Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Kidney Health Podcast

Kidney Care Uk’s Policy Director, Fiona Loud joins Dee Moore to share an update about the Cost of living crisis, Home dialysis reimbursement and the impact on the lives of Home Dialysis Patients.
 
They discuss:
🏠Why home dialysis reimbursement is needed.
🏠 Is home dialysis reimbursement mandatory?
🏠 Is the dialysis reimbursement for both Home Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Patients?
🏠 Policies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
And More!
 
-
 
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 Follow Fiona Loud
 
Twitter: @fionacloud
Email: policy@kidneycareuk.org
 
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode contact:
 
 
Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Chef & Jazz Singer, Dione Bullard joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story. 
Dione shares about:
🎷Being diagnosed End Stage Renal Disease
🎷Life on dialysis: the benefits & the challenges he faced
🎷Receiving a kidney transplant
🎷Advice
and more!
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 Follow Dione Bullard
 
Website: www.dionebullard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHEFDIONB
Instagram: @dione_bullard
Twitter: @DIONBULLARD
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DIONEBULLARD
 
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode contact:
 
 Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

In this final part of the series about Haemodialysis needling,
former Haemodialysis Nurse: Katie Fielding, returns to Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast to answer the questions sent in by the podcast listeners.
The questions include:
🟪 Is it important to needle in different places?
🟪 What happens and why do veins “blow”?
🟪 Some say a chest line is in the heart, others say next to the heart, which is it?
and more!
 
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 
Current Guidelines on the VASBI Website
 
VASBI Position Statement on delivery of dialysis access services in the COVID 19 Climate
 
https://www.vasbi.org.uk/media/resources/files/VASBI_Position_Statement_on_delivery_of_dialysis_access_services_PgmUuAz.pdf
 
Clinical Practice Guideline Vascular Access For Haemodialysis
 
https://www.vasbi.org.uk/static/uploads/resources/vascular-access_current_guidlines.pdf
 
 
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode contact:
 
 Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Needling for Beginners Part 2. Dan Waters, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story. 
Dan shares about:
Being diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
The dialysis process
Needling
Receiving a kidney transplant
and more!
 
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 
For Further Information Contact:
 
 Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Consultant in Diabetes & Weight loss: Dr Sam joins Dee Moore to discuss the latest medical strategies for weight loss.
 
They discuss:
 
🟢 Statistics of obesity
🟢 Causes of weight gain & obesity for people living with Kidney disease.
🟢 Overcoming the barriers to weight loss
🟢 The latest medical strategies for weight loss.
And more!
 
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 Follow Dr Sam
 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/running_man15
 
For Further Information Contact:
 
 Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Obesity Uk
 
https://www.obesityuk.org.uk/
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Content Warning. This episode starts with a discussion about miscarriage, if this is a subject that you think may be difficult for you to listen to, please skip forward to 7 minutes and 7 seconds into this episode.
 
Executive Search Consultant, Laura McKay, joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational Kidney Warrior story.
Laura shares about:
 
🟣Having a sudden diagnosis of Kidney Failure
🟣The signs & symptoms she experienced
🟣The impact of Kidney Disease on her family
🟣"Paying it forward" with fundraising for Kidney Care UK         
and more!
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode contact:
 
 
Miscarriage Association
Website: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Helpline: 01924 200 799
Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
 
Kidney Care UK
 
•           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
•           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
•           Tel: 01420 541 424
•           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
•           Instagram: @kidneycareuk
•           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
 
 To Donate to Laura’s just giving page
 
Laura McKay is fundraising for Kidney Care UK (justgiving.com)
 
The Charity Football match will take place on Sunday 18th August 2023
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Kidney disease is often called a silent condition because many people experience no symptoms in the early stages and may not realise there is a problem until kidney function has already been significantly affected.
 
In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore speaks with advanced kidney practitioner Pat "Aunty Pat" Simoyi BEM about 10 possible signs that could indicate kidney problems and why recognising these warning signs is so important.
 
Millions of people worldwide are living with kidney disease, and many do not realise they have it.
 
Understanding potential warning signs can help people recognise when something may be wrong and encourage them to seek medical advice and testing.
 
In this episode we discuss:
 
• 10 possible signs that may indicate kidney problems
• Symptoms people may notice as kidney disease progresses
• Why kidney disease is often called a “silent illness”
• When to speak to a doctor
• Why kidney function testing is so important
 
Important:
These signs can sometimes indicate kidney problems, but they may also be caused by other health conditions. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to speak with a a healthcare professional for proper medical advice and testing.
 
By increasing awareness of possible warning signs and encouraging testing, we can help protect kidney health.
 
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, hosted by Dee Moore, is dedicated to encouraging, educating and inspiring people living with kidney disease and related chronic illnesses.
 
The podcast is produced in partnership with Kidney Care UK
 
Listen on major podcast platforms including:
 
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music / Audible
Podbean
CastBox
Player FM
Podcast Addict
iHeartRadio
Samsung Free
Alexa-enabled devices
 
Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast to stay informed, inspired and connected with the kidney community.
 
Connect with the community
Share the episode with someone who may benefit
Help raise awareness of kidney health
 
Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:
 
📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 
🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 
🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 
📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social
 
💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List
Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more!
👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47
 
📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp
Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content!
👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r
 
Follow Aunty Pat Simoyi
 
Instagram: @simoyipat
 
10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease Article by Kidney Care Uk
 
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/10-signs-you-may-have-kidney-disease/
 
For further information about Kidney Disease & support contact:
 
Kidney Care UK
 
💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org
📧 info@kidneycareuk.org
📞Tel: 01420 541 424
📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk
🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social
📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
 
📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.
 
kidney disease
kidney disease symptoms
early signs of kidney disease
chronic kidney disease
CKD symptoms
kidney health awareness
kidney disease warning signs
kidney failure symptoms
kidney health podcast
kidney education
kidney disease prevention
kidney function test

Consultant Transplant and Vascular Surgeon, Dr Jeremy Crane, joins Dee Moore to share about Vein preservation.
They discuss:
🔴 The Save Your Vein campaign
🔴 Why it is important to have your blood tests taken via the back of your hand
🔴 What happens if it is not possible to have your blood tests taken via the back of your hand
and more!
 
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
 
Follow Dr Jeremy Crane
 
Twitter: @JeremyCraneMD
 
Website: https://www.saveyourvein.org/
 
If you were affected by any of the issues covered in this episode, contact Kidney Care UK
 
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Campaigner, Advocate & Dialysis Patient, Phoenix Halliwell, joins Dee Moore to share about the Cost of Living Crisis and it's impact on the lives of Dialysis Patients.
They discuss:
🟠 The priced out of existence campaign
🟠 The impact that the huge increase in gas, electricity & water costs have had on Dialysis Patients
🟠Renumeration by Hospitals
and more!
 
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
 
Kidney Care UK’s latest report summarises the campaign for home dialysis patients to receive appropriate reimbursement for their utility costs: https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news/lack-reimbursement-leaves-home-haemodialysis-patients-left-out-cold/
 
If you were affected by any of the issues covered in this episode, contact Kidney Care UK
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
Priced Out of Existence Article
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news/priced-out-of-existence-the-true-cost-of-living-for-people-with-kidney-disease/
 
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Renal Registrar & Clinical Research Fellow, Dr Javeria Peracha, joins Dee Moore to share about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Primary Care, What do I Need to Know?
They discuss:
🔵 What is Primary Care?
🔵 The findings of Dr Javeria's research in the detection and management of Kidney Disease in Primary Care
🔵 What is eGFR & the stages of CKD
🔵 What to do if your eGFR is falling and you haven't been referred to Specialist care
🔵 The Kidney failure risk equation
and more!
 
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
 
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
 
Follow Dr Javeria Peracha 
 
Twitter: 
@Javeria_Xx
 
If you were affected by any of the issues covered in this episode, contact Kidney Care UK
 
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.