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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · 18d

At @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries today. A great programme - finishing with the early careers researchers. Great to see a fantastic approach to MDT research & funding streams for all healthcare practitioners being showcased.

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Kidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · Sep 8

It’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ and we've partnered with
Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health.

Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease?

Watch the video to learn more:
bit.ly/3wDyhhZ

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Kidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · Sep 9

The allied health professional and psychologist-led master of research awards are now open!

The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods.

Closes: 15 Oct 2025

Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE

Allied health professional and psychologists-led research grants - Kidney Research UK

A new research grants round drive to develop and enhance allied health professional and psychologists led research.

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jul 8

Visiting a whole other country to present my research. Today is Wales.

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jul 5

Some really interesting work about AKI in trauma & orthopaedics that I have played a very very small part of.

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Risk factors for and outcomes of acute kidney injury in ward-based hospital trauma admissions: A retrospective cohort analysis

Background Guidelines on risk assessment for acute kidney injury (AKI) are generalised and may not adequately consider atypical presentations such as trauma. Older people are largely absent in past st...

journals.plos.org

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jul 1

Within the UK it isn’t mandatory to teach CPR in schools - but we know that teaching secondary school aged children helps saves lives & that teenagers can deliver effective CPR that saves other children & adults. Here is a petition about making mandatory

action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools

Ensure every student leaves school with CPR training

Governments and local authorities across the UK have committed to teaching CPR training in secondary schools. But right now too many students are missing out on this lifesaving education. Every year, ...

action.resus.org.uk

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jun 12

What a fantastic #UKKW25 in Bournemouth. The programme was fantastic- with excellent speakers & a real sense of motivation for dealing with the challenges ahead. Tired but buzzing with all the things to take back to practice.

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jun 10

What a fantastic opening plenary for #UKKW25 looking back at the changes in kidney care in the UKKA 75 year history & the challenges looking to the future @ukkidney.org

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · Jun 2

🚨New Leadership Opportunity: Integrated CKD Lead🚨

Lead change and shape how #ChronicKidneyDisease is recognised!

We are calling for EOIs for this national role focused on transforming CKD care.🩺

📄More info & role description: ow.ly/6fAu50W0UzZ

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Apr 23

KRUK - Nursing Research Awards - the next round of grant applications will open to EOI on 30 May 2025 and close to applications on 27 June 2025. Lots more information available via this link www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...

Nursing research awards - Kidney Research UK

We welcome proposals from nurses who aim to improve experiences and outcomes for patients living with or at risk of, kidney disease.

www.kidneyresearchuk.org

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Mar 4

Delighted that the ANNUK Communities of Practice are on the agenda for this fantastic renal nurse study event. There are still tickets & a few bursaries available. Book now to avoid disappointment ann-uk.org/annual-confe...

Annual Conference 2025, Friday 4 April 2025 - Registration is now open - Association of Nephrology Nurses

The Inclusive Kidney Community WHEN: Friday 4 April 2025 WHERE: Conference Aston, Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET COST: just £105 for ANN UK members, and £150 for non-members PARKIN...

ann-uk.org

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Jan 16

UHS are hosting a World Kidney day event on Thursday 13th March free to attend.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detect-ear...

Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health- A World Kidney Day Event

Join us on World Kidney Day to learn how to detect kidney issues early and protect kidney health!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 24

Wishing you all a peaceful festive period & hope that 2025 will bring you happiness & success. To everyone who’s working over this period. Thank you. I hope your shifts are full of people who try & feed you & that’s it’s the word we all hope for - but never dare to say

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 20

One of the many good things about working in Southampton is working with a team who are so enthusiastic about transitioning into adult care & getting it right. This day is sure to be inspiring & motivating!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...

Ready Steady Go Hello Study Day: Moving on up Together

An interactive and stimulating study day for all members of the paediatric MDT

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 16

For all those working with surgical patients in the U.K.- can you let them know about this study & their chance to provide some feedback on their experience

www.facebook.com/share/p/1JVE...

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 13

Great question. We were considering low intake dehydration for that specific recommendation- which is definitely a problem in causing AKI & early intervention has a big impact.

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 13

🚨Just published🚨

The National AKI Summit Report is out, addressing persistent challenges in AKI care with system wide recommendations.

Read the full report now:
bit.ly/4g8nFcj

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · Nov 22

Less than 4 weeks left to submit an abstract for the UK’s largest kidney conference! ⚠️

We’re especially looking for topics around sustainable kidney care, staff education, paediatrics + transition & young adults.

For more info ➡️ ukkw.org/abstracts
Submit an abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4eLb0dQ

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Dec 3

I've written about what dying typically looks like - not as a 'pro' or 'anti' AD piece, but in the spirit of confronting a taboo.

We've lost the easy familiarity with the patterns of dying that existed when death typically occurred in people’s own homes.

Let's talk about it 🙏

@newstatesman.com

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lucyainsworth.bsky.social @lucyainsworth.bsky.social · Dec 2

Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery is inviting nurses and midwives to join her next Monday, 9th December 09.30-10.30 for a virtual coffee and a chat.
Email [email protected] for details.

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Dec 3

It’s great to have a role within an organisation as you get to see the inner workings. So much work involved in planning & delivering UKKW 2025 & ANNUK 2025 conferences. As well as such much excellent work to be shared. Save the dates ANNUK 4th April- Birmingham. UKKW 10-12 June Bournemouth!

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thanks!! That’s a definite thought & easily implemented

Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Nov 20

Metaphorically build how research & the public trust for 2029 @nihr.bsky.social @legoplay
What a great way of thinking of thé things that are important & consider impact

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Nov 19

Blue sky nephrology community/ medical community- does anyone know of a point of care device for serum osmolality actual or one that uses an algorithm to calculate a result?

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Becky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · Nov 19

Glad I choose to get the train up to Leeds today for the @nihr.bsky.social conference. Lovely snowy views from my nice warm seat.