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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A study into obesity and CKD

GLP-1 medications and obesity management in kidney care

24 June 2026
Healthcare professionals working across kidney services are invited to take part in a national survey exploring the use of GLP-1 and other incretin-based therapies in people living with obesity and chronic kidney disease, including kidney failure. Led by Dr Adrian Brown at University College London...
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DAYLife Shortlisted for HSJ Award

National dialysis initiative shortlisted for Patient Safety Award

18 June 2026
The DAYLife Shared Haemodialysis Care Mentoring Programme has been shortlisted for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026 in the Patient Safety Education and Training Award category. DAYLife is a national improvement programme delivered in partnership by the UK Kidney Association, Kidney Care UK, the...
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Apply to become our next UKKA Clinical Vice President (Medical)

We are seeking our next Clinical Vice President (Medical)

17 June 2026
A key elected leadership role within the UK Kidney Association, the Medical Clinical Vice President (CVP) sits on the Trustee Board and helps shape the strategic direction of the Association and the future of kidney care across the UK. Working closely with the Multi Professional Team CVP, Presidents...
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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.