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November 3rd, 2026

EOIs Sought: Medical Co-Chair of CKD Special Interest Group

Expressions of interest are invited from our clinical colleagues to co-chair the UKKA’s Chronic Kidney Disease Special Interest Group.

CKD UKKA

November 2nd, 2026

Registration Open: UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2027

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2027, with early bird savings available until 14 November and bursaries to support MPT members.

BAPN Paediatric Kidney Care PNNG

Prime Minister greeting Health Secretary

July 21st, 2026

New Health Secretary urged to prioritise kidney disease

The UK Kidney Association has joined Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK, the National Kidney Federation and PKD Charity in writing to Yvette Cooper, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Policy UKKA

July 8th, 2026

New Cardiovascular Framework Strengthens Case for Kidney Disease

The UKKA welcomes the publication of the Government's new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework (MSF), in which chronic kidney disease (CKD) is included as an under-recognised contributing factor.

CKD UKKA

July 2nd, 2026

Supportive Care SIG welcomes new Chair

The UKKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Helen Hurst as the new Multi-Professional Team Co-Chair of the Supportive Care Special Interest Group.

Supportive Care UKKA

Prof Sunil Bhandari dressed in ceremonial robe accepting the William Cullen Medal

July 2nd, 2026

Professor Sunil Bhandari awarded William Cullen Medal

The UK Kidney Association is delighted to share that longstanding member Professor Sunil Bhandari has been awarded the William Cullen Medal by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).

Members UKKA

Black and white image of Chisholm with trees in background and some words on his high-standing

June 5th, 2026

Remembering Dr Chisholm Ogg

The UK Kidney Association is saddened to learn of the death of Dr Chisholm Ogg, one of the pioneering figures in UK nephrology.

Obituary UKKA

June 1st, 2026

UKKA welcomes Lisa Ancliffe as MPT President

The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has welcomed Lisa Ancliffe as its new Multi-Professional Team President, succeeding Clare Morlidge, who now takes up the role of Past President.

UKKA

Black and white photo of Paula with some words on her impact in kidney nursing

May 29th, 2026

Tribute to Professor Paula Ormandy, ANN UK Co-Founder

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our friend and colleague Professor Paula Ormandy, Founding Member and Treasurer of ANN UK, has passed away.

Nursing Obituary UKKA