We are looking for our next President (medical)

7 February 2023
We are asking for expressions of interest from candidates for the next President (medical) of the UKKA. The new President (medical) will work with the President (MPT), Clare Morlidge to drive the UKKA forward. This is a crucial role for the UKKA and remuneration is available for 1 session (or...
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Expressions of interest sought for trustee positions

2 February 2023
Clinical Vice President (CVP) MPTThe CVP is responsible for the governance of the UKKA’s clinical development and support activities which includes: On behalf of the trustees, ensures the programme for UKKW® represents the needs of the renal community Supports the Kidney Quality Improvement...
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ABCD-UKKA joint finerenone consensus statement

31 January 2023
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) and the UKKA have jointly issued a consensus statement on finerenone in the management of diabetic kidney disease. The statement can be accessed here: Finerenone in the management of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A consensus statement by the...
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Discounted ISN membership rate

19 January 2023
The UKKA has a special partnership with the ISN that allows UKKA members to access discounted ISN membership rates. If you have already signed up for 2023 let us know at renal@renal.org and we can arrange for the ISN to refund the difference. Access the discounted rate HEREISN Member benefits: ISN...
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NEW Multi-professional Leadership Course

1 December 2022
Join the next generation of leaders in the UK kidney community! A new leadership training programme has been developed to support the growing UKKA leadership and to ensure a diverse, vibrant representation of all healthcare groups in the UK kidney community.This is a unique opportunity to grow...
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Transition to Young Adult (TYA) SIG - get involved!

24 November 2022
We are seeking members and an MPT co-chair for the newly created Transition to Young Adult (TYA) Specialist Interest Group. We will be an enthusiastic and innovative group that will work together to improve patient empowerment, shared decision-making, and transition for young people moving to adult...
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New Mentor Training

8 November 2022
The next generation of kidney leaders needs you!The UKKA provides an enormous amount of support for the kidney community thanks to the generosity of its hard-working volunteers and we continue to grow a truly multi-professional community of aspiring leaders.We are seeking volunteers and...
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COVID-19 Update October 2022

12 October 2022
A new set of recommendations from the UKKA COVID-19 group is now available.Including information on: Antibody testing Prophylactic antibodies COVID-19 testing Continued availability of sotrovimab Autumn booster vaccine programmeMany of these recommendations are already delivered in some renal...
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