2025 King's Honours: Nominate Someone Outstanding

9 January 2025
The UK Kidney Association invites nominations for the King’s Birthday Honours List, to recognise someone special for their contribution to kidney healthcare. In collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians, we encourage our members to help us identify candidates who have made an exceptional...
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UKKA Congratulates Sandra Currie

2 January 2025
"I am sure you will join with us at the UKKA in congratulating Sandra Currie Chief Executive of Kidney Research UK after she has been honoured with an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of Services to People Affected by Kidney Disease. Sandra has been CEO of Kidney Research UK...
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Transforming AKI Care: National Recommendations Published

12 December 2024
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has released a landmark report aimed at addressing persistent challenges in Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) care across the UK. AKI affects nearly 600,000 people annually, with many cases managed outside specialist kidney services. Despite advancements, mortality rates...
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UKKA Submission to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan Consultation

5 December 2024
We have responded to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan consultation, emphasising the need for transformative action in kidney care. Our submission outlines specific recommendations across the five key areas to address the pressing challenges in kidney health: Prevention & Early Detection: Increase testing...
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Success at the AKC Patient Information Meeting

4 December 2024
Yesterday, the Transform Advanced Kidney Care (AKC) initiative brought together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, patients, carers and charities for a productive Patient Information Meeting in Birmingham. Representatives from the five Level 3 pilot sites - Bradford, Royal Free, Stevenage...
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New Co-Chair for the Sustainable Kidney Care Committee

2 December 2024
We are delighted to announce Gloria Munoz-Figueroa as the new Co-Chair of the Sustainable Kidney Care Committee. Gloria, Programme Manager for the Renal Development Programme at St George's, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals Health Group, brings extensive expertise and passion for advancing...
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Update from the Kidney Patient Safety Committee

26 November 2024
The UKKA Kidney Patient Safety Committee (KPSC) is a multi-professional group which meets monthly to review kidney patient safety incidents and risks. Kidney Care units are encouraged to continue to report any incidents through their Trust reporting systems, but the KPSC is also very willing to...
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