Members of the National Registry of Rare Kidney Diseases (RaDaR) team have travelled to Washington DC to present Alport syndrome data at the headquarters of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). RaDaR Biostatistician David Pitcher, RaDaR Clinical Research Fellow Dr Katie Wong and RaDaR Director...

The UK Kidney Association is proud to announce that Dr Daniyal Jafree is the 2026 recipient of the Raine Award in recognition of his pioneering research into the lymphatic vasculature of the kidney. Through work spanning kidney development, transplantation and immune-mediated disease, his research...

An updated version of the Multi-Professional Workforce Plan for Adults and Children with Kidney Disease has been published. Updated in 2025 by the professional groups affiliated with the UK Kidney Association, it brings together current workforce recommendations for specialist kidney services across...

A new free e-learning course is now available to all patient-facing kidney professionals, designed to strengthen confidence and skills in recognising and responding to the emotional, social and psychological factors that shape people’s experiences of kidney disease. Psychosocial care for people with...

The UK Renal Registry has been collecting rich, high-quality data on kidney disease across the UK for 30 years – and now it’s your turn to turn that data into impact. Do you have an idea for a collaboration that could unlock new insights, improve care, or shine a light on under-explored areas of...

RaDaR had a strong presence at this year’s American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, held in Houston, Texas from 6 to 9 November. Several studies using RaDaR data were presented across the meeting, alongside high-profile examples of RaDaR’s contribution to rare kidney disease research. RaDaR...

The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has submitted a detailed response to the Department of Health & Social Care’s call for evidence to inform England’s forthcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan. The call for evidence supports the wider Fit for the Future – 10-Year Health Plan, which sets out three major...

Registration is open for UK Kidney Week 2026, taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre - and the event offers exceptional value for kidney professionals across all roles. Member rates for the full three-day conference start at £300 for multi-professional team members and...

Applications are open for the DAYLife Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Mentoring Programme - a 24-month national initiative supporting kidney centres to grow and strengthen PD services. Open to all adult kidney centres in the UK. Deadline: 15 December 2025. What participating centres receive Dedicated...

The UK Renal Pharmacy Group has issued an update summarising national vaccination recommendations for people with chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplants. The update reflects national guidance from 1 September 2025, highlighting key product and eligibility changes for the autumn...