Welcome to the ANN UK Networking page
Networking is a great opportunity to exchange best practice knowledge, learn about what is going on in the kidney care community and stay abreast of the latest developments.
Active professional networking can help us strengthen the voice of kidney care nurses. Join one of our Communities of Practice (COPs). Get connected via our social media pages and seek advice or support. Keep an eye on our newsfeed which has information on new initiatives, learning events and opportunities. Get involved in networking through ANN UK, the national community for kidney care nurses.
ANN UK Communities of Practice (COP)
Acute Kidney Injury COP
Engage with nurses across the UK with an interest in preventing, detecting and managing acute kidney injury.
Advanced Clinical Practice COP
The aims of the group are to develop and share experience, knowledge and best practice in Advanced practice (Renal). Encourage collaborative working and offer support to Trainee Advanced practitioners and Advanced Practitioners.
Advanced Kidney Care COP
The AKC COP offers nationwide peer support from other AKC practitioners so we can share ideas and best practice. With regular teaching sessions on AKC specific topics, support with quality improvement initiatives, active professional networking opportunities.
Anaemia COP
The Anaemia COP is now established as a national and international forum for discussing debating and advancing the provision of anaemia services.
Haemodialysis COP
Supporting nurses working within the Haemodialysis field. Providing professional development opportunities, education, support networks all with the aim of improving the clinical care and experience of patients on haemodialysis.
Home Therapies
A group for nurses working in home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis settings to share and develop best practice for new and established home dialysis services.
Nursing Research in Kidney Care
A network created to promote the influence of nurses working in kidney care research across the UK, to develop and share best clinical and research practice.
Vascular Access COP
The aim of this group is to facilitate UK wide communication, share best practice and provide peer support for nurses and other members of the MDT involved in the care of vascular access for Dialysis.
Transplant COP
Supporting nurses working within the Transplant field. Providing professional development opportunities, education, support networks all with the aim of improving the clinical care and experience of transplant.
Coming soon:
Communities of Practice Groups under development
- Paediatrics
Idea for a new COP or want to get involved?
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Events
Networking events within the kidney care community such as conferences and webinars are taking place regularly.
See our calendar of events for further details
Get involved
ANN UK Membership – how will my membership change as we migrate to the UKKA
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
ANN UK now a Professional Group of the UKKA
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
ANN UK Education Bursaries 2026
Application Form for ANN UK Eduation Bursary is here Guiding principles for the allocation of ANN UK Education Bursary funding is here. Please ensure you
Opportunities
ANN UK members often provide valuable nursing input in the wider kidney care agenda – please watch this space for the chance to get involved in the development of guidelines and standards to improve the care of patients living with kidney diseases