Richard Fluck

Richard qualified in Medicine in 1985, studying at Trinity Hall, Cambridge and the London Hospital Medical College, Whitechapel. After training in the London and Essex area, he undertook research at Bart’s, then took up a post as a Lecturer in Medicine at the London Hospital. In 1996, he moved to Derby as a consultant renal physician, looking after people with various kidney problems. He is widely published on dialysis, chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, building a renal service in Derby that is now a highly respected centre for excellence and research worldwide.

He has been a national director in NHS England for over a decade and continues to be a clinician. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed retirement plans, and he headed up the national renal incident team, managing the national impact of COVID-19 on the need for acute and chronic renal failure. He still works part-time in Derby and nationally.

Richard is also pursuing an MA in History at the University of Derby. He is particularly interested in the impact of war and conflict on formulating healthcare systems and treatment innovation. History is part of that retirement strategy, but the juxtaposition of health and history is a fertile area to continue exploring.