Chair of the Clinical Practice Guidelines CommitteeExpressions of interest are sought for Chairs of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee (CPG) of the soon to be formed UK Kidney Association (UKKA): Medic Co-Chair Multi-professional team Co-chairIt is anticipated that any successful applicant...

Chair of the International CommitteeExpressions of interest are sought for Chairs of the International Committee of the soon to be formed UK Kidney Association (UKKA): Medic Co-Chair Multi-professional team Co-chairIt is anticipated that any successful applicant will become a member of the new UKKA...

Expressions of interest are sought for a new Chair for the Renal Association (RA) Clinical Services Committee (CSC) from the RA membership. “This key committee represents medical leadership within the RA (and will continue to do in the new UK Kidney Association once formed). It will have a vital...

'Commentary on the NICE Guideline on Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management' now available for reviewThe draft Renal Association 'Commentary on the NICE Guideline on Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management' is now available for review. Please send any comments to Sarah...

David Malcolm Thomas (“Dave”), was born to be a great doctor. He trained at Cambridge and St Thomas’ Hospital and did house jobs in London. After two years as a registrar in Exeter, he moved to Cardiff in 1988 to undertake his MD.Despite repeated attempts to persuade him to move into academia, Dave...

Nominations are requested from members of the Association for a new renal scientist member to serve the RA Council (the Council).The OpportunityThe Council is a wise body of people which is deliberative and focused on service, education and research. It supports, advises and guides the trustee board...

Registration is now open for the Diploma/MSc programme in Organ Transplantation: a totally on-line degree course in Clinical Renal Transplantation at the University of Liverpool. This programme awards Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Master Degree (MSc) in Organ...

Non-surgical transplant renal units: expressions of interest invited for consultant members for NHSBT Kidney Advisory Group

The upcoming Exam for Transplantation Medicine will be held, as usual, in connection with the European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress, which will take place in Milan, Italy from August 29 to September 1, 2021.Both oral/face to face exam on ESOT and oral/online exam will be held on...

This document is the expert opinion of a team of multi-professional clinicians and patients and is based on the reported experiences and views of various renal units across the UK.It aims toprovide practical advice to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission within both in-centre and satellite...