The UK Kidney Association

We are the leading professional body for the UK renal community, dedicated to improving lives by supporting professionals in the delivery of kidney care and research. We have over 2,000 doctors, scientists and multi-professional team members.

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UK Renal Registry (UKRR)

The UKRR team manage data collection, analysis and reporting on approximately 8,000 new patients and 67,000 existing patients on dialysis or with a kidney transplant each year.

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Education Hub

The UKKA Education Hub provides resources for primary care providers and kidney specialists from across multi-professional teams, including eLearning courses, interactive quality improvement knowledge hubs, and archived webinars.

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EOIs: MPT Co-Chair, UKKA Education & Training Committee

1 October 2025
We are seeking expressions of interest for a Multi-Professional Co-Chair of the Education & Training Committee. The Committee plays a central role in delivering the UKKA’s mission by shaping the organisation’s education outputs and strategy. Its work spans from setting priorities for professional...
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Prof John Feehally to deliver the Harveian Oration

25 September 2025
Professor John Feehally to deliver the RCP's 2025 Harveian Oration We are delighted to share that Professor John Feehally, UKKA Archivist and former President of the Renal Association, has been invited to deliver the 2025 Harveian Oration at the Royal College of Physicians. The Harveian Oration was...
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Guideline: Menopause and Kidney Disease

24 September 2025
Clinical Practice Guideline: Menopause and Kidney Disease – expressions of interest invited The UKKA Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee is inviting expressions of interest for the development of a new guideline on the assessment and management of menopause and kidney disease. This guideline will...
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The UK Kidney Association is the leading professional body for the UK renal community, improving lives by supporting professionals in the delivery of kidney care and research.

We welcome all team members working or training in clinical renal care, renal research or related fields, and those treating and caring for people with kidney disease. In support of education and training, we run the annual UK Kidney Week, the Advanced Nephrology Course and the regional Kidney Quality Improvement meetings.

The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is a trading name of the Renal Association, a registered charity (no 800733) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under company number 2229663.