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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Tavneos® (avacopan) Update text and logo on white background

UKIVAS statement on avacopan

8 May 2026
The UK Immuno-Vasculitis Society (UKIVAS) has published a statement regarding recent regulatory developments relating to Tavneos® (avacopan), including actions and reviews by the FDA and EMA. The statement outlines: the FDA proposal to withdraw approval of Tavneos in the USA the ongoing EMA review...
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QI work at the Peritoneal Dialysis Mentoring Day

DAYLife PD Mentoring brings centres together

8 May 2026
The DAYLife Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Mentoring Programme recently brought teams together for its first face-to-face development day, marking an important milestone for the national initiative supporting collaboration, shared learning and quality improvement in home dialysis care. DAYLife – Dialysis...
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Terry Feest Award text & UKKA logo with photo of Dr Alan Hancock

Dr Alan Hancock recognised with Terry Feest Award

6 May 2026
Dr Alan Hancock has been named the recipient of the 2025 Terry Feest Award , recognising his exceptional voluntary contribution to the work of the UK Renal Registry (UKRR) and the wider kidney community. Established in 2013, the Terry Feest Award honours individuals who have made a significant...
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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.