Meet the Team

Bhavna Pandya

Hi I am Dr Bhavna K Pandya, a Consultant Nephrologist and Physician at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2005. I am also an elected medical and dental staff Governor and deputy lead Governor for the trust. I am passionate about supporting patients in their care by engaging and involving them. To fulfil this passion soon after joining Aintree Hospital I set up a charity for Aintree kidney patients. Since the setup of Aintree kidney patients Association I have regularly organised educational, social and entertainment events. After the merger of Aintree and Royal renal Units the charity with charity commission’s support the charity now has become Liverpool Kidney Patients Association. I have worked very closely with the patients to re-establish the charity.

Maharsh Pandya

Hello my name is Maharsh. My LKPA journey started over 10 years ago through volunteering for World Kidney Day events with the Aintree Hospital Nephrology Department alongside the Aintree Kidney Patients Association. I have since spent the past decade working with the charity in various roles, better understanding the challenges faced by people with kidney disease and their relatives. Since becoming chair, it has been a pleasure to work with this diverse, motivated and welcoming team.

Mudit Pandya

Hello! My name is Mudit, I am a committee member, administrative assistant and the webmaster of LKPA, looking after the technology platforms and helping out in organising and running events. Having been inspired by other members of the committee I really enjoy working to help support this good cause for kidney patients, their families and other interested parties.

June Graham

Hi my name is June Graham and i am a committee member and treasurer of Liverpool KPA. In the last 25yrs I have spent Six and a half years on dialysis had 2 kidney transplants as well as a liver transplant. Originally I joined LKPA as a way to meet people in a similar situation but also wanted to give something back to the community by volunteering and helping to raise funds.

Pete Graham

My name is Peter Graham, husband of June Graham. I joined the committee to support June, passing my experience of being a carer to others. Before my retirement I worked in business. The experience gained in my career I hope to use in support of other committee members with fund raising activities.

Marian Hawksey

Hi, my name is Marian Hawksey I am a committee member of LKPA .I am retired and I enjoy baking and spending time with my grandchildren.

John Hawksey

Hi, my name is John Hawksey, I am a committee member of LKPA and a dialysis patient at Aintree hospital. I have been on dialysis now for just over 4 years now and I am hoping to have a kidney transplant in the near future. I currently attend dialysis 3 times a week for four hours each session.

Hilary Morgan

Hi I'm Hilary, a renal dietitian who has worked with the kidney community for over 20 years. My particular areas of interest are increasing patient engagement, empowering people living with kidney disease to live their best life and promoting self care in all aspects of treatment. I am involved in supporting the national Young Adults Kidney Group, Cheshire & Merseyside Kidney Information Network and a committee member for LKPA.