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Following a review by our Trustees, we will not be posting on X for the foreseeable future.

Read our statement: https://t.co/5LIFrL2EK0

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#WorldKidneyDay 2026 is 12 March & Don’t Kid Yourself is back – the joint campaign to bust myths about kidney disease & show why kidneys matter

We need your help to challenge misconceptions & spark conversations. Watch our socials to see how to get involved

#KidneysMatter

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⏳ 3 weeks left to register for #UKKW26

✔️ 70+ sessions
✔️ 14 #CPD points
✔️ UK’s largest multi-professional kidney conference

📋The latest programme includes speakers, key sessions, plenaries & social events: https://t.co/HmJejtjTPv

Register now 👉 https://t.co/DsUVgq6Gm1

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🖥️Join @annukrenal for this webinar exploring the changing landscape of #KidneyTransplantation.

Explore the latest developments in living donation, pre-emptive transplantation & donor availability, plus screening & work-up processes

📅 4 March | 14:30

https://t.co/GBaUDxclF0

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🎉 Announced for #UKKW26: @_ShivaniSharma will deliver the Donna Lamping MDT Researcher Award lecture, recognising her influential work on #HealthEquity & inclusive #KidneyResearch.

📅 Wed 11 March | 8:30am | Harrogate

Read more: https://t.co/qcOnoaB2xM

#InclusiveResearch

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📚 Did you know attendees at #UKKW26 can claim up to 14 CPD points?

The RCP has formally approved 14 category 1 #CPD points.

Join the UK kidney community this March in Harrogate for expert-led, practice-focused learning.

Register now: https://t.co/DsUVgq6Gm1

#Nephrology

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🎉 Announced for #UKKW26: Dr Maria Fragiadaki will deliver the Stewart Cameron Lecture for outstanding contribution to basic kidney science, recognising excellence in experimental science & translational relevance.

📅 Thurs 12 March, 8:30am | Harrogate

https://t.co/CwdQa2Af0Y

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🗣️ Help inform a future Kidney Disease Strategy

#VoicestoVision listening events are taking place across the UK (in-person & virtual) Feb–Apr – to design a community-informed strategy, alongside continued campaigning for government action.

👉 Register: https://t.co/NWvxTada6x

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🔔UKKA members – have you activated & updated your membership account?

We moved platforms last month. To get the full benefit of your membership, please take a moment to
✔️Update your interests
✔️Join your professional groups

Don't delay, update today! https://t.co/8ddXyN4DMA

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🎉 Exciting news for #UKKW26!

Professor @SmeetaSinha will deliver the O’Donoghue Lecture at the opening plenary

A recognised leader in kidney medicine, rare disease & workforce development, Prof Sinha embodies the legacy of the honour.

📰 Read more: https://t.co/OOa0RIWJUv

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📢 We’re hiring!

The UK Kidney Association is recruiting a Research Governance & Delivery Manager (RaDaR) to support high-quality research into rare kidney diseases.

📍 Bristol (Hybrid)
💷 Salary from £41,500
🕒 Permanent, FT

🔗 Details: https://t.co/hBdXr7c7SC

#ResearchJobs

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📢 Join the virtual launch of #VoicestoVision on 4 Feb, 12:00–14:00!

Hear the vision & find out how you can get involved to help shape the future of kidney care, including:

• Webinar series
• Virtual workshops
• Panel discussions

👉 Register: https://t.co/NWvxTada6x

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⏰ 1 month left to register for #UKKW26

Attend the UK’s leading kidney conference & claim up to 14 #CPD points, accredited by the Royal College of Physicians.

📚 70+ sessions
📍 Spa town of Harrogate 💧
👉 Register now: https://t.co/DsUVgq6Gm1

#KidneyProfessionals #Nephrology

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🌍 Webinar: Sustainability in Kidney Care – The Canadian Experience 🇨🇦

Join @Sushealthcare at 2pm for an international online event on embedding sustainability into kidney care – with lessons for UK, EU & global practice.

🗓️ TODAY | ⏰ 14:00–15:00 GMT
🔗 https://t.co/aV111mqVl4

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#VoicestoVision is a national listening programme to help shape a future Kidney Disease Strategy & push for government action.

🗣️ Your voices are essential

📅 Be part of the conversation: https://t.co/NWvxTada6x

Working with @kidneycareuk @Kidney_Research @NKF_UK @PKDCharity

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📢 Webinar for renal trainees

Infections in the kidney transplant recipient: what every renal trainee should know

🗓️ 27 Jan, 19:00

Join Dr Mark Harber for a practical session on post-transplant infections, prevention & clinical management.

👉 Register: https://t.co/oO2WxVBbqF

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Joining us for #UKKW26, Harrogate?

With 70+ sessions spanning biopsy decision-making, glomerular disease, imaging, AI, genomics, hypertension & integrated care, the programme reflects the full breadth of kidney practice.

⏰ Registration closes 23 Feb
👉 https://t.co/hZgxJMmBSk

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First TLC symposium of 2026 with @UKKidney,
Anaesthetic Considerations in Renal Transplantation
Wed 21st Jan | 13:00 GMT
Register now (Free - HCP's only. Certificate of Attendance available): https://t.co/is62ql6iWd
@ISNKidneyCare; @Kidney_Int, @RenalFellowNtwk, @AfricanAFRAN

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'AKI recovery' is described in many ways – from stopping dialysis to creatinine within 10% of baseline.

How do you define it in practice?

👉 Share your view via this short survey: https://t.co/wBoSVfOYzw
🕐 <5 mins

📊 Results will inform UKKA AKI SIG’s work on #AKI recovery