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September 5th, 2025

The UKKA has launched a new online training module, Diabetes in Dialysis, translating national guidance into practical education for kidney care team.

UKKA

September 3rd, 2025

Career-defining awards & lectures: Nominations now open

Nominations are now open for some of the most significant awards and lectures in the kidney community.

UKKA

August 25th, 2025

Kidney leaders join call for stronger action on prevention

The UKKA has joined MPs, patient organisations, and health professionals in signing an open letter urging government and NHS leaders to strengthen the focus on CKD prevention within the Ten-Year Plan.

CKD Policy UKKA

August 22nd, 2025

Use of generic dapagliflozin in CKD: UKKA statement

The UKKA endorses the use of generic dapagliflozin for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), consistent with NICE guidelines.

CKD UKKA

Yusuf Olanrewaju International Committee

August 18th, 2025

Dr Yusuf Jinadu appointed Medical Co-Chair of the UKKA International Committee

The UKKA is delighted to announce that Dr Yusuf Olanrewaju Jinadu has been appointed as the new Medical Co-Chair of the International Committee.

International Kidney Care UKKA

August 4th, 2025

National CKD Leads Appointed

The UKKA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kristin Veighey and Dr Rupert Major as national clinical leads for the Integrated CKD project - an ambitious UK-wide initiative to improve the early identification and management of CKD.

AKI UKKA

BAPN Members speaking at a House of Lords event about kidney disease

July 31st, 2025

BAPN Represented at House of Lords Event

BAPN representatives attended a high-profile House of Lords event focused on raising awareness of kidney disease and addressing the barriers to equitable access to home dialysis therapies.

Paediatric Kidney Care Policy

July 29th, 2025

John Goldsmith (1924 – 2025)

We are sad to announce the death of John Goldsmith. At 101 years old he'd had a remarkable life and had been our senior surviving nephrologist.

UKKA

Man connecting peritoneal dialysis machine at home

July 17th, 2025

Updated Home Dialysis Utility Reimbursement Toolkit Released

An updated version of the Home Dialysis Utility Reimbursement Toolkit is now available to help support patients with the rising costs of home dialysis, helping ensure fair reimbursement for additional electricity, water and sewage costs.

HHD UKKA