Hosted by Renal Nutrition Specialist Group
The theme for this years study day will focus on 'Understanding the patient experience and the role of the dietitian in improving care'
The committee are inviting posters to be displayed during the study day, if you wish to display a poster please add the information at the time of booking, if you wish to display more than 1 poster please contact us on [email protected] following your booking.
The RNG Annual General Meeting (RNG members only) will commence at 09.15 for members only and the study day will proceed at 10.00am.
Speakers
- Minding the Gap with Dr Constantina (Tina) Chrysochou, Consultant Nephrologist, Salford Royal Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester
The talk will cover why a biopsychosocial model of care is the cornerstone to success in managing young adults. A patient-designed local model of care is provided along with how this feeds into the renal service transformation programme.
About Tina - She is a past President of the Royal Society of Medicine's Nephrology Section Council. Clinical and research interests are in glomerulonephritis, Atheromatous Renovascular Disease and Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). She is the UK lead for the RADAR specialist interest group on FMD and lead for the UK FMD study. Dr Chrysochou set up the Health Services Journal award-winning renal Young Adults Clinic at Salford Royal Hospital, and lead on Transition for the Renal Services Transformation Programme. Dr Chrysochou is the Northern Care Alliance Lead for Freedom to Speak up Team who were finalists in the 2020 Health Services Journal FTSU Organisation of the year.
- Navigating the Renal Diet: A Young Adult’s Perspective on Culture, Connection, and Practical Choices, with Lai Man, Kidney Patient Advocate, MyKidneyandLai.com
Exploring the unique challenges young adults face in adapting to a renal diet, Lai shares her personal journey through kidney disease and dietary restrictions. She offers insights into the cultural significance of food, the social isolation that can come from strict dietary needs, and the need for more inclusive, culturally diverse, and practical dietary guidance for young adults. Her goal is to inspire a path where young adults can reconnect with food and community, embracing life fully and independently—even while living with chronic kidney disease.
About Lai - Lai is a dedicated advocate in the young adult kidney community, drawing from her journey through chronic kidney disease, IgA Nephropathy diagnosis at university, kidney failure at 23, and a recent kidney transplant. She balances a career at EY with her passion for supporting young adults with kidney disease through initiatives like the first young adult dialysis clinic at St. Helier Hospital. On her website, she shares insights on her lived experienced working full time whilst on home peritoneal dialysis, inspiring others to stay connected and live their best life on dialysis.
- Who is at risk of poorer psychological outcomes in renal? Can we intervene earlier? with Dr Emma Coyne, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
In this talk, I'll explore who is at heightened risk of poorer psychological outcomes in the renal population, particularly focusing on factors that may impact emotional well-being and adherence. Drawing on insights from research, I'll discuss how identifying these at-risk groups can guide a more tailored, supportive approach. We'll consider whether adjusting our interventions early can improve both mental health and overall treatment outcomes, with a focus on what this means specifically for dietitians working in renal care.
About Emma - Emma is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She leads the Renal Psychology Service in Nottingham. She has worked in renal since 2009, having previously worked in adult mental health services, paediatric diabetes and adult pain management. Emma is the Chair of the Renal Psychology Network. She regularly lectures on local Clinical Psychology Doctorate courses and contributes to nurse and medical education courses locally and nationally. She is part of the National Psychosocial Working Group and has contributed to ‘Caring for people with kidney disease: Psychosocial health – a manifesto for action’ and the Renal Services Transformation Programme: Living Well with Kidney Disease work stream. In additional to her clinical work, Emma has carried out research in a renal setting in a number of areas including publishing work about young adult renal care, renal staff wellbeing, and being a parent on dialysis. She is currently involved in a project to develop accessible psychological interventions tailored for renal patients. She has also published several book chapters on Psychosocial Issues in Kidney Disease, Neurodiversity and has co-authored a chapter on ‘Psychological First Aid’ for health care staff.
- Psychosocial Distress and the MDT role in supporting kidney patients, with Amanda Bevin, Lead Specialist Renal Counsellor, East Kent Hospital University NHD Foundation Trust.
The talk will introduce the topic of Psychosocial issues for our kidney patients, and the role our MDT staff play in supporting identification of these issues. Introduction of our e-learning Psychosocial course.
More about Amanda - she is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, qualified EMDR therapist & Supervisor. Amanda has worked for the Kent Kidney Care Unit in Canterbury, Kent as the lead Specialist Renal Counsellor since 2007, she came to the UK in 1991 from New Zealand to travel. But ended up working in the NHS as a Registered Mental and General Nurse. Amanda has worked in renal since 1992, and latterly in the NHS as a Counsellor since 1999, she is a member of RPT (Renal Psychological Therapists); and the National Psychosocial Working Group and am currently leading a working group developing an e-learning psychosocial level one training for patient facing MDT in renal.
- Patient experience of the prescribing dietitian, with Nicki Ruddock, Dietetic ACP, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
This talk will share findings from a qualitative study exploring patient experiences of dietitian prescribing
About Nicki - Renal dietitian since 1994. Supplementary prescriber qualified in 2018. Recently completed research on the person-centredness of dietitian prescribing for those with CKD. Ibex award winner 2024.
- From Plate to Patient, Salt and Sugar: A Patient’s 20-Year Experience with Renal Nutrition, with Kudz Munongi, Leader with Lived Experience, Kidney Research UK Ambassador, Patient Representative and Organ Donation Champion, Senior Lecturer in Finance & Accounting at the University of Sunderland and Patient of Renal Medicine team at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Sponsor Speaker session with Stanningley Pharma
About Kudz - Kudz is a passionate advocate for improving kidney patient care, drawing from his personal journey of managing renal disease through diet, nutrition, and lifestyle changes over 20 years. His experiences have shaped his belief in the crucial role that proper nutrition and diet play in the well-being and quality of life for kidney patients. Kudz emphasizes the importance of patient education in navigating the complexities of a renal diet, which can significantly impact both physical health and mental resilience. As a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Kudz has successfully balanced his career and education with the challenges of his health, earning his first degree back in 2008 while managing his condition through careful dietary management. He is committed to inspiring hope and resilience in others, advocating for better nutritional guidance and support for kidney patients. Through his speaking engagements, Kudz aims to raise awareness about the transformative power of a well-managed renal diet and the ongoing challenges faced by kidney patients, encouraging a collective effort to enhance patient-centred care through improved dietary practices.
- Are our patients' being over restricted for dietary potassium?, with Deepa Kariyawasam, Specialist Renal Dietitian/Multi-professional Clinical Lead of the London Kidney Network.
Cost
- Renal Nutrition Specialist Group Members £45.00
- BDA Student Members £45.00
- BDA Members £70.00
- Non Members £90.00
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