The UK Kidney Association

We are the leading professional body for the UK renal community, dedicated to improving lives by supporting professionals in the delivery of kidney care and research. We have over 1,500 doctors, scientists and multi-professional team members.

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UK Renal Registry (UKRR)

The UKRR team manage data collection, analysis and reporting on approximately 8,000 new patients and 67,000 existing patients on dialysis or with a kidney transplant each year.

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COVID-19

We are working with other professional societies, patient organisations and industry partners to support renal services and the patients they care for during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

COVID-19: Information and guidance for professionals

UKKA Update on Discussions Surrounding Physician Associates

18 March 2024
This update is for all UKKA members but is particularly relevant to Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).There is currently considerable discussion in the medical profession, multidisciplinary professions, and in the media about the role of physician associates (PAs) and the planned...
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Urgent Need for Rare Disease Treatments to Combat Kidney Failure

14 March 2024
Focusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS, according to a major new study led by the UK Kidney Association and UCL.The study, published in The Lancet to mark World Kidney Day, draws on the largest rare kidney disease dataset ever...
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World Kidney Day 2024

4 March 2024
14 March is World Kidney Day 2024, an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for kidney health worldwide.This year's UK campaign has been developed by the Kidney Charities Together group, a collaborative effort between the UK Kidney Association, Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK, Kidney Wales...
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The UK Kidney Association is the leading professional body for the UK renal community, improving lives by supporting professionals in the delivery of kidney care and research.

We welcome all team members working or training in clinical renal care, renal research or related fields, and those treating and caring for people with kidney disease. In support of education and training, we run the annual UK Kidney Week, the Advanced Nephrology Course and the regional Kidney Quality Improvement meetings.

The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is a trading name of the Renal Association, a registered charity (no 800733) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under company number 2229663.