As COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, patients are keen to make travel plans, but concerns continue about rates of COVID-19 infection in the UK. The National Kidney Federation, along with other kidney charities, has published new guidance irrespective of DAFB type (Haemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis). You can read the new May 2022 guidelines by clicking here

BIRMINGHAM

QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2WB                                                     
Telephone : 0121 627 2000
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.uhb.nhs.uk

10 satellites dialysis units;
Aston 24 stations,
Smethwick 28 stations,
Greatbridge 24 stations,
Kings Norton 20 stations,
Hereford 20 stations,
Worcester 19 stations,
Woodgate Valley 24 Station,
Redditch 16 stations,
Sparkhill 24 station and
Llandrindod Wells 4 stations

Brighton

SUSSEX KIDNEY UNIT
The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
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.

Telephone number: 01273 696955
E-mail: [email protected]
Website : www.bsuh.nhs.uk

Bournemouth 

KC Holiday Dialysis Centre, 35 Southwood Avenue,
Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3QB
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.
8 station unit
Off road parking and wheelchair access.
Dialysis facilities all year round.
First line medical support.
Online booking form Here
Offering 3 self-catering holiday apartments for patients close to the unit and the beach
Free treatment for NHS dialysis patients

Telephone : 01202 422311
Email Address: [email protected]
Website : Click here

CROMWELL HOSPITAL

Call  +44 (0)20 7460 5700 
Website: Cromwell Hospital Dialysis Unit

At Cromwell Hospital, we aim to deliver comfortable and convenient dialysis services tailored to our patients’ needs and lifestyles. 

In our private dialysis clinic, we have eight haemodialysis stations, using the latest Gambro haemodialysis machines – the Artis Physio system and the AK 98 dialysis machines. We can provide complimentary refreshments upon request.   

For your peace of mind, our clinic is supported by a 24-hour on-call consultant, with intensive care available for acute emergencies. 

Anyone is welcome to book a haemodialysis session at our clinic. We provide both inpatient and outpatient dialysis, as well as holiday dialysis for patients visiting London. 

CUMBRIA

Cockermouth

LAKELAND HOLIDAY DIALYSIS Unit 7E Lakeland Business Park,
Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0QT

Under new management : Lynne and David Alderson
Telephone: 01900 822888
E-mail: [email protected].
Website: www.lakelanddialysis.co.uk
Treatment costs are NHS covered

We provide an extensive and personal dialysis service with a strong focus on patient care. It is our objective to make all our dialysis patients feel relaxed and ensure they receive the highest quality of care, within a close proximity of the beautiful Lake District area.

Dialysis is delivered with the use of high specification, HDF Fresenius machines.

CORNWALL

Bodmin

Bodmin Renal Unit, Bodmin St. Lawrence Hospital,
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2QT
Offering two dialysis shifts per day and holiday dialysis for visitors to the area.
Tel: 0736 874257
Website: www.freseniusmedicalcare.co.uk

Truro

The Duchess of Cornwall Renal Unit, Treliske TR1 3LJ
This is a popular tourist destination and places for holiday dialysis can be limited. Patients should plan their visit well in advance and also check availability of accommodation.
For more information contact the Holiday Dialysis Co-ordinator
Tel : Caroline Langley 01872 252888
Email : [email protected]

Penzance

The Aubrey Williams Renal Unit,
West Cornwall Hospital, Clare Street, Penzance TR18 2PF
Dialysis shifts at this renal unit are mornings, afternoons and evenings. Please call for availability and holiday dialysis paperwork
For booking arrangements please call the Unit Manager or Holiday Co-ordinator
Tel : 01736 874257

DEVON

Exeter

The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Heavitree Renal Unit
Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW

Bookings for Exeter (Heavitree), Honiton, Barnstaple, Torquay please contact Yvonne Wood on 01392 402194, Fax: 01392 402527,
e-mail [email protected]
Web site www.rdehospital.nhs.uk
The Holiday Co-ordinator at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital will book holiday dialysis sessions in four satellite units in Devon;
• Exeter (Heavitree Hospital)
• Honiton (EDSKU)
• Barnstaple (NDSKU)
• Torquay (SDSKU)

Holsworthy

Renal Services + Davita, Unit 12 Tamar Business Units,
River Tamar Way, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy EX22 6EP

Close to the sandy beaches of Bude.
Contact Renal Services, 22a Ives Street, London SW3 2ND
Tel: 0207 581 3139
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.renalservices.com

HAMPSHIRE

Milford on Sea

Milford Dialyis Centre
The Joy Grinder Suite, Milton on War Memorial Hospital
Sea Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0PG

On the edge of the New Forest and situated a few minutes walk from sea.
For further details and booking contact Renal Services + Davita, 22a Ives Street, London SW3 2ND on Telephone number : 0207 581 3139
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.renalservices.com

Renal Services, Havant
Block C Langstone Gate, Solent Road, Havant PO9 1TR

Located in south east Hampshire bordering Hayling Island and the unspoilt natural beauty of Langstone Harbour.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.renalservices.com

LINCOLNSHIRE

Boston

Boston Dialysis Unit, Havenside, Fishtoft Road, Boston, PE21 0AH

This is a renal services + Davita renal unit.
Website : www.renalservices.com
E.mail : [email protected]

Skegness

SKEGNESS DIALYSIS UNIT, 5 Ida Road, Skegness PE25 2AR

This unit is situated on the east coast of Lincolnshire two miles from the main town and within walking distance of the Butlins Family Entertainment resort
Holiday patients accepted all year round.
Renal Unit telephone : 01754 762220
For further details and booking contact Renal Services + Davita, 22a Ives Street, London SW3 2ND
Website : www.renalservices.com
E.mail : [email protected]

Grantham 

Grantham Dialysis Unit, 148 Barrowby Road, Grantham NG31 8AF

This unit is 26 miles from Lincoln and approximately 24 miles east of Nottingham and situated approx 2 miles from the main town.
Tel : 01476 850025
Email Renal Services + Davita : [email protected]
Website : www.renalservices.com

LONDON

LONDON BRIDGE HOSPITAL
Renal Dialysis Unit, 27 Tooley Street, London SE1 2PR
This is a private facility offering patients holiday renal dialysis services. The unit operates between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Saturday with a 2 shift system in place. This is a modern comfortable facility with 7 stations and 1 isolation room.
For more information Telephone: 020 7234 2957
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.londonbridgehospital.com

ST GEORGE’S HEALTHCARE NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT
Provide a complete range of nephrology services.
There is also a satellite unit in Colliers Wood
(near tube station on the northern line, in London)
Telephone: 0208 672 1255

GUY’S & ST. THOMAS’ NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
NHS Foundation Trust Holiday Dialysis
Our dialysis units accept enquiries regarding holiday dialysis sessions for NHS patients from other units and visiting non-NHS or private patients. We have a number of locations, including our new Borough Kidney Treatment Centre in central London.
Acceptance for dialysis will depend on availability at your desired unit on your preferred dates as well as your clinical suitability.

Our units
Our dialysis units offer high quality dialysis in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our aim is to provide a timely, safe and smooth service for visiting patients. The dialysis units are located in Camberwell, New Cross Gate, Borough and Tunbridge Wells.

Cost
For NHS holiday patients wishing to dialyse in our units there is no charge.
Certain countries, such as those within the EU, have an agreement with the NHS meaning there is no direct charge to patients. To find
out if you are eligible for NHS treatments please contact our holiday coordinator.
The cost for private patients and patients who are not eligible for NHS treatment is £300 per dialysis session.

Contact us
If you wish to attend one of our units for holiday dialysis, please contact our holiday dialysis coordinator. Bookings should be made at least four weeks in advance. Once you have contacted us, we will send you all the necessary documentation for completion.
Website: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8068 0500

MANCHESTER

Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester
M13 9WL
Providing dialysis services to North, South and central Manchester.
For further information contact: Janice Wragg
Telephone number: 0161 276 8736
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: mft.nhs.uk

SALFORD ROYAL RENAL UNIT

Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD
Holiday dialysis can be provided at Salford Royal and satellite units in the Greater Manchester area. Please contact the holiday co-ordinators on the telephone numbers provided for further information.
Salford Royal Renal Unit – 0161 206 0483
Bolton Satellite Unit – 01204 390218
Wigan Satellite Unit – 01942 482050
Rochdale Satellite Unit – 01706 906140
Website: http://www.srft.nhs.uk

NORFOLK

Cromer

Cromer Dialysis Unit, North Norfolk
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.
For further information contact: Senior Sister Janet Dickenson
Telephone: 01603 646155
Website http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk
E-mail: [email protected]

Derisingham

NORFOLK HOLIDAY DIALYSIS
Based in the village of Dersingham close to Sandringham Estate. Just 2 minutes drive from the main coast road with easy access into Norfolk’s beaches and rolling countryside.
One to one nursing care with experienced, friendly staff in a relaxed and quiet environment.
For more information Telephone Michelle & Danny on: 01485 545719
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http://www.norfolkholidaydialysis.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

THE JAMES PAGET HOSPITAL
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6LA
This is an NHS hospital providing renal care for patients holidaying in the Norfolk area.
For holiday dialysis enquiries telephone: 01493 452484
Website www.jpaget.nhs.uk

Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Centre Telephone: 01493 846 345

Wells Next The Sea

MERMAID DIALYSIS UNIT
Wells Community Hospital, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Holiday dialysis development on the north Norfolk coast located at
Wells Community Hospital.
For further information contact: Philipa Johnston, Manager
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 581 3139
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wellshospital.org.uk

PLYMOUTH 

Derriford Hospital Dialysis Centre
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8DH
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.
For holiday dialysis enquiries contact: 01752 431698
Website www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk
E-mail: [email protected]
Plymouth Tourist Information: 01752 306330

SHROPSHIRE

Ludlow

Ludlow Dialysis Unit, Ludlow Community Hospital,
Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1QX
This is the perfect market town to captivate all, with its history, heritage, Norman Castle and listed buildings. South Shropshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a wealth of wildlife and fine food.
This is a five stationed satellite dialysis unit which enables them to take holiday patients all year round, in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. 
For further information contact Carol Williams or Julie Cooper
Telephone: 01584 872201 Ext 169
E-mail: l[email protected]
Further information about the surrounding area and accommodation can be found by contacting the Ludlow Tourist Information Centre on 01584 875 053.

WILTSHIRE

Salisbury

Salisbury Dialysis Unit, Block 10, Odstock Road, Salisbury SP2 8BJ
Situated within Salisbury District Hospital
This cathedral city has interesting history and architecture. Close to Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain and is the inspiration for many of John Constable’s paintings.
Renal Unit telephone : 01722 411441
For further details and booking contact Renal Services + Davita, 22a Ives Street, London SW3 2ND on Telephone number : 0207 581 3139
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.renalservices.com

Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase,
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RY
This is an 28 bedded NHS Haemodialysis Unit located about two miles
from the seafront and is less than one hour by train from London
and also located close to Southend Airport.
For further information please Telephone : 01702 385143
Website : www.southend.nhs.uk

YORKSHIRE

York

YORK - EASINGWOLD - HARROGATE
York Renal Unit, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE
NHS services providing haemodialysis treatment at units in York, Easingwold and Harrogate.
All units are conveniently situated for holidays in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and coastline. Holiday bookings are taken all year round including Christmas time. All units have free patient parking available, televisions at each station and light refreshments for patients on dialysis.
York Renal unit also has free broadband wifi access for patients. Short notice bookings are welcome if capacity allows
For further information Telephone : 01904 725375
Website : www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

Bridlington

BRIDLINGTON DIALYSIS UNIT, Royal Blackburn Hospital, 8 Bessingley Road,
Bridlington, Yorkshire YO16 4QP
This is a Fresenius unit.
For further details please
Telephone : 01262 408070
Email : [email protected]

SCOTTISH BORDERS

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

Situated in the beautiful Scottish borders countryside close to many famous tourist attractions. Free parking on site
This is a small modern satellite unit with 12 dialysis machines.
For further enquiries contact : Clare McWilliam or Liz Coutts on Telephone 01896 826637 
E-mail : [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: Borders Dialysis Unit
Booking notice period at least 6 weeks and preferably as far in advance as possible.

Glasgow

Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF
For holiday dialysis information Telephone: 0141 201 3646 or
0141 211 4818
E-mail: [email protected]

WESTERN ISLES DIALYSIS UNIT

Western Isles Hospital, MacAuley Road, Stornoway, Isles of Lewis,
HS1 2AP
This nurse led unit provides haemodialysis facilities in a relaxed and professional environment. Spectacular scenery and sandy beaches.
Gambro AK 200 Ultra S machines.
For more information telephone: 01851 708333
Email: [email protected]

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