by AKU | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Sunday 2nd October, AKU supporter, Katie will take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for AKU. In this week’s blog, Katie shares why she is fundraising for AKU and how she plans to prepare for the big event Hiya, I’m Katie, a 22-year-old...
by AKU | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
When AKU patients attend the National AKU Centre (NAC) they are advised to follow a controlled protein diet, as nitisinone affects their blood tyrosine levels. AKU dietitian, Shirley Judd helps patients change and manage their diet effectively. This week’s...
by AKU | Jul 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress is the biggest event of the annual nursing calendar, with more than 4,000 nurses from all specialities and regions meeting to learn, share and develop nursing practice and influence health policy debates. This year the...
by AKU | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
The National AKU Centre (NAC) opened its doors to the first AKU patients back in June 2012. It is now 4 years on and the NAC continues to grow and develop. Our Patient Support Manager, Hannah has been there from the very beginning and remains an integral part of the...
by AKU | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
June this year is a very special month at the National AKU Centre (NAC) as AKU patients Sharon and Maureen will be attending for their 5th visit. The NAC opened its doors 5 years ago and welcomed Sharon and Maureen as their very first patients. To mark this very...
