NHS Wales News - Health Minister opens new kidney dialysis unit in Cardiff
A new kidney dialysis unit, which will increase capacity and improve care for patients, will be officially opened by Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Thursday, 20 November] in Cardiff.
Roy J. Thomas, Chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and Donate Wales campaign, said: "We are fully committed along with the Welsh Assembly Government, to world class renal facilities such as the new dialysis unit in Cardiff across the whole of Wales. Transplant and dialysis treatments in Wales are improving under this government and we are working in partnership to ensure this continues and that more kidney patients and their families in Wales benefit."
Saturday 22 November 2008
Monday 17 November 2008
BBC NEWS | Health | Presumed consent 'not ruled out'
BBC NEWS | Health | Presumed consent 'not ruled out'
Gordon Brown is not ruling out a change in the law on organ donation even though a panel of experts has rejected the idea of "presumed consent".
Gordon Brown is not ruling out a change in the law on organ donation even though a panel of experts has rejected the idea of "presumed consent".
Donor 'opt-out' proposal still available in Wales
Health ministers in Wales and Scotland have suggested they are sympathetic to arguments in favour of presumed consent.
Dr Tony Calland, chairman of the BMA's Medical Ethics Committee said: "Evidence from other countries has shown that a system of presumed consent can improve the shortage of donor organs and can save lives.
"The BMA supports a 'soft' system of presumed consent, where individuals who do not want to donate their organs have a formal mechanism for registering that objection and where families are consulted to identify any unregistered objection."
Kidney Wales Foundation agrees with the BMA.
Roy J Thomas said "This is an ethical issue and with safeguards Wales can move forward and save lives.More than 1,000 die each year in the UK. A system of consent based on the families wishes is supported in Wales but more of us need to discuss this important issue."
Dr Tony Calland, chairman of the BMA's Medical Ethics Committee said: "Evidence from other countries has shown that a system of presumed consent can improve the shortage of donor organs and can save lives.
"The BMA supports a 'soft' system of presumed consent, where individuals who do not want to donate their organs have a formal mechanism for registering that objection and where families are consulted to identify any unregistered objection."
Kidney Wales Foundation agrees with the BMA.
Roy J Thomas said "This is an ethical issue and with safeguards Wales can move forward and save lives.More than 1,000 die each year in the UK. A system of consent based on the families wishes is supported in Wales but more of us need to discuss this important issue."
BBC NEWS | Health | English Donor 'opt-out' proposal rejected
BBC NEWS | Health | Donor 'opt-out' proposal rejected
The UK Organ Donation Taskforce - a government advisory committee - said there was little evidence the move would increase availability of organs.
The prime minister and the chief medical officer are among supporters of a "presumed consent" system.
The UK Organ Donation Taskforce - a government advisory committee - said there was little evidence the move would increase availability of organs.
The prime minister and the chief medical officer are among supporters of a "presumed consent" system.
Sunday 16 November 2008
Survivor Allison wins Cosmo award - WalesOnline
Survivor Allison wins Cosmo award - WalesOnline
A CYSTIC fibrosis sufferer from South Wales who had four organ transplants has won Cosmopolitan’s award for the Ultimate Survivor.
Allison John, of Roath, Cardiff, collected the prize at The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2008.
Allison is the first person in the UK to survive four organ transplants.
She is now training to be a doctor and devotes her spare time to charity. In addition to raising £100,000 to build a local transplant unit, Allison is working with the Kidney Wales Foundation to raise awareness for the organ donor register
A CYSTIC fibrosis sufferer from South Wales who had four organ transplants has won Cosmopolitan’s award for the Ultimate Survivor.
Allison John, of Roath, Cardiff, collected the prize at The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2008.
Allison is the first person in the UK to survive four organ transplants.
She is now training to be a doctor and devotes her spare time to charity. In addition to raising £100,000 to build a local transplant unit, Allison is working with the Kidney Wales Foundation to raise awareness for the organ donor register
Saturday 15 November 2008
WALES may go it alone BIG ETHICAL DEBATE - WalesOnline
Wales organ transplants row - WalesOnline
Roy J Thomas, chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and the Donate Wales campaign, said: “It is not a surprise to see that the donor task force in England has rejected the introduction of presumed consent there. We have been aware that the task force has been against a law change for some time.
“Our understanding is that the English task force has advised English politicians about image. The task force has taken into account the image of Whitehall health ministers and not the evidence before it. This is a big moral debate. If government is truly looking at a selfless society, now is the chance. Patients waiting are dying.”
Organ donation is a non-devolved issue and although no decision has been made about presumed consent in Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart has not ruled out seeking a legislative competence order on the issue.
A series of debates are being held around Wales to gauge public opinion towards such a system.
Roy J Thomas, chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and the Donate Wales campaign, said: “It is not a surprise to see that the donor task force in England has rejected the introduction of presumed consent there. We have been aware that the task force has been against a law change for some time.
“Our understanding is that the English task force has advised English politicians about image. The task force has taken into account the image of Whitehall health ministers and not the evidence before it. This is a big moral debate. If government is truly looking at a selfless society, now is the chance. Patients waiting are dying.”
Organ donation is a non-devolved issue and although no decision has been made about presumed consent in Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart has not ruled out seeking a legislative competence order on the issue.
A series of debates are being held around Wales to gauge public opinion towards such a system.
Brave Danni met up with kind-hearted music hero - WalesOnline
Brave Danni met up with kind-hearted music hero - WalesOnline
DANNI Tilley rubbed shoulders with new rock royalty as she met Lostprohets lead singer Ian Watkins.
The 14-year-old shared a cuddle and a chat at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff, as the rock star was named the Wales Kidney Foundation’s ambassador for young people.
Fan Danni, from Waenheulog, Nantyglo, is hoping that her dad David will be able to give her his kidney in the new year.
The teenager suffered kidney failure in 2007 and has been undergoing 10-hour nightly dialysis sessions since. She was put on the transplant waiting list in September.
DANNI Tilley rubbed shoulders with new rock royalty as she met Lostprohets lead singer Ian Watkins.
The 14-year-old shared a cuddle and a chat at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff, as the rock star was named the Wales Kidney Foundation’s ambassador for young people.
Fan Danni, from Waenheulog, Nantyglo, is hoping that her dad David will be able to give her his kidney in the new year.
The teenager suffered kidney failure in 2007 and has been undergoing 10-hour nightly dialysis sessions since. She was put on the transplant waiting list in September.
Lostprophets New Year's Eve gig tickets go on sale - WalesOnline
Lostprophets New Year's Eve gig tickets go on sale - WalesOnline
TICKETS for a New Year’s Eve fundraising gig organised by Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins will go on sale tomorrow.
The concert, in aid of the Kidney Wales Foundation, will feature a host of Welsh bands, including The Blackout, Kids in Glass Houses, and Attack! Attack!.
Watkins, who has become the charity’s ambassador for young people, asked the bands to perform and will use the gig at Cardiff University’s students’ union’s great hall, to raise awareness of organ donation.
TICKETS for a New Year’s Eve fundraising gig organised by Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins will go on sale tomorrow.
The concert, in aid of the Kidney Wales Foundation, will feature a host of Welsh bands, including The Blackout, Kids in Glass Houses, and Attack! Attack!.
Watkins, who has become the charity’s ambassador for young people, asked the bands to perform and will use the gig at Cardiff University’s students’ union’s great hall, to raise awareness of organ donation.
Monday 3 November 2008
Transplant boy inspires Cardiff school reunion - WalesOnline
Transplant boy inspires Cardiff school reunion - WalesOnline
Nov 3 2008 by Katie Norman, South Wales Echo
Transplant boy inspires Cardiff school reunion
A BRAVE eight-year-old boy has inspired his mum and her friends to reunite their old school pals for charity.
Sharon Breeze, 40, from Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, is organising a reunion for people who attended Cardiff’s Lady Mary High School between 1976 and 1985, to raise money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Nov 3 2008 by Katie Norman, South Wales Echo
Transplant boy inspires Cardiff school reunion
A BRAVE eight-year-old boy has inspired his mum and her friends to reunite their old school pals for charity.
Sharon Breeze, 40, from Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, is organising a reunion for people who attended Cardiff’s Lady Mary High School between 1976 and 1985, to raise money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Sunday 2 November 2008
Dan runs in aid of Kidney Wales (From Western Telegraph)
Dan runs in aid of Kidney Wales (From Western Telegraph)
Dan runs in aid of Kidney Wales
10:00am Saturday 1st November 2008
Dan Cherry successfully completed the Cardiff half marathon recently.
This is the first leg in his build-up towards running the London marathon next spring and raising further vital funds for Kidney Wales who have been Glamorgan’s official charity for 2008.
There is a very special and personal reason why the 28-year-old, who is now a vital member of Glamorgan Cricket’s operations department, supports the charity.
Dan runs in aid of Kidney Wales
10:00am Saturday 1st November 2008
Dan Cherry successfully completed the Cardiff half marathon recently.
This is the first leg in his build-up towards running the London marathon next spring and raising further vital funds for Kidney Wales who have been Glamorgan’s official charity for 2008.
There is a very special and personal reason why the 28-year-old, who is now a vital member of Glamorgan Cricket’s operations department, supports the charity.
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