The AKI Annual Report, a comprehensive analysis spearheaded by the UK Renal Registry (UKRR), offers an in-depth look at the state of acute kidney injury (AKI) across England. This latest report is particularly noteworthy, not only for its detailed findings but also for its extensive data coverage—98...

UKKA Releases Guidance for Kidney Patients Amid Rising Measles CasesIn response to a rise in measles cases since late 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued high-level guidance on strategies to protect vulnerable patient groups.The UKKA now applies this guidance for specific...

This April, Prof Saeed Ahmed, Chair of our UK Diagnostic Interventional Nephrology Special Interest Group and Consultant Nephrologist at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, visited Pakistan to run a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) basics course.The course, endorsed by the...

In the run-up to the general election, the UKKA has joined 35 charities in signing a Community Rehabilitation Alliance letter calling for the government to invest in and commission quality rehabilitation services.The CRA highlights how vital these services are to meeting people's mental, physical...

This change in legislation currently applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales and parallel legislation is being developed in Scotland. Important points to note: The legislation does not apply retrospectively - it only applies after 1 April 2024 The Duty to Report applies to all cases where a...

This update is for all UKKA members but is particularly relevant to Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).There is currently considerable discussion in the medical profession, multidisciplinary professions, and in the media about the role of physician associates (PAs) and the planned...

Focusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS, according to a major new study led by the UK Kidney Association and UCL.The study, published in The Lancet to mark World Kidney Day, draws on the largest rare kidney disease dataset ever...

14 March is World Kidney Day 2024, an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for kidney health worldwide.This year's UK campaign has been developed by the Kidney Charities Together group, a collaborative effort between the UK Kidney Association, Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK, Kidney Wales...

PKD Charity CEO, Tess (Teresa) Harris, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 68.Tess began her journey as a tireless advocate for PKD in 2004 when she joined the PKD Charity as a trustee. Always one to roll up her sleeves, Tess's early days in the charity were spent diligently...

New Report Sheds Light on Kidney Health DisparitiesThe UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has recently published their Disparities Report, comprising four detailed sub-reports that explore the Sex, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic status, and Age of individuals with kidney failure in England and Wales. This new...