The UK Kidney Association

🚨 Registration now open: ANC 2025 🚨 Registration is open for the 2025 Advanced Nephrology Course! Scheduled from 7-11 January in Oxford, this course is essential for trainees preparing for the European Specialty Examination in Nephrology (ESENeph) and is also highly beneficial for consultants seeking to refresh their knowledge and stay updated on the latest advancements in nephrology. 📅 Key Dates: Registration Deadline: 15 November 2024 Course Dates: 7 - 11 January 2025 💼 Limited spots available! Due to high demand, we encourage early registration to secure a place: https://bit.ly/3yPCGiZ #Nephrology #MedicalEducation #UKKA #ESENeph #NephrologyConsultants

Expressions of Interest are closing soon for the role of Multi-professional Co-Chair of the UKKA's Sustainable Kidney Care Committee. The Sustainable Kidney Care Committee is a partnership between the UKKA, the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, to radically reduce the environmental damage associated with kidney care and its vulnerability to climate shocks. The MPT Co-Chair will lead this transformation together with the Clinical Co-Chair, including sharing chairing duties of the alternating monthly main committee meetings. Opportunities will also be available for mentorship from within the UKKA, for involvement in the various workstreams of the programme and in engagement with partner organisations. Time commitments to the role are around 1 day per month. Read more and submit your EOI before 31 August: https://lnkd.in/eABxHqdt

✨ Limited spaces available ✨ Don't miss out on the annual Interventional Nephrology meeting - a hands-on event packed with updates, sessions, workshop zones, mentorship & more! 🗓️ 23-24 November 2024 📍 Arden Hotel, Birmingham Read the programme here: 📖 https://lnkd.in/eaxg8jGN Register here: 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eiVEdaxz Workshops will feature: 🔹Kidney Biopsy Model 🔹ExVR Kidney Biopsy 🔹TNL Model 🔹PD cath Model 🔹PoCUS 🔹Body works Eve 🔹Endo AVF 🔹Fistuloplasty/wires 🔹AVF scanning/needling 🔹Vein mapping 🔹Basic USS/Nurses IN

Do you have an interest in frailty and/or associated geriatric impairments? The UKKA is developing a guideline on "the assessment and management of adults living with frailty and CKD". We're looking for people to be part of the development group and welcome applications from across the whole professional kidney community. Express your interest now: https://lnkd.in/ezyC2vQF ⏳ Deadline to apply is 9 September

We are excited to be hosting an intern again as part of the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Black Internship Programme 2024 in partnership with The 10,000 Interns Foundation. This special programme tackles the underrepresentation of Black people within the health data science sector. Last year we welcomed Data Analyst Marian Adeyemo to our team and this year we're working with Billal Bah. A first-year aerospace engineering student at the University of Bristol, Billal has joined the UKKA as a Junior Developer. He has been working on upgrading our web application 'Steve,' transitioning from Python 2.7 and Django 1.8 to the latest versions. This project has been a significant learning curve, and we're proud to support his journey into the technology and data industry. Our collaboration with the #BlackInterns Programme underscores our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the health data science sector. We're honoured to be part of this transformative initiative and look forward to supporting Billal and many other talented individuals in their career paths. https://lnkd.in/eB7Kpuvd

We're calling on passionate individuals to join the UK Kidney Week (UKKW) Programme Committee! This pivotal Committee shapes our annual conference, making it a cornerstone event for the professional kidney community. If you're eager to contribute to kidney health and education, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved: 🔍 About the UKKW Programme Committee: The Committee collaborates with session proposers and abstract submitters to curate a well-rounded, educational programme. Supported by the UKKA Events Team, it ensures the seamless execution of the UK's largest conference for kidney HCPs. 📅 Meetings: Most meetings of the Committee are virtual, alternating between mornings and lunchtimes. A face-to-face meeting is scheduled for February/March to get together to review and assign abstracts. 🌍 Local Involvement: Local members may contribute to regionally-themed sessions. UKKW 2025 is in Bournemouth. ✏️ Interested? Submit a short paragraph (max 500 words) outlining your interest, what you can bring to the programme, and any relevant experience/qualifications. 📧 Deadline: 5 pm, Friday, 16 August. Submit to events@ukkidney.org. 🔗 Role Description & Terms of Reference: https://lnkd.in/dZKsKJDT

📅 Upcoming events for the UK kidney community From August, there are numerous events across the country for our diverse kidney community. We provide a one-stop calendar for professional kidney events in the UK, and sometimes further afield, ensuring you don't miss opportunities to enhance your knowledge and network: https://lnkd.in/eGWfNxx7 Key events include: 🔹Specialty Renal Trainees Autumn Meeting (21-22 Sept) 🔹UK RPG 40th Annual Conference (11-12 Oct) 🔹ISPD 2024 Annual Congress (26 Sept) 🔹16th UK Dialysis Conference (18 Sept) 🔹RSM Renal-Haematology Summit (13 Sept) 🔹Renal Biopsy Courses (15 Aug, 12 Oct) 🔹Cardiorenal Forum (4 Oct)

📢 Important Update! 📢 The UK eCKD Guide has been updated in 2024 to include the latest NICE CKD guideline and UKKA SGLT2 inhibitor guidance. This comprehensive guide, derived from relevant UKKA guidelines and NICE CKD guidelines, provides quick online support for the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Explore the updated UK eCKD Guide to stay informed on: 🔹 Measurement of kidney function 🔹 CKD staging and management 🔹 Assessment of patients with a new diagnosis of CKD 🔹 Management strategies including medication guidance 🔹 Advanced kidney care and key clinical points The eCKD guide has a rich history of revisions by esteemed contributors since its inception in 2005. This latest update, led by Paul Cockwell and Javeria Peracha, ensures that our community has access to the most current, evidence-based practices. Check out the updated guide here: https://lnkd.in/emQ87CQj

🚀 Join the Transform AKC Project! 🚀 We are excited to invite kidney centres to participate in the "Transform AKC – for the Best Patient Experience" project, launched by Kidney Care UK and the UK Kidney Association/KQIP. This 3-year initiative is dedicated to improving access to top-quality Advanced Kidney Care (AKC) through systemic, sustainable changes. Key Focus Areas: 🔹 Enhancing care for adults in the 18-24 months before KRT. 🔹 Supporting patients with eGFR <20 who opt for non-dialysis conservative management. 🔹 Collaborating with AKC experts to co-design and pilot an improved AKC toolkit and change package. Why Should You Join? 🔹 Be part of a national network of AKC professionals and expert patients. 🔹 Improve your team's knowledge, skills, and confidence. 🔹 Gain practical Quality Improvement experience. 🔹 Implement effective strategies to enhance patient care. Upcoming Events: 🔸 Patient Insight Webinar: 12 Sept, 2-4pm 🔸 Professionals Insight Webinar: 26 Nov, 2-5pm 🔸 Face-to-Face Event: Spring 2025 (date tbc) Key Dates: ⏳ Application Deadline: 13 September 🗓️ Info Sessions: 13 & 30 August Apply now to be part of this transformative project and make a significant impact on kidney care: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-Bh56bT #TransformAKC #KidneyCare #PatientExperience #QualityImprovement

Nominations Open for the Prestigious Raine Award! 🏆 We are excited to announce that nominations are open for the Raine Award, honouring significant contributions to kidney research. Presented by Dame June Raine at UK Kidney Week, this award is a tribute to Tony Raine's legacy. ✅ Eligibility: Junior investigators not yet at consultant grade or senior lecturer level (for non-clinical scientists). To apply, submit the following in PDF format: 🔹A support letter from a Nephrology Consultant or Unit Head 🔹A brief letter explaining your qualifications 🔹A mini-CV with relevant publications and UKKA membership details 🔹A list of presentations at UKKA meetings UKKA representatives will review submissions, and the winner will be announced annually, presenting at UKKW. The award includes a £300 prize available exclusively to UKKA members. Join the ranks of esteemed past recipients like Danny Gale, Matt Graham-Brown, Jennifer Lees, Melanie Chan, Benjamin Stewart, and Alex Hamilton. Submit your application today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/emwXtVpC