Transition to Young Adult (TYA) SIG - get involved!

24 November 2022
We are seeking members and an MPT co-chair for the newly created Transition to Young Adult (TYA) Specialist Interest Group. We will be an enthusiastic and innovative group that will work together to improve patient empowerment, shared decision-making, and transition for young people moving to adult...
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New Mentor Training

8 November 2022
The next generation of kidney leaders needs you!The UKKA provides an enormous amount of support for the kidney community thanks to the generosity of its hard-working volunteers and we continue to grow a truly multi-professional community of aspiring leaders.We are seeking volunteers and...
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COVID-19 Update October 2022

12 October 2022
A new set of recommendations from the UKKA COVID-19 group is now available.Including information on: Antibody testing Prophylactic antibodies COVID-19 testing Continued availability of sotrovimab Autumn booster vaccine programmeMany of these recommendations are already delivered in some renal...
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Notice of UKKA AGM 2022

26 September 2022
The UKKA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will occur at 17:00 Wednesday 26 October 2022.This is a member-only meeting.Details and registration have been sent to all members, please contact the Secretariat if you are a member and have not received the information on registration.
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Join the Patient Information Committee

20 September 2022
Expressions of interest are sought for new members of the UK Kidney Association’s Patient Information Committee, as well as clinical and MPT co-chairs.The Patient Information Committee develops high-quality patient information resources for use by kidney doctors, patients, families, and carers in...
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Honorary membership nominations - deadline 9 October 2022

20 September 2022
We are seeking nominations for UKKA Honorary Fellows. A nomination can be made by any member of the UKKA. Successful fellows will: Have shown a significant contribution to the UKKA or wider kidney community Be a UKKA member in good standing Please e-mail your nomination and a short paragraph...
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee - we need your input

20 September 2022
Following an exceptionally busy couple of years, the UKKA will be refreshing the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. It is essential there is a Committee fit for purpose for the new organisation to ensure that our house is in order, the scope of this committee will focus on the UKKA...
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Statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

8 September 2022
We are deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her devoted leadership as our head of state has been a cornerstone of our lives and her loss will be deeply felt by UKKA members, our families, friends, the patients we care for, and many millions in the UK and around the world.Queen...
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