Dialysis service

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At Royal Free Hospital, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care, comfort, and convenience. Our modern facility is equipped with the latest technology and amenities to ensure that your dialysis treatment is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

We offer state-of-the-art dialysis facilities and equipment to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible throughout your treatment. Our dedicated staff will work with you to create a personalised treatment plan that suits your needs and preferences. Our team will provide you with comprehensive support throughout the dialysis process, from initial assessment to ongoing care.

Why choose Royal Free Hospital?

The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit has an international reputation for the provision of worldclass dialysis services.

Opened in 2013, our dialysis unit is one of the largest private dialysis units in the UK and offers the most competitive dialysis packages in London. We are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care to our patients and are proud to offer:

Dialysis treatment for international patients
Fully equipped seven treatment stations. We have morning sessions and afternoon sessions, Monday to Saturday 0800 to 2000.
One of the lowest and most competitive rates in London. We will provide all-inclusive care pathways, priced weekly
Active dialysis research programme and employing the latest techniques
Access to different funding options for self-payers, insured patients, insured international and sponsored patients with guarantee letters from approved government health offices
Our dialysis unit is run by senior dialysis nursing staff who are committed to providing the highest standards of care, supervised by Dr Peter Dupont, an experienced consultant nephrologist.
Holiday dialysis — you may need to have consultation before taking dialysis with us, speak to the member of our staff for more information.

We are committed to reinvesting all the profits generated from the private patients unit back into the NHS. Find out how we support the NHS.

Methods of dialysis we offer

When the kidneys are not functioning properly, dialysis carries out the task of filtering toxins and harmful waste products from the blood instead.

Haemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

This method uses the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum) to filter waste from the thousands of tiny blood vessels around it. Before this treatment starts, a minor surgery is needed to insert a small tube called a catheter into the abdomen, near the belly button. Dialysis fluid is then pumped into the body through the catheter.

As blood flows through the vessels in the peritoneum, waste products and toxins are drawn out of the blood and into this fluid. The used fluid is collected in a bag and replaced with new fluid. This can be done as an overnight treatment while you sleep (using a small, bedside machine) or by a manual exchange of fluid for up to four times during the day.

Plasma exchange

Plasma exchange is a medical treatment that involves removing the plasma from your blood and replacing it with donor plasma or a plasma substitute.

During plasma exchange, your blood is accessed through a catheter in a vein, similar to haemodialysis. The blood is then separated into its parts using a machine called a centrifuge. The plasma is removed and replaced with a substitute solution or donor plasma. The red and white blood cells are then returned to the bloodstream.

Plasma exchange is performed less frequently than dialysis, with treatments occurring over several weeks rather than multiple times per week.

How to prepare for a dialysis session

Preparing for a dialysis session can help ensure that the treatment is safe and effective.

If your dialysis is done in the hospital or dialysis centre, here is a checklist of things that you should do before the session:

Take medications as directed

Follow any recommended dietary and fluid restrictions

Bring medication, light snacks and something to keep you entertained

Wear comfortable clothing

Try to relax during the session by taking deep breaths or meditating

Communicate with your care team if you are experiencing any discomfort or have any questions

Practice self-care by getting enough rest and eating healthily

Our dialysis team can advise you further.

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How to get here

Our dialysis unit is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday.

We are located on the 12th floor of the Royal Free London Hospital on Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG

Telephone number: 020 7472 6451

By tube
The nearest station to the Royal Free Hospital is Belsize Park station, on the Northern Line.

The walk from Belsize Park station to the Royal Free Hospital takes seven minutes, it is partly uphill.

By train
Hampstead Heath station is very near to the hospital and is on the London Overground network, the station accepts Oyster cards.

By bus
There are lots of buses that pass by the Royal Free Hospital. Bus routes 24, 46, 168, 268 and C11 all serve the hospital.

For parking at the Royal Free Hospital, you may find more information about parking by following this link: Parking at our hospitals.

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If you are considering dialysis treatment and would like to learn more, we are happy to help you, please contact us.

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