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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

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

December 16th, 2025

Sarah Milne appointed MPT Co-Chair of CKD SIG

Sarah Milne, Kidney Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead for Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Outpatients, appointed as the new multi-professional team Co-Chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease SIG.

CKD UKKA

October 15th, 2025

NEW e-learning course: CKD Itch (CKD-associated pruritus)

A new free e-learning module on the UKKA Education Hub explores how healthcare professionals can recognise, assess and manage CKD-aP with greater confidence.

CKD Education UKKA

August 25th, 2025

Kidney leaders join call for stronger action on prevention

The UKKA has joined MPs, patient organisations, and health professionals in signing an open letter urging government and NHS leaders to strengthen the focus on CKD prevention within the Ten-Year Plan.

CKD Policy UKKA

August 22nd, 2025

Use of generic dapagliflozin in CKD: UKKA statement

The UKKA endorses the use of generic dapagliflozin for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), consistent with NICE guidelines.

CKD UKKA

June 27th, 2025

ONS analysis shows long-term economic effects of CKD

The Office for National Statistics has published an analysis of the economic impacts of major health conditions requiring hospitalisation, with CKD among those most severely affected.

CKD