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December 8th, 2025

Dr Daniyal Jafree named winner of the 2026 Raine Award

The UKKA 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.

Science UK Kidney Week

December 4th, 2025

Updated MPT Workforce Plan for kidney care published

An updated version of the Multi-Professional Workforce Plan for Adults and Children with Kidney Disease has been published, bringing together current workforce recommendations for specialist kidney services.

UKKA

December 1st, 2025

New psychosocial training launched

A free e-learning course is 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.

Education UKKA

December 1st, 2025

Vacancy: MPT Co-Chair, Acute Kidney Injury SIG

AKI

November 27th, 2025

🔥Dragon’s Den: Pitch Your Big Idea at UKKW 2026!🔥

Bring your concept for a collaboration that could unlock new insights, improve care, or shine a light on under-explored areas of kidney disease to our Dragon’s Den–style session at UK Kidney Week.

UK Kidney Week

Sherry Masoud in front of poster board at ASN conference

November 20th, 2025

RaDaR at ASN Kidney Week 2025

RaDaR had a strong presence at this year’s American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week with several studies using RaDaR data presented, alongside examples of RaDaR’s contribution to rare kidney disease research.

RaDaR

November 17th, 2025

UKKA contributes to national 10-Year Workforce Plan review

The UKKA has submitted a response to the Department of Health & Social Care’s call for evidence to inform England’s forthcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan, supporting the wider Fit for the Future – 10-Year Health Plan.

UKKA

Sun Pavilion in Valley Gardens, Harrogate with UKKW dates

November 7th, 2025

UKKW 2026: exceptional value and support for delegates

Join us for UK Kidney Week 2026 for three full days of learning, collaboration and networking for as little as £300 - offering exceptional value for kidney professionals across all roles.

UK Kidney Week

November 6th, 2025

Apply now: Peritoneal Dialysis Mentoring Programme

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.

DAYLife Peritoneal Dialysis