Kidney Diseases: Diagnosis
Lords · Question HL14306 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Walmsley
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase opportunities to diagnose chronic kidney disease early, particularly through increased urine albumin to creatinine ratio testing.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 13 Feb 2026
NHS England is delivering a comprehensive programme to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of people with kidney disease. In 2023, NHS England published a renal services transformation toolkit to support earlier identification of chronic kidney...