The 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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Kidney Disease Strategy

Kidney care is changing, but without a national strategy, we risk falling behind. Help shape a community-informed Kidney Disease Strategy.

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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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ANN UK to join with the UKKA

4 March 2026
Association of Nephrology Nurses UK to join with the UK Kidney Association The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) and the Association of Nephrology Nurses UK (ANN UK) have agreed the next step in their long-standing partnership, with ANN UK joining the UKKA as a recognised professional group. Nurses are...
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EOIs sought for Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee

24 February 2026
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) invites expressions of interest for the role of Nurse Representative for the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee. The Committee makes a major contribution to the UKKA’s mission by ensuring it supports its members in delivering high quality care to improve the...
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Becky Bonfield appointed AKI SIG MPT Co-Chair

19 February 2026
Becky Bonfield has been appointed as the new Multi-Professional Co-Chair of the UK Kidney Association's Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Special Interest Group (SIG), taking over from Clare Morlidge, who is stepping down from the role. Becky is an AKI Advanced Clinical Practitioner with extensive...
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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.