Becky Bonfield
@beckybonfield.bsky.social
AKI Advanced Clinical Practitioner & NIHR Doctoral Clinical & practitioner fellow-interest in post hospital care.
UK Kidney Association AKI SIG innovation & improvement work stream co-lead
Association of Nephrology Nurses Communities of Practice Lead
UK Kidney Association AKI SIG innovation & improvement work stream co-lead
Association of Nephrology Nurses Communities of Practice Lead
Had such a great day yesterday at our ANN UK CoP day that I forgot to take some during photos. Thanks to @drfinney77.bsky.social for the CAT 🐱 training in the morning. It sparked great discussion in the afternoon session.
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Had such a great day yesterday at our ANN UK CoP day that I forgot to take some during photos. Thanks to @drfinney77.bsky.social for the CAT 🐱 training in the morning. It sparked great discussion in the afternoon session.
Any healthcare workers in the UK who care for people post AKI. Fill in this quick survey about AKI recovery
“AKI recovery” is described in many ways – from stopping dialysis to creatinine within 10% of baseline.
How do you define it in practice?
👉 Share your view via this short survey: ow.ly/8rVo50X76Vp
🕐 <5 mins
📊 Results will inform UKKA AKI SIG’s work on #AKI recovery
How do you define it in practice?
👉 Share your view via this short survey: ow.ly/8rVo50X76Vp
🕐 <5 mins
📊 Results will inform UKKA AKI SIG’s work on #AKI recovery
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Any healthcare workers in the UK who care for people post AKI. Fill in this quick survey about AKI recovery
At @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries today. A great programme - finishing with the early careers researchers. Great to see a fantastic approach to MDT research & funding streams for all healthcare practitioners being showcased.
September 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
At @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries today. A great programme - finishing with the early careers researchers. Great to see a fantastic approach to MDT research & funding streams for all healthcare practitioners being showcased.
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
It’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ and we've partnered with
Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health.
Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease?
Watch the video to learn more:
bit.ly/3wDyhhZ
Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health.
Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease?
Watch the video to learn more:
bit.ly/3wDyhhZ
September 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ and we've partnered with
Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health.
Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease?
Watch the video to learn more:
bit.ly/3wDyhhZ
Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health.
Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease?
Watch the video to learn more:
bit.ly/3wDyhhZ
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
The allied health professional and psychologist-led master of research awards are now open!
The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods.
Closes: 15 Oct 2025
Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE
The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods.
Closes: 15 Oct 2025
Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE
Allied health professional and psychologists-led research grants - Kidney Research UK
A new research grants round drive to develop and enhance allied health professional and psychologists led research.
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The allied health professional and psychologist-led master of research awards are now open!
The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods.
Closes: 15 Oct 2025
Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE
The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods.
Closes: 15 Oct 2025
Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE
Visiting a whole other country to present my research. Today is Wales.
July 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Visiting a whole other country to present my research. Today is Wales.
Some really interesting work about AKI in trauma & orthopaedics that I have played a very very small part of.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Risk factors for and outcomes of acute kidney injury in ward-based hospital trauma admissions: A retrospective cohort analysis
Background Guidelines on risk assessment for acute kidney injury (AKI) are generalised and may not adequately consider atypical presentations such as trauma. Older people are largely absent in past st...
journals.plos.org
July 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Some really interesting work about AKI in trauma & orthopaedics that I have played a very very small part of.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Within the UK it isn’t mandatory to teach CPR in schools - but we know that teaching secondary school aged children helps saves lives & that teenagers can deliver effective CPR that saves other children & adults. Here is a petition about making mandatory
action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools
action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools
Ensure every student leaves school with CPR training
Governments and local authorities across the UK have committed to teaching CPR training in secondary schools. But right now too many students are missing out on this lifesaving education. Every year, ...
action.resus.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Within the UK it isn’t mandatory to teach CPR in schools - but we know that teaching secondary school aged children helps saves lives & that teenagers can deliver effective CPR that saves other children & adults. Here is a petition about making mandatory
action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools
action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools
What a fantastic #UKKW25 in Bournemouth. The programme was fantastic- with excellent speakers & a real sense of motivation for dealing with the challenges ahead. Tired but buzzing with all the things to take back to practice.
June 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What a fantastic #UKKW25 in Bournemouth. The programme was fantastic- with excellent speakers & a real sense of motivation for dealing with the challenges ahead. Tired but buzzing with all the things to take back to practice.
What a fantastic opening plenary for #UKKW25 looking back at the changes in kidney care in the UKKA 75 year history & the challenges looking to the future @ukkidney.org
June 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What a fantastic opening plenary for #UKKW25 looking back at the changes in kidney care in the UKKA 75 year history & the challenges looking to the future @ukkidney.org
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
🚨New Leadership Opportunity: Integrated CKD Lead🚨
Lead change and shape how #ChronicKidneyDisease is recognised!
We are calling for EOIs for this national role focused on transforming CKD care.🩺
📄More info & role description: ow.ly/6fAu50W0UzZ
Lead change and shape how #ChronicKidneyDisease is recognised!
We are calling for EOIs for this national role focused on transforming CKD care.🩺
📄More info & role description: ow.ly/6fAu50W0UzZ
June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨New Leadership Opportunity: Integrated CKD Lead🚨
Lead change and shape how #ChronicKidneyDisease is recognised!
We are calling for EOIs for this national role focused on transforming CKD care.🩺
📄More info & role description: ow.ly/6fAu50W0UzZ
Lead change and shape how #ChronicKidneyDisease is recognised!
We are calling for EOIs for this national role focused on transforming CKD care.🩺
📄More info & role description: ow.ly/6fAu50W0UzZ
KRUK - Nursing Research Awards - the next round of grant applications will open to EOI on 30 May 2025 and close to applications on 27 June 2025. Lots more information available via this link www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...
Nursing research awards - Kidney Research UK
We welcome proposals from nurses who aim to improve experiences and outcomes for patients living with or at risk of, kidney disease.
www.kidneyresearchuk.org
April 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
KRUK - Nursing Research Awards - the next round of grant applications will open to EOI on 30 May 2025 and close to applications on 27 June 2025. Lots more information available via this link www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...
Delighted that the ANNUK Communities of Practice are on the agenda for this fantastic renal nurse study event. There are still tickets & a few bursaries available. Book now to avoid disappointment ann-uk.org/annual-confe...
Annual Conference 2025, Friday 4 April 2025 - Registration is now open - Association of Nephrology Nurses
The Inclusive Kidney Community WHEN: Friday 4 April 2025 WHERE: Conference Aston, Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET COST: just £105 for ANN UK members, and £150 for non-members PARKIN...
ann-uk.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Delighted that the ANNUK Communities of Practice are on the agenda for this fantastic renal nurse study event. There are still tickets & a few bursaries available. Book now to avoid disappointment ann-uk.org/annual-confe...
UHS are hosting a World Kidney day event on Thursday 13th March free to attend.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detect-ear...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detect-ear...
Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health- A World Kidney Day Event
Join us on World Kidney Day to learn how to detect kidney issues early and protect kidney health!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
UHS are hosting a World Kidney day event on Thursday 13th March free to attend.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detect-ear...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detect-ear...
Wishing you all a peaceful festive period & hope that 2025 will bring you happiness & success. To everyone who’s working over this period. Thank you. I hope your shifts are full of people who try & feed you & that’s it’s the word we all hope for - but never dare to say
December 24, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Wishing you all a peaceful festive period & hope that 2025 will bring you happiness & success. To everyone who’s working over this period. Thank you. I hope your shifts are full of people who try & feed you & that’s it’s the word we all hope for - but never dare to say
One of the many good things about working in Southampton is working with a team who are so enthusiastic about transitioning into adult care & getting it right. This day is sure to be inspiring & motivating!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
Ready Steady Go Hello Study Day: Moving on up Together
An interactive and stimulating study day for all members of the paediatric MDT
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 2:32 PM
One of the many good things about working in Southampton is working with a team who are so enthusiastic about transitioning into adult care & getting it right. This day is sure to be inspiring & motivating!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
For all those working with surgical patients in the U.K.- can you let them know about this study & their chance to provide some feedback on their experience
www.facebook.com/share/p/1JVE...
www.facebook.com/share/p/1JVE...
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December 16, 2024 at 10:10 PM
For all those working with surgical patients in the U.K.- can you let them know about this study & their chance to provide some feedback on their experience
www.facebook.com/share/p/1JVE...
www.facebook.com/share/p/1JVE...
🚨Just published🚨
The National AKI Summit Report is out, addressing persistent challenges in AKI care with system wide recommendations.
Read the full report now:
bit.ly/4g8nFcj
The National AKI Summit Report is out, addressing persistent challenges in AKI care with system wide recommendations.
Read the full report now:
bit.ly/4g8nFcj
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December 13, 2024 at 11:24 AM
🚨Just published🚨
The National AKI Summit Report is out, addressing persistent challenges in AKI care with system wide recommendations.
Read the full report now:
bit.ly/4g8nFcj
The National AKI Summit Report is out, addressing persistent challenges in AKI care with system wide recommendations.
Read the full report now:
bit.ly/4g8nFcj
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
Less than 4 weeks left to submit an abstract for the UK’s largest kidney conference! ⚠️
We’re especially looking for topics around sustainable kidney care, staff education, paediatrics + transition & young adults.
For more info ➡️ ukkw.org/abstracts
Submit an abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4eLb0dQ
We’re especially looking for topics around sustainable kidney care, staff education, paediatrics + transition & young adults.
For more info ➡️ ukkw.org/abstracts
Submit an abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4eLb0dQ
November 22, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Less than 4 weeks left to submit an abstract for the UK’s largest kidney conference! ⚠️
We’re especially looking for topics around sustainable kidney care, staff education, paediatrics + transition & young adults.
For more info ➡️ ukkw.org/abstracts
Submit an abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4eLb0dQ
We’re especially looking for topics around sustainable kidney care, staff education, paediatrics + transition & young adults.
For more info ➡️ ukkw.org/abstracts
Submit an abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4eLb0dQ
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
I've written about what dying typically looks like - not as a 'pro' or 'anti' AD piece, but in the spirit of confronting a taboo.
We've lost the easy familiarity with the patterns of dying that existed when death typically occurred in people’s own homes.
Let's talk about it 🙏
@newstatesman.com
We've lost the easy familiarity with the patterns of dying that existed when death typically occurred in people’s own homes.
Let's talk about it 🙏
@newstatesman.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:42 PM
I've written about what dying typically looks like - not as a 'pro' or 'anti' AD piece, but in the spirit of confronting a taboo.
We've lost the easy familiarity with the patterns of dying that existed when death typically occurred in people’s own homes.
Let's talk about it 🙏
@newstatesman.com
We've lost the easy familiarity with the patterns of dying that existed when death typically occurred in people’s own homes.
Let's talk about it 🙏
@newstatesman.com
Reposted by Becky Bonfield
Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery is inviting nurses and midwives to join her next Monday, 9th December 09.30-10.30 for a virtual coffee and a chat.
Email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk for details.
Email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk for details.
December 2, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery is inviting nurses and midwives to join her next Monday, 9th December 09.30-10.30 for a virtual coffee and a chat.
Email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk for details.
Email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk for details.
It’s great to have a role within an organisation as you get to see the inner workings. So much work involved in planning & delivering UKKW 2025 & ANNUK 2025 conferences. As well as such much excellent work to be shared. Save the dates ANNUK 4th April- Birmingham. UKKW 10-12 June Bournemouth!
December 3, 2024 at 8:01 PM
It’s great to have a role within an organisation as you get to see the inner workings. So much work involved in planning & delivering UKKW 2025 & ANNUK 2025 conferences. As well as such much excellent work to be shared. Save the dates ANNUK 4th April- Birmingham. UKKW 10-12 June Bournemouth!
Metaphorically build how research & the public trust for 2029 @nihr.bsky.social @legoplay
What a great way of thinking of thé things that are important & consider impact
What a great way of thinking of thé things that are important & consider impact
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Metaphorically build how research & the public trust for 2029 @nihr.bsky.social @legoplay
What a great way of thinking of thé things that are important & consider impact
What a great way of thinking of thé things that are important & consider impact
Blue sky nephrology community/ medical community- does anyone know of a point of care device for serum osmolality actual or one that uses an algorithm to calculate a result?
November 19, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Blue sky nephrology community/ medical community- does anyone know of a point of care device for serum osmolality actual or one that uses an algorithm to calculate a result?
Glad I choose to get the train up to Leeds today for the @nihr.bsky.social conference. Lovely snowy views from my nice warm seat.
November 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Glad I choose to get the train up to Leeds today for the @nihr.bsky.social conference. Lovely snowy views from my nice warm seat.