The Voice of PKD
Supporting people affected by polycystic kidney disease, raising awareness and funding research
The Voice of PKD
Supporting people affected by polycystic kidney disease, raising awareness and funding research
What's happening in PKD research?
Research into polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is moving faster than ever. Scientists, doctors and o…
Could gene therapy help children with ARPKD in the future?
Summary
Gene therapy is a new way to treat diseases caused by changes in our genes. It works by gi…
Why does Polycystic Liver Disease affect people with PKD differently?
Many people with ADPKD also develop polycystic liver disease (PLD). This is where cysts grow in the…
Remembering Maurice Slapak CBE | 1930-2026
We are saddened to hear of the death of Dr Maurice Slapak CBE, the pioneering transplant surgeon, f…
PKD Partnership announces £812,000 in research and training awards
Last summer we told you about an exciting milestone, the launch of the PKD Partnership, our collabo…
Transforming community voices into national action
Progress, priorities and next steps.
For several months, the kidney community has been campaigning…
PKD Awareness Week: Together, We Can Build Understanding
Join us from 4–11 September as we raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
By sharing fa…
New horizons for PKD research
The recent New Horizons in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) event brought together PKD researchers a…
New Government framework highlights the vital link between heart and kidney health
This week, the Government published the Cardiovascular disease (CVD) modern service framework (MSF)…
The hidden impact of salt on kidney health and PKD
How often do we hear that too much salt is bad for PKD, but why is it such a concern?
For people l…
ANN UK Joins UK Kidney Association: A Stronger Future for Kidney Care
The UK kidney community is set to benefit from a major development: the Association of Nephrology N…
Rare but Not Alone: Understanding Rare and Inherited Kidney Diseases
What is a Rare Disease?
Every year, Rare Disease Day raises awareness of the 300 million people w…
Help us be the change
Since 2000, PKD Charity has been at the forefront of everything related to PKD. We’ve funded vital research, built a strong network of community support groups, and been the voice of the PKD community.
If you’d like to get involved, and help to raise funds for PKD Charity, there are so many ways to help:
Follow the links to discover how you can make a difference.