Who we are

As the leading multi-professional body for the UK kidney community, we are dedicated to improving lives by supporting professionals. Through the UK Renal Registry (UKRR), we collect and analyse data for 75,000+ dialysis and transplant patients yearly, improving care and research.

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UK Kidney Week

UK Kidney Week is the UK’s leading kidney conference, offering rigorous science, practice-changing debates, specialist sessions and hands-on workshops. Designed by and for kidney care professionals, it’s where evidence, innovation and frontline experience converge.

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Education Hub

The UKKA Education Hub provides resources for primary care providers and kidney specialists from across multi-professional teams, including eLearning courses, interactive quality improvement knowledge hubs, and archived webinars.

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Prof Amy Jayne McKnight receives the Osman Lecture

Prof Amy Jayne McKnight Awarded Prestigious Osman Lecture

3 April 2025
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight Awarded Prestigious Osman Lecture at UK Kidney Week Renowned genetic kidney disease expert honoured for transformative research and leadership We are delighted to announce that Professor Amy Jayne (AJ) McKnight has been selected to deliver the Osman Lecture at UK Kidney...
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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.