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In June 2025 the UK Kidney Association held its annual kidney conference, UK Kidney Week 2025 brought more than 1,400 delegates, exhibitors and speakers to Bournemouth for three days of learning, collaboration and innovation in kidney care. As the UK’s largest conference focused on kidney services, treatment, research and professional development, the event continues to play a vital role in bringing together the full kidney community. Read all about the UK Kidney week 2025 success stories and details of how the North west renal teams showcased valuable work happening in the region.

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The NKF offers a Peer Support Service for… Individuals who have kidney disease Family members, partners or carers of somebody with kidney disease The UK-wide national service offers an opportunity for individuals to have a one-to-one chat with a fully trained peer supporter who may have similar life experiences and lifestyle stories. Whatever the experience or query you may have surrounding kidney disease, we can connect you with one of our peer supporters.

The North West Kidney Network has been working with 2 Kidney Consultants within the region to create regional guidelines and educational resources for schools and other professionals working within the child and young adults sector. The network is pleased to announce that the regional guidance and videos have been published and shared. Please do complete the survey prior to watching the videos to help us understand the training need for none Nephrology services.