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Archived Content Notice<\/h2>\n

You are currently accessing the Think Kidneys website. Please be aware that this site is an archive and contains content from the Think Kidneys project, which concluded in 2019. As a result, the information presented here is no longer being updated or maintained.<\/p>\n

For the most current and relevant information, we encourage medical professionals to visit the UK Kidney Association<\/a> for comprehensive resources and updates in the field. Patients and their families can find valuable, patient-centric information and support at Kidney Care UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We would also like to inform you that the Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQIP) is now part of the UK Kidney Association. For more information, please visit KQIP’s homepage<\/a> under the UK Kidney Association.<\/p>\n

We thank you for your understanding and invite you to explore these recommended resources for up-to-date insights and guidance in kidney care and health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership<\/h2>\n

Working together to develop, support and share improvement in kidney services to improve people’s health and add value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A unique clinician led inclusive partnership of professionals, patient groups, and quality improvement professionals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(KQuIP Mandate)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every year more people need renal replacement therapy – improvement drives efficiency and effectiveness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(UK Renal Registry 21st Annual Report)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Right data, right format, right time, the right hands – KQuIP underpinned by the UK Renal Registry and ready for improvement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(UK Renal Registry)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Big variation across units in the use of peritoneal dialysis – sharing the learning reduces unwarranted variation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(9th UK Dialysis Conference)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is KQuIP?<\/h2>\n

KQuIP is a dynamic network of kidney health professionals, patients and carers who are committed to developing, supporting and sharing quality improvement in kidney services in order to enhance outcomes and quality of life for patients with kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n

What does KQuIP do?<\/h2>\n

KQuIP will improve the lives of adults and children affected by kidney disease by supporting healthcare professionals, kidney units, renal networks and commissioners across the UK to achieve the highest quality of care for patients.<\/p>\n\n

KQuIP builds on rather than replaces existing quality improvement structures.<\/p>\n\n

It will do this by:<\/p>\n