Expressions of interest are sought for new members of the UK Kidney Association’s Patient Information Committee, as well as clinical and MPT co-chairs.The Patient Information Committee develops high-quality patient information resources for use by kidney doctors, patients, families, and carers in...

We are seeking nominations for UKKA Honorary Fellows. A nomination can be made by any member of the UKKA. Successful fellows will: Have shown a significant contribution to the UKKA or wider kidney community Be a UKKA member in good standing Please e-mail your nomination and a short paragraph...

Following an exceptionally busy couple of years, the UKKA will be refreshing the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. It is essential there is a Committee fit for purpose for the new organisation to ensure that our house is in order, the scope of this committee will focus on the UKKA...

We are deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her devoted leadership as our head of state has been a cornerstone of our lives and her loss will be deeply felt by UKKA members, our families, friends, the patients we care for, and many millions in the UK and around the world.Queen...

Are you concerned about healthcare’s contribution to the climate crisis? Do you want to develop a new project idea for your unit which would improve both patient care and environmental sustainability?Funding has now been secured for on-line training and supervision costs for 10 sustainability...

We have made great strides in our first year into becoming a fully inclusive organisation that represents the whole renal team, we need someone to continue to drive towards these aspirations.Who can apply: Any MPT UKKA member in good standingThe role: The full role description can be viewed here The...

While the uptake of three primary vaccinations for patients with kidney disease has been excellent, there appears to be a deficit in booster vaccination. Data published by OPENSafely shows that only 61% of eligible patients with CKD have received a fourth vaccination. This is of major concern as we...

Clinical leadership roles being recruited toNational clinical directors providing clinical leadership and expert advice in specific service areas that have been prioritised for service transformation. These roles include leading a service-specific ‘transform’ national clinical reference group...

Inter-CEPt is an NIHR HS&DR funded study that seeks to understand the best ways of achieving equitable access to Home Dialysis.It will establish a direct link between how Home Dialysis Services are organised at the Dialysis Unit level across England and patient-level pathways of care as reported to...

The UK Kidney Association and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint two members of the European Specialty Examination in Nephrology Board (ESEN).The successful applicants will assist the Chair and Medical Secretary in the running of the ESEN to ensure...