The NKF Holiday Pages —Dialysis Units in the United Kingdom
The NKF Holiday Pages —
Please do read our ‘Guidelines if you are on Haemodialysis’ Page before booking your Holiday Dialysis unit.
For further Dialysis units, see also Dialysis Centres on our Useful Links page.
The Dialysis Freedom and the UK Dialysis Swap Scheme website may also be of use.
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.
The Satellite Dialysis Unit at Royal United Hospital in Bath recently acquired a Wednesday pm and a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday slot for holiday dialysis.
Address: Royal United Hospital, Coombe Park, Bath BA1 3NG
Contacts: Staff nurse Matthew Gayles or ward adminstrator Maggie Warth
Tel: 01225 825956
E-mail: matthew.gayles@ruh.nhs.uk
Website: www.renal.org/unit/?c=bath
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
Fax: 01253 667517
E-mail: blackpool.clinics-gb@fmc-ag.com
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Blackpool on 01253 478222.
St. Helier Association for Kidney Patients (SHAK) has a caravan available for 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.
Website: www.shskpa.org
Friendly, family run unit situation about 100 yards from the beautiful sandy beaches of Southbourne, Bournemouth town and its famous pier are approximately 2 miles away. Established 1995.
Parking and wheelchair access. Dialysis facilities all year round.
Opening times 8am to 8pm. First line medical support.
For further information telephone 01202 422311.
Website: www.kcdialysiscentre.com
Griffen Self-catering Holiday Flats. Easy access to the beach opposite the flats, by cliff lift or path. All flats have deluxe specifications.
Address: 55 Southern Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3SS
Tel: 0844 736 0130
Email: reservations@griffenholidayflats.co.uk
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
Website: www.newpointhotel.co.uk
The Woodside is a small, friendly family run guest house, situated in a very pleasant tree-lined road just 3 minute walk from both dialysis centre and Southbourne’s beautiful sandy beach.
Many of our guests are dialysis patients so we are well aware of specific dietary requirements.
Address: 29 Southern Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3SR
Tel: 01202 427213
Email: enquiries@the-woodside.co.uk
Website: www.the-woodside.co.uk
Holiday dialysis is offered in the evening and patients are expected to make their own way in. Patients are asked for recent blood results and swabs confirming that they are negative for Hepatitis, HIV and MRSA.
Address: Sussex Kidney Unit, The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
Tel: 01273 696955
E-mail: holidaydialysis@bsuh.nhs.uk
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
Website: 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.
This clinic is run by Margaret in her own house giving your time here a real home from home feel. Haemodialysis is offered in a bright comfortable room with cable television and radio. There is also access to the internet via your own laptop if required. Margaret has been nursing for over 30 years and offers a high qualify service with excellent patient care on a one to one basis.
Two miles from Dundee city centre there are plenty of hotels and B&Bs nearby.
Open all year round except Christmas and New Years day.
Contact: Margaret Clark
Tel: 07944 352505
Website: www.taysidedialysis.com
Providing a friendly, comfortable and convenient environment in which to have your dialysis treatment.
Address: Scottish Holiday Dialysis, 93 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NU
Tel: 0131 228 8833.
Email: info@scottish-holiday-dialysis.com
Website: 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
Dialysis centres in Corby and Leicester.
For further information contact Claire Watkiss:
Tel:07788 888686.
Email: Click here
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 Yvonne Wood:
Address: Exeter Kidney Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon. EX2 5DW.
Tel: 01392 402194.
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.
84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF
Tel: 0141 201 3646 or 0141 211 4818.
Email: gri.renal.unit@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
This is an NHS hospital providing renal care for patients holidaying in the Norfolk area.
For holiday dialysis enquiries:Tel: 01493 452484
Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Centre Telephone 01493 846 345
Hayling Island is famous for its beaches, yachts, sea views and friendly atmosphere.
Address: Renal Services Independent Dialysis, Renal Services plc, Buckingham Court, 79 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6PR
Tel: 020 7222 3014
Email: info@renalservices.com
This is a private facility offering patients holiday renal dialysis services. This is a new unit built with the latest AK200 Ultra S Gambro machines WR0300H water treatment system and polyflux dialysers. It offers comfortable, reclining dialysis chairs, selection of daily newspapers, personal TV with cable, refreshments and snacks available and one nurse per two patients.
Address: The London Independent Renal Dialysis Unit, The London Independent Hospital, Renal Dialysis Unit, 1 Beaumont Sq, Stepney Green, London, E1 4NL London
Tel: 020 7780 2414/5
Fax: 020 7780 2416
Email: dialysis_lih@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Website: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/renaldialysis
Providing dialysis services to North, South and central Manchester.
Contact: Janice Wragg
Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 8736
Email: Janice.Wragg@cmmc.nhs.uk
Specialist trained nurses and assistants.
Address: Renal Services Independent Dialysis, Renal Services plc, Buckingham Court, 79 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6PR
Tel: 020 7222 3014
E-mail: info@renalservices.com
Holiday dialysis visitors welcome but need to have been on dialysis for more than 6 months, be stable and fit to travel. MRSA, HEP B&C, HIV cleared.
Senior Sister Janet Dickenson
Tel: 01603 646155
E-mail: janet.dickenson@nnuh.nhs.uk
Louise Bennett, Manager
Address: Wells Community Hospital, Mill Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1RF
Tel: 01328 711996
E-mail: louise.bennett@wellshospital.org.uk
Website: www.wellshospital.org.uk
Can accommodate up to six holiday dialysis patients, on a pre-booked basis. Plymouth has a history going back to Sir Frances Drake and can boast the Hoe and its beautiful scenery, the Barbican with its fishing boats and quaint pubs. This unit is only 20 minutes away from the Dartmoor National Park and 45 minutes away from glorious sandy beaches.
Address: Holiday Dialysis Co-ordinator, Haemoddialysis Unit, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL12 8DH
Tel: 01752 792458
E-mail: swte@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
Situated on the south coast between Portsmouth and Chichester, this picturesque village set in the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour, is full of charm and character with its narrow streets, numerous tea shops and pubs, some dating back to the 18th century.
In June 2000 the Caroline Erskine Dialysis Unit was completed in the grounds of St. Anne’s and officially opened by HRH Princess Alexandra the following November. It enables 3 patients to dialyse during their holiday. Mrs Ellie Faber, a renal trained nurse, supervises the dialysis.
Address: St Anne’s, 34 Havant Road, Emsworth, Hants PO10 7JG
Tel: 01243 376514 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm or 01243 372807
E-mail: e.faber123@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.communigate.co.uk/london/cxhdt/index.phtml
Within walking distance of the Butlins Family Entertainment resort.
Address: Renal Services Independent Dialysis, Renal Services plc, Buckingham Court, 79 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6PR
Tel: 020 7222 3014
E-mail: info@renalservices.com
Further information about the area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Tourist Information Centre for Skegness on 01754 764821.
This is a spacious 20-station facility at the Royal Cornwall Hospital together with a satellite unit in Penzance. The renal unit is supported by four consultant nephrologists working together with specialist nurses, renal technicians and clinical support staff. Cornwall is a popular tourist destination and the limited availability for holiday dialysis is in high demand. Holiday dialysis sessions are offered in the evenings (after 5 pm) either in Truro or Penzance. Patients wishing to enquire about availability for dialysis in Cornwall should ask their home dialysis unit holiday co-ordinator to contact us via our email account.
For more information contact:
Address: Cynthia Dawson, Renal Unit Administrative Assistant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro TR1 3LJ
E-mail: holiday.dialysis@rcht.cornwall.nhs.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:
Contact: Chris Pugh
Address: Wrexham General Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham LL13 7TD
Tel: 01978 727100.
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only.
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