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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Clinical Co-chair Vacancy: UKKA Sustainable Kidney Care Committee

25 June 2025
Play a key role in driving the UKKA’s mission to make kidney care more sustainable and better positioned in the face of growing environmental challenges. Expressions of Interest are invited for the role of Clinical Co-chair of the UKKA Sustainable Kidney Care Committee. The Committee was set up as a...
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Join the UKKA as Deputy Director of Informatics Research

5 June 2025
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is recruiting a Deputy Director of Informatics Research to help lead the delivery and development of high-impact kidney data research across the UK. This senior role is a unique opportunity for an experienced or emerging leader in informatics, epidemiology, or health...
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Expressions of Interest Invited: UKKA Integrated CKD Lead Role

29 May 2025
Could you lead the UKKA’s work on one of the most important areas of current nephrology practice? The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is inviting expressions of interest for a new leadership opportunity: Integrated CKD Lead. This national role offers the chance to drive forward improvements in the...
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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.