What We Do
ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
Children from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children who are on dialysis or have been transplanted, along with their families are treated to the Christmas Pantomime at the Waterfront, Belfast. Around 130 people attend and the children say it’s the highlight of their year.
REPRESENTING KIDNEY PATIENTS
Representing kidney patients
NIKPA Committee members have spoken and lobbied on behalf of NIKPA in the chambers of both Stormont and Westminster Buildings in support of Organ Donation Opt-Out legislation.
ANNUAL NIKPAs BIG DAY OUT
ANNUAL NIKPAs BIG DAY OUT
Over 200 renal patients and families from the dialysis units of NI are treated to a day out in Portrush. NIKPA funds all transport and a 5 course Carvery meal at the Royal Court Hotel.
HELPING HAND FUND
Helping Hand Fund
The aim of NIKPA’s “HELPING HAND” fund is to support patients, families and carers affected by kidney disease.
Applications for the Helping Hand fund must be submitted by the multi-disciplinary teams of each Renal Unit.
CHRISTMAS DONATIONS TO DIALYSIS UNITS
CHRISTMAS DONATIONS TO DIALYSIS UNITS
NIKPA presents cheques to all dialysis units in NI, these are used to organise Christmas parties for the dialysis patients and provide funds for M&S vouchers for a ballot for APD and Home haemo patients
Supporting Renal Arts Group
The Renal Arts Group is a collaboration between patients, carers, clinicians, academics and artists to develop a programme of research with the ultimate aim of improving the physical and psychological quality of life of those living with kidney disease.
The “A Second Dance” video was released by Public Health Agency in 2020 to promote organ donation. The video features local transplant recipients, and captures the essence of organ donation and the transformational impact it has on the lives of those who receive. Our very own Jean features!
‘The Starman, The Superhero and The Wizards’ is a script written by transplant patient and NIKPA co-chair William Johnston based on his own experience of dialysis, transplant and organ donation. The project aims to raise awareness and educate audiences of the realities of living with chronic disease and the importance of organ donation.
