NKF Annual Patients' Event 2024 We cordially invite you to be a part of our 2024 Annual Patients’ Event. Join us as we come together to learn, and support each other in our journey surrounding kidney health.Since 1980, the National Kidney Federation has been hosting an annual event that has become a cornerstone for kidney patients and carers alike. We are now gearing up for an even bigger and better event in 2024 and are delighted to announce that we'll be hosting the event once again at the Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport. If you require help or would prefer to book your place over the phone, call 01909 544 999 (Our office is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:00 Friday 8:30 - 12:30) Download/view our booking form and pricing here Saturday 24-hour rate includes the day delegate rate of 3 x coffee/tea breaks and full buffet lunch, a 3-course evening dinner, after-dinner entertainment and bed and breakfast. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE on 01909 544999 FOR ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Please note that only those that have booked a vegetarian meal will receive one. View our weekend programme below: DATE TIME WHAT'S ON SPEAKER FRIDAY 19.00 – 23.00 Social evening with a hot buffet, and quiz Sponsored by: Diaverum SATURDAY 09.00 – 09.50 Registration and Exhibition 09.50 – 10.10 Welcome and Introduction David Coyle, Chair NKF 10.10 – 10.25 Renal social worker – the role, tips and strategies Alison Richards & Jayne Davis - Renal Social Workers 10.25 – 10.50 Donations/Ocular Donation Jackie Brander - NHSBT Head of Operations 10.50 – 11.00 Question Time 11.00 – 11.30 Coffee Break and Exhibition 11.30 – 11.55 How Peer Support Helps Home Therapies Patricia Gooden – NKF Peer Supporter 11.55 – 12.20 Me, My Kidneys & Eyes Sam Honeywell – Patient Speaker 12.20 – 12.30 Question Time 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break and Exhibition 13.30 – 13.55 Move More – Sit Less Dr Pelly Koufaki - Reader in Clinical Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation 13.55 – 14.20 Empowering patients together - Ready Steady Go Arvind Nagra - Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist 14.20 – 14.30 Question Time 14.30 – 14.55 Coffee Break and Exhibition 14.55 – 15.20 A Parents Journey with a Child who has Additional Needs Erica & Zak Stanley – Mother & Son Patient Speaker 15.20 – 15.45 Symptoms in Advanced Kidney Disease/ Dialysis & Transplant Medications Cathy Pogson & Amy Page – Renal Specialist Clinical Academic PharmacistSponsored by: Stanningley Pharma 15.45 - 15.55 Question Time 15.55 – 16.00 Close of Conference 18.45 for 19.30 Evening Dinner followed by a disco SATURDAY 16.10 – 17.00 Council Meeting KPA members meeting only If you require help or would prefer to book your place over the phone, call 01909 544 999 (Our office is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:00 Friday 8:30 - 12:30) Download/view our booking form and pricing here Manage Cookie Preferences