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...

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...

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...

The UKKA Kidney Patient Safety Committee is pleased to announce the release of a tool kit to reimburse additional utility costs for home dialysis.The UKKA Kidney Patient Safety Committee is pleased to announce the release of a toolkit to support reimbursement of additional utility costs for home...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are you concerned about healthcare’s contribution to the climate crisis? Do you want to develop a new project idea for your unit which would improve both patient care and environmental sustainability?Funding has now been secured for on-line training and supervision costs for 10 sustainability...