Association of Nephrology Nurses
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The Association of Nephrology Nurses UK (ANN UK) will become part of the UK Kidney Association (UKKA) from 7 September 2026. As part of this transition, the UKKA will take responsibility for administering ANN UK membership. Relevant membership information will be transferred securely from ANN UK to the UKKA so that your membership can continue without interruption. You do not need to take any action in relation to this transfer.
Your information will continue to be used to administer your membership and provide relevant membership services, benefits, communications and activities. Further information about how the UKKA processes personal data, including your rights, is available in the UKKA Privacy Notice.
Further information about the new membership arrangements and how to access the UKKA membership system will be shared separately. If you have any questions or concerns about the transfer of your membership information, please contact info@ann-uk.org
What does this mean for me?
Your renewal date will remain the same. You will gain the benefits of being a member of both the UKKA and ANN UK for just one membership fee. There will be additional opportunities to get involved with both ANN UK communities of Practice and UKKA Special Interest Groups; additionally you will have access to the UKKA Education Hub – a large resource of multi-professional learning opportunities, AND membership rates to UK Kidney Week too.
The Association of Nephrology Nurses UK (ANN UK) has officially become a professional group of the UK Kidney Association, effective from 7 September 2026.
The move brings ANN UK and the UKKA together within one professional association, creating a stronger, more connected multiprofessional community and ensuring nursing has a clear and influential voice within it.
ANN UK joins an established community of UKKA professional groups representing different professions, specialties and career stages across kidney care, including the UK Renal Pharmacy Group, British Association for Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Nephrology Nurses Group, Kidney Psychological Therapists, and UK Specialty Renal Trainees.
Together, these groups connect healthcare professionals from across the kidney workforce, creating opportunities to share expertise, work across professional boundaries and contribute collectively to the issues shaping kidney care. Bringing ANN UK into this community strengthens nursing representation and creates closer connections between nephrology nurses and colleagues across the wider kidney workforce.
ANN UK will retain its identity and nursing focus as a professional group within the UKKA, building on the community and activity it has established since its formation.
Dr Sarah Brand, ANN UK President and Executive Committee Chair, said:
“I am really proud to be part of such a multi-disciplinary kidney community and am committed to the nursing voice being strong within that. I firmly believe that working collaboratively across professional groups is the best way to ensure that nursing contributes to and influences key conversations within kidney care. I also believe that the UKKA is the vehicle through which that aspiration can become a reality.”
Dr Katie Vinen and Lisa Ancliffe, UKKA Presidents, said:
“ANN UK joining the UKKA strengthens the whole Association. Kidney care depends on professionals with different expertise working together, and our professional groups are an important part of bringing those perspectives together. Welcoming ANN UK into that community gives nephrology nurses a stronger platform to connect, contribute and influence what we do collectively.”
This formal agreement marks the beginning of the next phase of our work together. Over the coming months, ANN UK membership, systems and other practical elements will move across to the UKKA, with further information shared with members throughout the transition.
As ANN UK becomes part of the Association, we look forward to building stronger connections across our professional groups and creating more opportunities for the kidney workforce to learn from one another, collaborate and shape the future of kidney care together.
Renal Advanced Practice Area Specific Capability and Curriculum
The ANN UK Community of Practice group for advanced practice have produced this Renal Advanced Practice Area Specific Capability and Curriculum Framework to standardise practice for advanced practitioners working within Renal.
A number of guidelines in use across the country relating to advanced clinical practice by practitioners within renal settings were reviewed alongside the ST3 training framework used by doctors.
The document was formatted in line with already published NHS England Advanced Practice area specific capability and curriculum frameworks from other specialities, to continue the standardisation process.
The draft document was then reviewed and received approval by a number of Renal Advanced Practitioners across the country in terms of content and usability.
Further comments were also sought from NHS England, RCN, UKKA and ANNUK.
Whilst we await clarification as to the specifics of the NMC directive, we have recommended that this document be introduced into practice as a means of standardising the training curriculum for renal advanced practitioners.
Christine BuddAdvanced Clinical Practitioner (Renal) Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust01392 402517 Renal day case during office hours 01392 402591 Creedy Ward outside of office hoursc.budd1@nhs.net  |
The ANN UK elearning Renal Course is now LIVE!
Further information about the course and module content can be found here.
The course is being hosted by OCB Media, further information regarding registration and costs can be found by clicking the button below.
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Advanced Practice Community of Practice
Renal Advanced Practice Area Specific Capability and Curriculum The ANN UK Community of Practice group for advanced practice have produced this Renal Advanced Practice Area Specific Capability and Curriculum Framework to standardise practice for advanced practitioners working within Renal. A number of guidelines in use across the country relating to advanced clinical practice by practitioners […]
Enhancing Practice in Kidney Care
The ANN UK elearning Renal Course is now LIVE! Further information about the course and module content can be found here. The course is being hosted by OCB Media, further information regarding registration and costs can be found by clicking the button below. Click here for further information and registration
Why Join?
- Career guidance from an experienced mentor
- Learning by accessing high quality nurse education and training
- Revalidation support
- Access to clinical guidelines and policy resources
- Networking with peers to share ideas to inform best practice
- Join a Community of Practice group
- To get involved in projects or represent ANN UK on national committees
- Free 12 month access to Journal of Kidney Care
- To develop and improve nursing care for kidney patients
Click below to hear from Executive Committee and some of our Members to find out Why you should Join?
Supporting
Mentorship Programme
Revalidation Support
Clinical Guidelines/Policies
Calendar of Events
Learning
Access to Conferences
Educational Webinars
Renal Nursing Course
Journal of Kidney Care
Networking
Peer Online community
Share experiences
Communites of Practice
Groups
Opportunities to be involved
Supporting
- We offer a mentorship programme to help you develop your career, supported by experienced nurse mentors
- We offer practical advice and learning opportunities to help you with your NMC Revalidation
- Through the website we provide easy links to national and international clinical policies and guidelines
- We keep you informed with a Calendar of Events to plan your renal-related CPD opportunities
Learning
- Access to an Online Renal Course – or a National Curriculum for members (NOW AVAILABLE)
- Access to an annual Nephrology Nursing Conference and help nurses contribute to UK Kidney Week
- Educational webinars on a range of topics for members
- Membership which includes one year free subscription to the Journal of Kidney Care
Networking
- By joining ANN UK you will become a part of a vibrant Online community through members’ Whats App groups
- There are a range of Communities of Practice Groups, or COPs representing a variety or renal specialisms to which membership will give you access.
- The Executive Board have a wide range of renal experience and actively encourage networking.
- Engage with Research and Quality Improvement to improve patient care and develop the renal nursing workforce.
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"Being a Renal Research Nurse for over twelve years, I would recommend more and more nurses interested in this field to join ANN-UK as it offers lots of opportunities for career development in Renal Nursing and also develop interests in renal research"
Rajeshwar RamkhelawonSenior Research Nurse, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust 
"I am privileged to be one of the mentees in the ANN UK mentorship programme. This is a great opportunity to utilise the support of the mentor whilst pursuing your professional goals. A good opportunity came to me during my time as on the programme, and I got a new job role which was my goal when I applied for the programme. I have now joined the Renal anaemia team and made a step towards a specialist role. I look forward to doing the non-medical prescribing course hopefully next year which will continue my development. With this I will be needing a lot of support from my brilliant mentor! For those of you who have career aspirations and are wanting to move forward, this is the best opportunity to go for. You will be supported and guided all the way through. So, thanks to ANN UK and the ANN UK mentors."
Maribeth KisgyorgyNurse 
"ANN UK was formed in June 2018. Since its formation I have been able to attend a number of online conferences that have been co-ordinated by renal nurses for renal nurses. ANN UK keeps me up to date as an educator, giving me access to eLearning, the Journal of Kidney Care and conferences for nurses."
Mark RigbyRenal Educator Lead, Renal & Transplant Unit Nottingham City Hospital Campus 
Being involved in the special interest group (SIG) has given me that chance to have an input on projects like workforce planning surveys etc. The aim is to adapt a unified approach to home dialysis whilst still offering individualised holistic care to our patient and carer group.
We can always learn something new by sharing. It encourages us to explore and thrive on new challenges
Colette DoyleLead HHD Nurse Specialist 