The UK Kidney Association brings together over 2,000 doctors, scientists and multi-professional team members to lead the development of kidney service delivery, research and quality improvement.

Join us! We welcome all kidney health professionals to join the community and offer flexible rates to those working less than full-time. Our members contribute to the kidney community by being part of our Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Network and learn with colleagues across the UK, from all professions involved in kidney care. 

Our Committees

• Our Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee oversee guideline work across the UKKA.
• Our International Committee brings professionals together by organising regular Case Study Calls. In the most recent call, colleagues in Ukraine spoke about the enormous challenges in caring for their patients.
• Our newly formed Ethics and Law Committee are preparing to survey members to find out what is needed to support in this area. 

Our SIGs

• Our AKI SIG held a national face to face summit where discussion formed the basis of the AKI Report. "Transforming AKI Care: National Recommendations".
• Our Supportive Care SIG has highlighted the lack of guidelines to support patients managing their symptoms – the first symptom management guideline is being worked on by the group.

Get discounted rates at our events.

• UK Kidney Week discount – 1,300 kidney colleagues coming together for cutting edge educational content
• National summits, forums, educational webinars and professional group conferences
• Advanced Nephrology Course

Be in the running for our prestigious awards and named lectures.

Get tailored kidney based leadership support and mentoring.

• Free leadership course aimed at professionals working in kidney care
• One-off mentoring support for any member

Access our wealth of educational resources.

• UKKA Kidney Education Hub: courses, research briefs, QI knowledge hubs, nursing resources, community notice boards
• Monthly e-newsletters and weekly bulletins - news, updates, events and education from across the kidney community

Benefit from our links with other organisations.

• Free European Renal Association membership with your UKKA membership
• Discounted International Society of Nephrology membership 

Who is UKKA membership for?
UKKA membership is open to all kidney health professionals. This includes doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. If you are unsure if you are eligible to join, please get in touch at ukka@ukkidney.org. Membership of the UKKA gives members access to a wealth of member benefits and resources, including events discounts,  educational resources and the opportunity to participate in our Committees and Special Interest Groups.

I am a kidney patient, can I join the UKKA?
UKKA membership is for kidney professionals only, but the following organisations may be of interest to you. 

• Kidney Care UK
• Kidney Research UK
• National Kidney Federation
• Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity
• Kidney Wales
• Popham Kidney Support

We welcome input from kidney patients and those living with kidney disease, and there are opportunities to get involved with the work of the UKKA through the Kidney Patient Involvement Network and the Patient Council.

I am joining the UKKA via one of the following organisations. How do I ensure I can access resources relating to one of these groups?

• British Association for Paediatric Nephrology
• Association of Renal Technologists
• Paediatric Nephrology Nurses Group
• Renal Pharmacy Group
• Renal Psychological Therapist Group
• Renal Social Work Group

Please select the relevant secondary membership when completing the join form. You’ll then be added to the relevant mailing lists and resources for that secondary membership group.

How do I cancel my membership?
We’ll be sorry to see you go, but cancelling your membership is simple. Just email ukka@ukkidney.org and your cancellation will be processed as soon as possible.

How do I access complimentary ERA membership as a UKKA member?
Please email ukka@ukkidney.org for information on how to opt in to complimentary ERA membership. You’ll then be asked to complete an opt in form to confirm you are happy for your data to be shared with the ERA. Please note that once you’ve opted in to complimentary ERA membership, this can take several weeks to be activated. The ERA will contact you once your membership is set up.

How do I access discounted ISN membership as a UKKA member?
UKKA members can access discounted ISN membership using this special join form.

I have changed roles and now fall under a different salary bracket. How do I update my membership?
Please email ukka@ukkidney.org letting us know about your change in circumstances. Your direct debit or regular payment will be adjusted to the correct rate for your next payment.

Do you offer discounts for part time workers?
Yes, our salary brackets are intended to accommodate different working patterns. Simply select the salary tier bracket that matches your annualised pro rata salary.

Do you offer a retired rate?
Yes, retired members can access all the same great member benefits as employed members. Please select the ‘under £20,000’ salary bracket to access the retired members’ rate. If you are a current member who has recently retired, please get in touch to let us know so we can adjust your membership tier and payment.

Can I claim tax relief on my membership?
Yes, the UKKA is an HM Revenue and Customs approved professional organisation, listed under Renal Association.

Can I get a receipt of payment for my membership or a letter confirming I am a member?
Yes. Please email ukka@ukkidney.org to request this.