The UKKA Urges UK Government to Support WHO Resolution on CKD The UK Kidney Association has joined leading kidney health organisations in calling for UK government support for the World Health Organisation’s draft resolution on CKD. The resolution on Reducing the burden of non-communicable disease...

Are you passionate about advancing kidney care and shaping the future of kidney education in the UK? We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking new Co-Chairs for the UKKW Programme Committee, with UKKW 2026 set to take place in Harrogate next March. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of...

Dr Hannah Young Honoured as 2025 Recipient of the Donna Lamping MDT Researcher Award for Outstanding Research in Kidney Care We are delighted to announce Dr Hannah Young, Specialist Research Physiotherapist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Honorary Associate Professor at the...

We are seeking expressions of interest for two pivotal leadership roles within our UKKA International Committee: Medical Co-Chair and Multi-Professional Team (MPT) Co-Chair. These positions are integral to advancing global kidney care and addressing health disparities worldwide. About the UKKA...

Professor David Wheeler, Past President of the Renal Association, Awarded the Prestigious O’Donoghue Lecture We are proud to announce that Prof David Wheeler, a distinguished nephrologist, has been awarded the prestigious O’Donoghue Lecture. The lecture will be delivered at UK Kidney Week 2025...

A new UKKA guideline has been published on managing blood pressure in dialysis patients The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has published a new Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Blood Pressure in Adults, Children and Young People on Dialysis - a significant step forward in standardising care...

The UKKA is seeking a Medical Co-Chair for its Education and Training Committee. Shape kidney education and professional development. Apply by 27 March 2025.

A Global Call to Action on CKD The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are now a major cause of premature death throughout the world. Not only do they cause preventable harm, but they also threaten to overwhelm healthcare systems. The WHO therefore...

75 Years of Supporting Kidney Professionals – Join the Celebration! In 2025, the UK Kidney Association marks 75 years since kidney professionals in the UK came together to form their own society - only two years after the NHS itself was established. Over the past seven decades, our community has...

The UKKA is inviting expressions of interest for the role of Co-President - a unique opportunity to shape the future of multi-professional kidney care. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Association, ensuring that the voices of all professional groups are heard and that the UKKA continues...