Professional Groups

Our groups bring together people with shared expertise and interests from across the kidney workforce. Representing different professions, roles and career stages, they provide opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge, support education and contribute to the wider work of the UK Kidney Association.

British Association for Paediatric Nephrology

Representing healthcare professionals involved in the care of children and young people with kidney disease. The BAPN supports clinical practice, education, research and service development across paediatric nephrology.

Kidney Starter Network

Supporting medical students and resident doctors exploring a career in nephrology. Led by SpRs and supported by the UKKA, it provides educational resources, events and opportunities to connect with the wider kidney community.

Paediatric Nephrology Nurses Group

Connecting nurses from specialist children’s kidney centres across the UK and Ireland. The PNNG drives the development of paediatric nephrology nursing through national competencies, education and the sharing of best practice.

UK Renal Pharmacy Group

The professional community for renal pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students across the UK. The UKRPG advances renal pharmacy through national guidance, specialist resources including the Renal Drug Database, research and professional collaboration.

UK Specialty Renal Trainees

The national representative body for doctors training in nephrology across the UK. It gives specialty trainees a voice while supporting education, leadership and collaborative projects throughout training.