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UK Kidney Association Learning Hub
Access a diverse range of educational material pertaining to kidney diseases and kidney care. Delve into our extensive resources on chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, rare kidney diseases, and additional topics available here.
Our educational resources
eLearning Courses
Learn about kidney care and research through our eLearning courses, developed by leading professors and expert practitioners.
Events and Webinars
Join our informative online webinars on kidney disease and nephrology to gain valuable insights from leading experts.
Research Briefs
Read our research briefs for a sneak peek into groundbreaking research generated by the UKKA and its members. Visit the linked articles for more in-depth information.
Additional Resources
Explore our curated collection of links to useful resources, conveniently categorised by topic and tailored for specific audiences.
eLearning Courses
Our CKD eLearning Courses
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Upcoming Webinars
Watch recordings from past events and webinars
Additional Educational Resources
Organised by Topic
Clinical Practice Guidelines
- UKKA Guidelines and Commentaries: The UKKA produces commentaries stating which NICE and KDIGO recommendations the UKKA endorses. The UKKA also produces guidelines for topics not covered by KDIGO and NICE, typically on smaller topics thought to be important to UK nephrology.
Chronic Kidney Disease
- The UK eCKD Guide: The UK eCKD Guide is derived from the NICE, SIGN, and UK Kidney Association guidelines. It aims to provide quick online support for the diagnosis and management of CKD.
- Chronic Kidney Disease Explained: CKD Explained provides information about how the kidneys work, and how to get better care for CKD. It includes information about CKD basics, causes, prevention, dialysis and transplantation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Acute Kidney Injuries
- UKKA Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury: These guidelines cover the prevention, detection, management and follow-up of acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults, children and young people in both primary and secondary care and targets health care staff and organisations involved in the delivery of this care as well as relevant patient groups.
Rare Kidney Diseases
- Rare Renal - UK Kidney Association National Registry of Rare Kidney Diseases: It is often hard to find detailed information on rare diseases because they affect so few patients. Doctors may only treat a few patients with a rare disease in their whole career. This site aims to provide information and links to 30 different rare renal conditions and their current activity such as patient support groups and research. The site provides information for patients and clinicians.
- Rare Disease - Complement Pathway Disease Curriculum: The International Society of Nephrology eLearning reviewing the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of various complement-mediated kidney diseases, including: thrombotic microangiopathy, C3G, lupus nephritis, and ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis Academy 2020 recordings: The PD Academy covers all aspects of care of a PD patient. Typically held in person, the 2020 lecture series was held online due to COVID and its recordings are available on the UKKA website. These recorded lectures cover assisted PD, catheter insertion, acute PD, complications, prescribing and more.
Transplantation
Clinical Research
- ISN Global Trials Focus: The ISN Advancing Clinical Trials team presents a monthly round up of randomised trials in nephrology. They select trials not only for impact, but also to showcase the diversity of research produced by the global nephrology community. Each trial is reviewed in context and has a risk of bias assessment. The showcase aims to drive improvements in trial quality and promote greater engagement in trial activity.
- ISN Advancing Clinical Trials Toolkit: To support the growing global need for kidney disease research, the ISN has created this clinical trial toolkit, offering guidance for nephrologists and researchers, regardless of their experience level or resources. Use this resource to learn how to initiate or participate in clinical trials, which are crucial for advancing patient care in nephrology.
Kidney Organisations and Journals
- UKKA Information and Resources: The main UKKA website has links to a wide variety of kidney organisations in the UK and internationally, as well as kidney research journals and a history of nephrology.
Organised by Audience
Patients and Family Members
Nephrologists, Doctors, and Nephrology Students
Nurses
Pharmacists
Dieticians
Academic and Clinical Researchers
Our educational resources
Learn about kidney care and research through our eLearning courses, developed by leading professors and expert practitioners.
Join our informative online webinars on kidney disease and nephrology to gain valuable insights from leading experts.
Explore our curated collection of links to useful resources, conveniently categorised by topic and tailored for specific audiences.