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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UK Kidney Week 2026 - Revised Dates

11 September 2025
UK Kidney Week 2026 will now take place from 10-12 March 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. This shift from our usual June timing avoids a clash with the European Renal Association (ERA) Congress scheduled for 3-6 June 2026 in Glasgow. Ahead of this, the UKKA explored the possibility of a...
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New training: Diabetes in Dialysis

5 September 2025
A significant proportion of people receiving dialysis also live with diabetes, creating complex challenges for both care teams and individuals. The UK Kidney Association has launched a new online training module, Diabetes in Dialysis, based on the 2023 JBDS-IP/UKKA Management of Adults with Diabetes...
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Career-defining awards & lectures: Nominations now open

3 September 2025
Nominations are now open for some of the most significant awards and lectures in the kidney community. These honours represent career milestones - marking individuals out as leaders among peers, strengthening professional standing, and providing a platform to influence the direction of kidney care...
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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.