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 2,000 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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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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CVD MSF July 2026

New Cardiovascular Framework Strengthens Case for Kidney Disease

8 July 2026
The UK Kidney Association welcomes the publication of the Government's new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework (MSF) , the first in a planned series of MSFs designed to improve care for major health conditions over the next decade and in which chronic kidney disease (CKD) is included as...
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Tavneos® (avacopan) Update text and logo on white background

Update on avacopan following regulatory developments

8 July 2026
National clinical leaders for renal and rheumatology services have published an agreed interim position on the use of Tavneos® (avacopan) while the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) completes its review. This letter has been issued to Renal Services and Rheumatology Clinical...
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Prof Helen Hurst MPT Co-Chair Supportive Care SIG

Supportive Care SIG welcomes new Chair

2 July 2026
The UK Kidney Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Helen Hurst as the new Multi-Professional Team (MPT) Co-Chair of the Supportive Care Special Interest Group (SIG). Helen succeeds Karen Jenkins, who is stepping down from the role after helping to lead the SIG alongside...
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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.