Notice of AGM
Join us for the UKKA AGM + updates on CKD managementWe're excited to combine our AGM with an engaging educational webinar: Updates on CKD management - a new role for GLP-1 agonists. Wednesday, 13 November 202416:30 – 17:45This is a members-only eventNew treatments for people with CKD: a focus on GLP...
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Linda Tarm appointed as UKKA Trustee: Honorary Membership and Policy Secretary
The UK Kidney Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Tarm as our newest Trustee. In her new role as MPT Honorary Membership and Policy Secretary, Linda will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the UKKA’s multi-professional membership, fostering leadership, and...
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Expressions of interest sought: ANC Course Director - Trainee
A trainee is sought to join the Advanced Nephrology Course (ANC) faculty as Course Director - Trainee. The ANC is an annual, multi-day education course run by the UKKA which is particularly beneficial for those preparing for specialist clinical exams in nephrology. The course is delivered by leading...
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September marks the launch of The LifeArc-KRUK Translational Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases (The UK Kidney Ecosystem)
The LifeArc-Kidney Research UK Translational Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases launches on 1 September for 5 years.This exciting opportunity is to create a 'UK Kidney Ecosystem' using established infrastructure such as the UK Kidney Association national guidelines, strong data systems (RaDaR, UK Renal...
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UKRDC Achieves Milestone with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
We are pleased to announce that the Renal Team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Clinical Computing Limited (CCL) and the UK Renal Registry (UKRR), has become the first centre to submit a daily data feed to the UK Renal Data Collaboration (UKRDC) that meets...
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UK Kidney Association welcomes Junior Developer as part of Health Data Research UK's Black Internship Programme 2024
The UK Kidney Association is proud to announce its collaboration with Health Data Research UK's Black Internship Programme 2024, as it hosts talented intern Billal Bah. This initiative, carried out in partnership with 10,000 Black Interns, is dedicated to addressing the underrepresentation of Black...
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Vacancy: Clinical Practice Gudelines Committee
Vacancy: Renal trainee needed for Clinical Practice Guidelines CommitteeThe UKKA Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee are looking for a new, enthusiastic SpR rep to join them. The Committee makes a major contribution to the UK Kidney Association’s mission, by ensuring it supports its members in...
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Transform AKC – for the best patient experience
The Kidney Care UK and UK Kidney Association/KQIP partnership team are excited to announce the launch of a 3-year Advanced Kidney Care (AKC) improvement project, “Transform AKC – for the best patient experience”. This initiative aims to improve equitable access to the highest quality AKC service for...
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EOIs invited to Co-Chair our Sustainability Committee
Expressions of Interest are invited for the role of Multiprofessional Co-Chair of the UKKA's Sustainable Kidney Care Committee.The Sustainable Kidney Care Committee has been set up as a partnership between the UKKA, the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, to...
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Thank you to Prof Paul Cockwell
A huge thank you to Prof Paul Cockwell as he steps down as medical president of the UKKAOn behalf of the UKKA and of the wider kidney community, we would like to take the opportunity to thank Paul for his outstanding leadership as president of the UKKA over the past three years. It seems hard to...
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