A selection of interviews
Donal O'Donoghue has been a Consultant Renal Physician at Salford NHS Foundation Trust since 1992. In 2007 he was appointed the first National Director for Kidney Care in England and has led the development of the Renal NSF (National Service Framework) since 2003 as Chair of the External Reference Group.
Between 1999 and 2002 Donal was the inaugural president of the multi-professional British Renal Society and is a former Treasurer and President Elect of the Renal Association.
After gaining degrees in Physiology and Medicine from Manchester University, Donal trained in Renal and Internal Medicine in Leicester, Nottingham, Manchester and Edinburgh and undertook his research training in Paris. Donal pioneered the identification of early kidney disease which affects 10% of the population and has published over 85 peer review papers, chapters and articles covering nephrology, dialysis and transplantation.
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Dialysis Patient completes the Great South Run to raise money for his local dialysis unit.
Kiran Gray, a dialysis patient from The Queen Alexander hospital in Portsmouth, was one of approximately 23,000 people to take part in the Great South Run in October. Having finished the full 16 KM run Kiran raised £600 for his local dialysis unit. He can be seen here presenting the cheque to Sheila Humphrey and Nicky Pacey.
Photo: Left to Right Kiran Gray, Sheila Humphrey - Lead Nurse at QA Renal Unit and Sister Nicky Pacey.
David Topham of Renal Radio attended the National Kidney Federation (NKF) Roadshow on Saturday, 9th October 2010 to meet and interview some of the organisers, delegates and presenters on this very special day. Highlights of the weekend’s Roadshow included seminars on transplantation, dialysis - home therapies, holidays, a poster competition and live cooking demonstration.
Renal Radio Interviews
Marion Higgins and Tim Statham discuss the role the NKF plays in supporting the 70 or more KPAs (Kidney Patients Associations) here in Great Britain as well as Kirit Modi who describes his journey as a kidney and transplant patient and his involvement with the campaign policies of the NKF. Celebrity chef Lawrence Keogh along with renal dietician - Diane Green (prior to the live cooking demonstration) talk to Renal Radio. Lawrence describes his own personal experiences and the importance of nutrition which can be enjoyed without compromise as demonstrated in his new recipe book which can be downloaded from www.kidneywellbeing.com
Transplant patient - Don Taylor from Hammersmith KPA – International 10 000m athlete who in 1963 was 4th in the world, kindly gives his views and personal experiences.
Mr and Mrs Maskell – Glynn from the North West Region KPA talk about their quarterly newsletter and we meet the NKF’s very own dynamic football team NKF United captained by Rigel Statham.
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that everyone has a story to tell or a message to share - whether as a kidney or transplant patient, healthcare professional, fundraiser, family member or friend. So if you would like to see how you can help to make a difference, hone your football skills by joining the NKF football club, find out about a new delicious renal friendly meal for all the family or simply listen to our contributors sharing experiences then please listen to Renal Radio’s NKF interviews.
Renal Radio would like to thank the NKF for allowing us to attend their Roadshow and interview the staff, delegates and presenters and our special thanks go out to Marion Higgins, NKF Chairman; Tim Statham – NKF Chief Executive; Kirit Modi – NKF Vice-Chairman; Don Taylor – Hammersmith KPA; Lawrence Keogh – Celebrity chef; Diane Green – Renal Dietician; Mr & Mrs Maskell - Glynn – Newsletter Editor, North West Region KPA; Rigel Statham Captain and all the members of The NKF Football Team and to all the delegates and organisers who made these interviews possible. Until next time........ Renal Radio
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In the first of a series of interviews broadcasted by Renal Radio, David takes a trip over to St Mary’s Dialysis Unit on the Isle of Wight. Kindly invited by Siobhan Gladding, Modern Matron of Wessex Renal & Transplant Services, (Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth).
At the beginning of this light-hearted and informative interview, on a warm day in July David sets off from Portsmouth for the approximate 45 minute ferry ride across to Ryde – the gateway to the Island where he meets with the staff and patients at the dialysis unit.
For many, taking a holiday whilst on dialysis can seem rather daunting, however as we soon discover from Steve and John, two regular visitors to the Island, dialysis can be fitted around a very happy and enjoyable family holiday. 
There is plenty to do for holidaymakers on the Island from sporting activities such as golf, sailing, orienteering to history & culture or you may prefer to explore the Island on foot or horseback. There is something for everyone from spending a day in the countryside or on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Arriving at the dialysis unit David is met by Siobhan, who had already started her day with a 6am ferry trip to Ryde. Nicky, the Sister on duty shows David around the unit. After meeting Anna, the dialysis assistant David is introduced to Steve and John who share some of their experiences and opinions as well as their favourite places to visit whilst staying on the Island.
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If you would like to book holiday dialysis in any of Portsmouth NHS Trusts holiday units please speak to your holiday co-ordinator, Renal nurse or contact Siobhan Gladding on 02392 286000 ext. 1075.
Isle of Wight – 01983 821314
Bognor Regis – 01243 862175
Renal Radio would like to thank Siobhan, all the staff at St Mary’s Dialysis Unit and most of all Steve and John for allowing Renal Radio to visit and interview them whilst dialysing and holidaying on the Isle of Wight.
Holiday information for the Isle of Wight can be found on www.visitwight.co.uk , www.islandbreaks.co.uk or by contacting the Official Site of the Isle of Wight tourism on +44 (0) 1983 813 813.
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