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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

Yusuf Olanrewaju International Committee

August 18th, 2025

Dr Yusuf Jinadu appointed Medical Co-Chair of the UKKA International Committee

The UKKA is delighted to announce that Dr Yusuf Olanrewaju Jinadu has been appointed as the new Medical Co-Chair of the International Committee.

International Kidney Care UKKA

August 4th, 2025

National CKD Leads Appointed

The UKKA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kristin Veighey and Dr Rupert Major as national clinical leads for the Integrated CKD project - an ambitious UK-wide initiative to improve the early identification and management of CKD.

AKI UKKA

July 29th, 2025

John Goldsmith (1924 – 2025)

We are sad to announce the death of John Goldsmith. At 101 years old he'd had a remarkable life and had been our senior surviving nephrologist.

UKKA

Man connecting peritoneal dialysis machine at home

July 17th, 2025

Updated Home Dialysis Utility Reimbursement Toolkit Released

An updated version of the Home Dialysis Utility Reimbursement Toolkit is now available to help support patients with the rising costs of home dialysis, helping ensure fair reimbursement for additional electricity, water and sewage costs.

HHD UKKA

July 15th, 2025

Registry data now updated across three key portals

The UK Renal Registry has updated three of its core data portals, offering kidney care teams access to the most complete and up-to-date information currently available from across UK kidney centres.

UK Renal Registry UKKA

July 8th, 2025

Calling on the Government to take action on kidney disease

The UKKA, together with other kidney charities, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the Government to recognise the growing burden of kidney disease and take meaningful action.

Policy UKKA

July 3rd, 2025

NHS 10-Year Plan: Ambitious Vision, But Kidney Disease Must Not Be Left Behind

The government has published its Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England, describing a radical shift toward prevention, community-based services and digital innovation. however, its reference to kidney disease is limited,

Policy UKKA