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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 4h

Hands-on🔧 | Peer-led👩‍⚕️ | Skill-focused📚

Learn by doing at the IN Group 2025 Meeting
• Catheter removal
• USS in dialysis units
• Vein mapping
• Biopsy variation & more

📅 Virtual 18 Nov | Reading 22 Nov

👉 Register: www.ukkidney.org/hea...

#InterventionalNephrology

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 1d

📣 We’re seeking a Multi-Professional Co-Chair for the UKKA Education & Training Committee!

📚 Help shape the future of kidney education across the UK.

📧 Send a brief expression of interest statement to ukka@ukkidney.org by 27 October.

#KidneyCare #MedicalEducation

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 2d

🏆 Nominations open! Celebrate leadership, legacy & opportunity in #KidneyCare with the UKKA Awards & Lectures.

Awards include:
✨ O’Donoghue Lecture – Honouring those shaping kidney policy, workforce & training.
🧪 Raine Award – Spotlighting rising research stars.

& more: www.ukkidney.org/abo...

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 3d

📢 EOI Open: Help shape the new Clinical Practice Guideline on Menopause & Kidney Disease.

We’re seeking multi-professional input & encourage all healthcare professionals to apply.

🗓️ Deadline: Mon 27 Oct
✉️ Application details: www.ukkidney.org/hea...

#KidneyCare #Menopause

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 4d

💻 Don’t miss the Transform AKC Webinar: Advanced Kidney Care in practice

Highlights:
✔️ Shared decision making w/ Dr Andrew Mooney
✔️ Insights from 5 pilot renal units
✔️ Patient perspectives & interactive cases

🔗 Register: www.ukkidney.org/hea...

#KidneyCare #Nephrology

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 5d

🚨 Expressions of Interest🚨

We're launching a Rare Kidney Conditions Patient Information Committee and we’re looking for a Medical Chair plus medical & multi-professional members to join.

🗓️ Deadline: Fri 10 October

👉 Find out more & apply here: ow.ly/7Kj550X4SOi

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 6d

🚨 Under 1 month to go!
Submit your abstract for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026

🗓️ Deadline: 1 Nov 2025 (when early🐦 registration opens 🤫)
📍 Solihull, 29–30 Jan 2026

Your research helps shape the future of #PaediatricKidneyCare 💡

👉 ow.ly/zZXJ50X4SkE

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 7d

📢 Join the PNNG for an online Education Day 💻

🔹 Diet & nutrition in children with CKD
🔹 Patient psychology & medication management
🔹 Real-world case studies incl. aHUS

Free for UKKA members

👉 ow.ly/cyW550X0kl7

#PaediatricNephrology #NursingEducation #KidneyCare

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 7d

🔬 1 year on: what's happening at the LifeArc Kidney Research UK Rare Disease Centre?

💻 Join our webinar to hear updates on RaDaR & UKRR data in paediatric rare kidney disease + learn how you can use this data in your own research.

🗓️ 7 Oct, 4PM
Register 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webi...

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 7d

🌟 Nominate Someone Exceptional! 🌟

Know someone shaping the future of kidney care?

🏆 UKKA Awards include: Lifetime Achievement, Chandos, Osman, O’Donoghue, Stewart Cameron & Donna Lamping MDT Researcher.

📧 Nominate by end of October!

Explore more: ow.ly/4QyG50X03hu

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 14d

🔔 Deadline: 10 Oct 🔔

We’re close to 10,000 signatures on the open letter urging the PM to make kidney disease a national health priority.

Millions are affected – yet it was left out of the NHS 10-Year Plan.

✍️ Add your name today: bit.ly/4nC3BDr

#KidneyHealth

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 14d

Did you know that kidney PREM results differ by setting? 🖼️

In 2024, satellite haemodialysis participants reported improved experiences across most themes, while main‑centre haemodialysis reported poorer experiences.

🫵 Each patient's experience adds context.

🔗 www.kidneycareuk.org...

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 15d

⏳2 days left to register for UKRPG 2025!

The must-attend event for anyone working in #RenalPharmacy. Expect practical, future-focused sessions.

✨Highlight: Interactive session on CKD prevention across care boundaries with Elly Wakeling, Doreen Zhu & Carlie Gardner.

🔗https://bit.ly/4msfGtV

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 16d

💻 Join us for the Annual UK Renal Registry Informatics Meeting
📅 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 | Free to attend

This year: progress on UKRDC daily data & what it means for patient care.

Develop a better understanding of the power of #KidneyData

👉 Details: ow.ly/gHaR50WZkfy

UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 16d

📣 Don’t miss our Corporate Day 2025!

🤝 Connect with professionals, trustees & leaders
🎤 Hear from Katie Vinen, Jim Burton & more
📊 Insights on education, sustainability & research (UKRR + @RenalRadar)

🗓️ Register for free now! ow.ly/KsSI50WVInw

#KidneyCare

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 17d

🌟 Day in the Life 🌟

Meet Louise Lamerton, Specialist Renal Dietitian at Northern General Hospital.

She shares 20+ years of experience supporting patients on home therapies, the challenges of the role & the rewards of long-term relationships.

🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watc...

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 17d

📅Transplant Links Symposium, Wednesday 24 September 1pm

Professor Colin Geddes will explore the vital role of biopsies in kidney transplantation: why, when & how they’re performed, plus the management of complications.

👉 Free event, HCP’s only:
ow.ly/7M6A50WZmXq

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 18d

🗨️“For #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to introduce culturally intelligent training across RaDaR sites—understanding cultural context is key to trust, engagement & inclusive research.” – @KateBramham

Hear more at our webinar 👉 ow.ly/BBHw50WT1mk

#InclusiveResearch

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 19d

🆕 Education Hub FREE course: Diabetes in Dialysis

New resource for the whole MPT managing the complexities of #diabetes in #dialysis:
✔ Hypoglycaemia prevention
✔ Medication & prescribing
✔ Dietary advice
✔ Complication management
✔ End-of-life

👉 https://bit.ly/4n1PWES

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 19d

📢 Expressions of interest invited!
Join the new Rare Kidney Conditions Patient Information Committee

🔹 Medical Chair & MPT members needed
🔹 Meetings online (2-3 per year)
🔹 3 year term

👉 Find out more & apply: ow.ly/aPeR50WUxnP
#RareKidney #Nephrology

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 19d

📚 Sitting the #ESENeph exam this November?

Join our 1-day revision course covering:
✅ Case discussions
✅ Sample Qs
✅ Dialysis, CKD, AKI, transplant & more

🎓 Free ANC recordings | 💸 UKKA member discounts

🔗 Save your spot: ow.ly/yvgE50WGBnX

#Nephrology #ExamPrep

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 22d

Nominations are OPEN! 🏆

The @BJNursing Renal Nurse of the Year Award celebrates nurses making a real difference in kidney care.

Nominate an outstanding renal nurse today: bjnawards.co.uk/live...

Let’s recognise their dedication & impact! 🙌

#KidneyCare #NursingExcellence

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 23d

Want to make sure your patients have their voices heard?

The 2025 kidney PREM survey is now open📝

It takes minutes to complete, is anonymous & contributes to the national picture of kidney care.

📅Closes on 10 Nov: www.kidneycareuk.org...

#KidneyCare #PatientVoice

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 24d

We’re excited to welcome:

✴️Dr Kate Bramham
✴️Ms Roseline Agyekum
✴️Mr Steffan Gough
🤝Kidney Care UK + Africa Advocacy

All sharing practical insights on inclusive recruitment in health research.

🔗 Save your spot: ow.ly/Fm7m50WT1pf

#DiversityMatters #ResearchInclusion

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UK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 25d

📢 Expressions of interest invited!
Join the new Rare Kidney Conditions Patient Information Committee

🔹 Medical Chair & multi-professional members sought
🔹 Meetings online (2-3 per year)
🔹 3 year term

👉 Find out more & apply: ow.ly/aPeR50WUxnP
#RareKidney #Nephrology

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