The Kidney Beam Blog
Yvonne’s Story: Getting Strong and Active with Kidney Beam Health Coaching
“Linda kept me motivated to start the online programme and gave me the push I needed to help myself”
Paul’s Story: Improving Health & Wellbeing With Kidney Beam
With the help of Kidney Beam, Paul found himself becoming more active in everyday life.
How Kidney Beam Has Helped Gracie Regain Her Strength
“When I started the programme, I was in a wheelchair,” Gracie says. “Now, I’m walking with a rollator and getting stronger.”
Member Spotlight: Elizabeth H
At 61, Elizabeth is living with Stage 4 CKD, she stays active Kidney Beam and our health coach support.
Member Spotlight: Annie G
Since joining Kidney Beam, Annie has been under the care of one of our health coaches to help her get active.
Member Spotlight: Xochitl
Kidney Beam classes have helped Xochitl to feel stronger and better about her overall fitness
How Kidney Beam Is Helping Evelyn Stay Active and Independent
At 78 years old, Evelyn is proof that it’s never too late to take charge of your health.
Jo's Journey with Kidney Beam & Health Coaching
Meet Jo, awaiting a kidney transplant and using Kidney Beam, and our health coach programme, to prepare for her transplant.
Beamer Spotlight: N. James
In our latest Beamer Spotlight, we hear from ‘N.James’, a CKD patient who’s using the Kidney Beam Transplant Programme to get moving again following her kidney transplant.
Member Spotlight: Chris S.
Kidney transplants work upside down! Read on to hear more on Chris's kidney journey.
Wales Transplant Sports Team Aims to Provide More Opportunities for Transplant Patients
For Organ Donation Week, we chatted to some Transplant Sports Teams across the UK
Member Spotlight: Susan.D
Read all about new Beamer, Susan, her two new kidneys, and how she's adapted to getting active in lockdown.
Instructor Spotlight: Christy Walklin
Get to know Christy, the newest member of King's Renal Rehab Team, and catch him both Live and On Demand
Member Spotlight: Kathryn C
Kidney Beamer Kathryn shares her story about having Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP), and getting a kidney from her dad.
Member Spotlight: Lucy H
Meet Lucy, a kidney patient for 19 years. She suffered an AKI (acute kidney injury) following a c-section when her daughter Isabel was born.
Instructor Spotlight: Harriett
I’m Harriett, I’m an actress, yogi and body work enthusiast. I have a long standing fascination with people and the human experience.
Member Spotlight: Gill.M
One of our ‘top movers’, Gill shares her story of keeping active, and how Kidney Beam helps her not only move more, but keep in touch with the community too.
Member Spotlight: Fez
A relatively new member of Kidney Beam, Fez has jumped straight into trying as many classes as he can. An inspiring story, with childhood Peritoneal Dialysis, and multiple organ transplants, Fez remains focused on the things he loves.
Member Spotlight: Gill B
If you’re new to Beam, and need a bit of inspiration, check out Gill’s story of living with Polycystic Kidney Disease, and how Beam is helping her.
Member Spotlight: Angela W.
Meet Angela, a former renal nurse, and new user on Kidney Beam. With the knowledge of her kidney disease for a few years now, Angela has signed up to get her activity back on track.