Please do read our ‘Guidelines if you are on Haemodialysis’ Page before booking your Holiday Dialysis unit.
This page contains details of haemodialysis units that accept patients for treatment while they are on holiday. In addition, many Kidney Patients Associations (KPAs) have holiday dialysis arrangements for their own members - caravans, holiday homes, group holidays. Please ask your own KPA.
Some renal units in the UK and abroad are willing to accept patients for a holiday break, please ask your own consultant for referral.
For availability of slots at the Renal Unit in Bangor Hospital (North Wales), patients should call either Donna Jones or Sara Hirst:
Tel: 01248 384448Further information about the area and accommodation contact the Tourist Information Centre for Bangor on 01248 352786.
Unit is purpose-built with 20 stations accomodating holidaymakers in addition to our regular patient population. Unit open 7am to 18.30 and holiday patients’ shifts would be dependant on availability and demand according to regular patient needs.
It is a 10-15 min car journey from Blackpool town centre (approx £12 in a taxi) and is on a main and frequent bus route with just a short walk from bus stop to unit.
For further information contact:
Address: Clifton Dialysis Unit, Pershore Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1PB
Tel: 01253 667510
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Blackpool on 01253 478222.
Bognor Regis in West Sussex is situated on the south coast of England some 70 miles away from London. The Sussex coast is reputed to be blessed with the best climate in the country.
The Dialysis Travel Company is operating from a new purpose built centre located within the Butlins Family Entertainment Resort. Clients do not have to stay on the holiday resort to use the dialysis facilities.
For further information contact Dialysis Systems and Services:
Tel: 01932 855999.
St Helier Association for Kidney Patients (SHAK) has a caravan, available to all patients, located at Riverside Caravan Centre in Bognor Regis. Providing self-catering accommodation for up to 6 people, situated on a site with licensed bar, family room, snack bar, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a fun pool and amusement arcade.
For further information contact Nita or Ravi Patel:
Tel: 0208 407 2525
Email: Click here
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Bognor Regis on 01243 823140 or visit www.sussexbythesea.com
The KC Holiday Dialysis Centre at Southbourne, Bournemouth is a friendly, family run unit situated about 100 yards from the beautiful sandy beach. Bournemouth town and its famous pier are approximately two miles away:
For further information telephone 01202 422311.
The Newpoint Hotel at Southbourne is a friendly, family-run hotel just a short walk from the Southbourne dialysis unit. Haemodialysis and CAPD guests are welcome with special diets catered for by arrangement. For individual or group bookings contact:
Address: Newpoint Hotel, 25 Pinecliffe Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth. BH6 3PY
Tel/Fax: 01202 425047
Email: Click here
Internet: www.newpointhotel.co.uk
The Woodside Hotel is a non-smoking family managed hotel, in a tree-lined road, in one of the most pleasant parts of Southbourne. The golden sandy beach is only a 2 minute walk away and it is 2 roads away from the Southbourne unit. Contact:
Address: Woodside Hotel, 29 Southern Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3SR
Tel: 01202 427213
Email: Click here
Internet: www.woodsidehotel.co.uk
Charing Cross Holiday Dialysis Trust has recently refurbished its holiday centre, St.Anne’s in Emsworth. With a resident house manager and renal trained dialysis nurse, they are able to offer first class self catering holiday accommodation for renal patients. Full disabled facilities are available. Dialysis is undertaken in a new purpose-built dialysis unit situated in the garden.
St.Anne’s, with its beautiful gardens, is just a short walk from the centre of Emsworth, a picturesque village in the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour full of charm and character with its numerous tea shops and pubs.
All patients must be HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and MRSA negative.
For further information contact:
Address: St.Anne’s, 34 Havant Road, Emsworth, Hants PO10 7JG
Tel: 01243 376514
Fax/Message: 01243 372807
Email: Click here
Internet: www.communigate.co.uk/london/cxhdt
Whilst holidaying in the English Lake District or South West Scotland you are now able to dialyse at the Lakeland Holiday Dialysis Unit, situated beside the main A66 trunk road, close to the picturesque market town of Cockermouth, on the fringe of the Lake District National Park.
The Unit is always staffed by a fully qualified experienced nephrology nurse and is open all year round (including Saturdays).
For further information contact Louise Edgar:
Tel: 01900 822888
Email: Click here
Internet: www.lakelanddialysis.co.uk
There are many hotels and guest houses and self-catering accommodation in the area with Keswick only 12 miles away. Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Cockermouth on 01900 822634.
You will be dialysed in a dedicated dialysis room in the comfortable surroundings of the home of Margaret Clark who is a very experienced Senior Dialysis Staff Nurse. You will have access to Cable TV, radio and internet access from your own laptop if required.
We are 2 miles from Dundee city centre with plenty of hotels and B & Bs nearby. Off street parking. Refreshments. St Andrews is 15 miles away with Carnoustie 10 miles if you are looking for golf (see our website for other attractions nearby).
Opening times - All year except christmas and new years day. 08:00 - 22:00.
Internet: www.taysidedialysis.com
Tel: 07944 352505
Fax: 0138 245 3360
Opened in April 2003, Scottish Holiday Dialysis is situated in central Edinburgh. Staffed by experienced dialysis nurses, open 7 days a week and you can choose your time whenever possible. The unit is easily accessible with metered parking nearby and a frequent bus service to the door.
The facilities are surrounded by reasonably priced places to stay. However, if you have any queries prior to your stay, for example, accommodation, wheelchair hire, car hire or travel details, contact the unit and they will endeavour to help.
For further information contact Stuart or Karen:
Tel:0131 228 8833.
Email: Click here
Internet: www.scottish-holiday-dialysis.com
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Edinburgh on 0845 2255 121 or visit www.edinburgh.org
The Exeter Kidney Unit has dialysis units located in Exeter and South Molton which is on the southern edge of Exmoor, close to Barnstaple.
For further information contact Kath Soanes:
Address: Exeter Kidney Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon. EX2 5DW.
Tel: 01392 402194.
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Exeter on 01392 265700 and for South Molton on 01769 574122.
The following dailysis clinics, funded by the NHS and run by Fresenius,are available for Holiday Dialysis:
| Aberystwyth Dialysis Unit | Ty Acron, Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. |
|---|---|
| Accrington Dialysis Centre | Victoria Hospital, Accrington, Lancashire. |
| Aintree Dialysis Centre | University Hospital Aintree, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool. |
| Aston Cross Dialysis Centre | Aston Cross Business Village, Rocky Lane, Aston, Birmingham. |
| Bodmin Dialysis Unit | St. Lawrence’s Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall. |
| Broadgreen Dialysis Centre | Thomas Drive, Liverpool. |
| Camden Dialysis Centre | Ground Floor, Centro 4, 20-23 Mandela St., Camden, London. |
| Carmarthen Dialysis Centre | Bronwydd Road, Glanwili, Carmarthen, Dyfed. |
| Chorley Diaysis Centre | Chorley & Ribble District General Hospital, Chorley, Lancashire. |
| Cotswold Dialysis Centre | Gloucester Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester. (see also Severn Dialysis Clinic) |
| Chester Dialysis Unit | Stream Mill Business Centre, Steam Mill St., Chester. |
| City Dialysis Centre (Birmingham) | Ward 14, City General Hospital, Dudley Rd., Birmingham. |
| Clifton Dialysis Centre (Blackpool) | Clifton Hospital, Pershore Road, Off Clifton Drive, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. |
| Darlington Dialysis Centre | Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, Co Durham |
| Farnham Dialysis Centre | Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey. |
| Elizabeth Ward Dialysis Centre | Mayday Hospital, Thornton Heath, Surrey |
| Glan Clwyd Renal & Diabetic Unit | Glan Clwyd District General Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, Denbighshire. |
| Hereford Dialysis Centre | Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, Hereford |
| Highgate Dialysis Unit | Highgate Studios 310, 53-79 Highgate Road, Highgate, London |
| Kings Lynn Dialysis Centre | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk |
| Llantrisant Dialysis Centre | Llantrisant Business Park, Cowbridge Road, Llantrisant, Pontyclun. |
| Portsmouth Clinic | Unit A, Ground Floor, York House, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh. |
| Severn Dialysis Clinic | Gloucester Extension, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Horton Lane, Gloucester. (see also Cotswold Dialysis Centre) |
| Stockton Dialysis Centre | North Tees University Hospital, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland. |
| Stratford Dialysis Centre | Stratford-upon-Avon Hospital, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. |
| Taunton Dialysis Centre | Deane Gate, Taunton, Somerset |
| Tipton Dialysis Centre | Bateman House, 46-50 Horsely Heath, Tipton, West Midlands |
| Walsall Dialysis Unit | Alumwell Close, Walsall, West Midlands |
| Warrington Dialysis Centre | Warrington Hospital NHS Trust, Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire. |
| West Suffolk Dialysis Centre | West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. |
| West Wing Dialysis Unit (Cardiff) | Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Moira Terrace, Cardiff. |
| Windsor Dialysis Centre | Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. |
| Woking Dialysis Centre | Woking Community Hospital, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey |
| Yeovil Dialysis Centre | Abbey Village, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset |
Contact details (for all Centres): Please contact your own Renal Unit who, provided they approve you (ie the patient) to travel, can phone the Holiday Co-ordinator at Fresenius Medical Care on (01623) 445137 to check availability.
For your information, Fresenius Medical Care cannot accept bookings directly from patients as they need to ensure that the patient’s Renal Unit has approved the patient to travel.
The Golden Jubilee National Hospital at Clydebank in Glasgow is set in extensive landscaped grounds on the banks of the river Clyde. There are trained dialysis nurses and medical staff and the facilities include TV, radio, internet connection, daily newspapers and refreshments.
Patients should be established on dialysis and must have permanent dual access lines. All patients must be HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C negative.
There is a 4-star Best Western hotel attached to the hospital offering special rates for dialysis patients and relatives/friends. To take advantage of these rates, travel can be arranged through the hospital Dialysis Administrator.
For further information contact Frances Clark, Dialysis Administrator:
Tel: 0141 951 5178.
Patients do not have to stay at the hotel and further information on the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Glasgow on 0141 204 4400.
The recently opened (July 2004) Glasgow Holiday Dialysis Centre is situated in the West End of Glasgow with excellent transport links nearby.
For further information:-
Tel: 0141 561 1103
Email: Click here
Internet: www.glasgowdialysis.co.uk
Hayling Island is famous for its beaches, yachts, sea views and friendly atmosphere. The Dialysis Travel Company has a new centre located within the Warner ‘Lakeside’ Resort. Clients do not have to stay on the holiday resort to use the dialysis facilities.
For further information contact Dialysis Systems and Services on 01932 855999.
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Hayling Island on 02392 467111.
Lewisham Dialysis Centre is located on commercial premises away from the hospital environment, close to London City Airport and 20 minutes into central London. Please contact the manager, Karen Lockhart.
Address: Lewisham Dialysis Centre, 107/113 Stanstead Road, Lewisham. SE23 1HH
Tel: 020 8699 7330
Manchester Royal Infirmary can now offer offer holiday dialysis in a designated slot on the new renal unit. Initially this will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But, if that is not suitable they may be able to look at changing it in certain circumstances. Telephone for details.
Tel: 0161 276 8736
Fax: 0161 276 8021
Minehead in Somerset is a popular seaside resort located close to the Exmoor National Park. Devon is also within easy reach for those that wish to explore the countryside. The Dialysis Travel Company has a centre located within the Butlins Family Entertainment Resort.
Clients do not have to stay on the holiday resort to use the dialysis facilities.
For further information contact Dialysis Systems and Services:
Tel: 01932 855999.
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Minehead on 0845 345 2465 or visit www.minehead.co.uk
The St Andrews Clinic – Offering expert care and attention throughout your stay in classic, comfortable surroundings.
Open April to September 8am-8pm (requests outwith this period will be accommodated whenever possible).
Cost: £250 per session
Address: West Kincaple House, Kincaple, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SH
Tel: 07933300187
Fax: 01334 850313
E-mail: Click here
Internet: www.thestandrewsclinic.co.uk/.
SAKA has a caravan located at the Walsh’s site in Skegness. The caravan is 6 berth and available to all patients, however it DOES NOT have haemodialysis facilities. For more information go to www.ski.group.shef.ac.uk/saka/caravans.html.
The Dialysis Travel Company have a new six-station haemodialysis centre located within the new Beacon Medical Practice at Ingoldmells, across the road from the Butlins Family Entertainment Resort.
For further information contact Dialysis Systems and Services:
Tel: 01932 855999.
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Skegness on 01754 764821 or visit www.funcoast.co.uk
The renal unit at Wrexham General Hospital has a permanent holiday slot offering 2 appointment times every day, 10am and 2pm. It is convenient for all areas around Wrexham and the Borderlands and only 5 minutes away from Wrexham town.
To arrange holiday dialysis contact Carole Clark:
Tel: 01978 727100.
Further information about the area and accommodation contact the Tourist Information Centre for Wrexham on 01978 292015 or visit www.wrexham.gov.uk
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only.
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