Renal
Welcome to the Renal Department
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are commissioned by NHS England to provides treatment and care for patients living in Lancashire and south Cumbria who have kidney (renal) problems such as renal failure, vasculitis, nephrotic syndrome and anaemia. Preston has a high dependency care unit for patients with single organ failure, and provides vascular surgery, interventional radiology, renal biopsy, plasma exchange, immunosuppressive therapy and dialysis. Other services provided include outpatient, inpatient, pre-dialysis, peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
The main hub at Preston provides acute and chronic dialysis with our satellite centre providing haemodialysis to patients living in and around Chorley, Burnley, Blackburn, Ulverston, Kendal and Blackpool. The Renal Department also provides a range of services and clinics at hospitals throughout the region, enabling patients to access care locally. Some renal services, such as haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis can be given in patients’ homes and there is a Home Haemodialysis Unit at Chorley and Westmorland Dialysis Units. Kidney transplants are carried out at Manchester Royal Infirmary with the Preston Team providing pre-transplant and post-operation care.
- Renal Referrals & Advice
From Monday, 6 September 2021, all external Renal referrals to royal Preston Hospital are online.
For all in-patient advice or transfer request please complete the referral form found here LSCreferrals.lthtr.nhs.uk.
If your referral is sent before 11am and not requiring a telephone conversation where possible we are happy to offer advice electronically on receipt of the form and will endeavour to reply by 3pm same day.
Please access our guidance notes on looking after dialysis patients which will hopefully answer common questions and provides relevant contact details. Please use the advice & referral link if after reading the document, you require further support from our team.
Below is a full guide on how to use the new system.
If you are struggling with our user guide, please check out our FAQ.
- About the team
Consultants
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- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
Kidney transplant patients
Renal Dialysis
- Renal Patient Engagement Group
Renal services are currently enjoying the benefits of more active patient engagement and participation in their decision making. As a specialist Renal centre, our trust serves the entire community of renal dialysis and transplant patients within the network of Lancashire and South Cumbria. This is a logistically large footprint, and patient input has been invaluable in helping us to manage and improve this service.
Renal services previously had meetings with regional patient representation but the Renal Patient Engagement (RPE) group was firmly established in July 2016, and since then regular meetings have been held with service users who represent all surrounding areas as well as dialysis and transplant patients. Representatives from The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) also attended one of the meetings, which proved beneficial in solving problems and alleviating concerns surrounding patient transport.
Renal patients and their carers are invited to attend the forums via the local Kidney Patients Association, and there is a regular cohort of 6-10 patients who do attend. It is hoped that these service users will continue to actively engage and that more will join when they see the benefits of doing so.
By engaging with patients and families this way, we are able to ensure that the future of our Renal service meets the needs of those who depend on it, as well as those who may come to need it in the future.
If you are a hemodialysis patient, please click here to complete our survey or download the PDF for a paper copy: Renal Haemodialysis patient questionnaire PDF
- Conservative Care of Kidney Disease
- Our Dialysis Units
Preston Dialysis Unit at Royal Preston Hospital
The unit is managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides high quality life enhancing renal care for patients in the Lancashire area, offering HD and HDF services in a safe facility accommodating 16 dialysis stations for our chronic population and 12 stations for our acute population. The unit is equipped with accessible facilities and free Wi-Fi for patients’ entertainment.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Liz Coleman
Unit Managers: Christina McCrone and Judith Todd
Treatment Hours:
Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 21:00 – On Call service out of these hours.
Sunday – emergency
Contact Information:
Address: Preston Dialysis Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT
Telephone: 01772 716565
Email: renalcentre.preston@lthtr.nhs.uk
Chorley Dialysis Unit & Home Therapy Department at Chorley & South Ribble District Hospital
Chorley Dialysis Unit is situated at Chorley & South Ribble District Hospital and is open Monday through to Saturday and closed on Sundays, Christmas and New Year Days.
The unit is managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides high quality life enhancing renal care for patients in the Lancashire area, offering HD and HDF services safe facility accommodating 12 dialysis stations and a single side room. The unit is nurse-led and equipped with accessible facilities, individual TV screens as well as free patient Wi-Fi for patients’ entertainment.
Chorley is also home to our main Home Therapy Department where patients are trained to be able to dialyse at home.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Unit Manager: Richard Milner
Home Therapy Unit Manager: Tracy Jefferies
Treatment Hours:
Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 23:30
Sunday Closed
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Chorley Dialysis Unit, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1PP
Telephone Number: 01257 261 222
Email: renalc2@lthtr.nhs.uk
Map of Chorley HospitalClifton Renal Centre
The Clifton Renal Centre was refurbished and extended in the summer of 2022 and is a nurse-led satellite dialysis centre managed by Diaverum on behalf of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The centre has 24 dialysis stations and provides dialysis in a modern and comfortable facility.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Centre Manager: Rhina Villalon
Treatment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 07:00 — 19:00
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 07:00 — 19:00
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Clifton Hospital, Pershore Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 1PB.
Telephone: 01253 667510
Email: renalcentre.Clifton@lthtr.nhs.ukLaurie Solomon Renal Centre, Blackburn
The purpose-built state of the art Laurie Solomon Renal Centre in Blackburn opened in August 2022 as a satellite renal centre of the Royal Preston Hospital.
The renal centre was developed and is managed by Diaverum on behalf of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They provide high quality life enhancing renal care for patients in the Lancashire area, offering HD and HDF services in a modern and safe facility accommodating 24 dialysis stations.
The centre is nurse-led and equipped with accessible facilities, individual TV screens as well as free patient Wi-Fi for patients’ entertainment.
Haemodialysis: Yes
Peritoneal dialysis: No
They accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Centre Manager: Rebecca Ranford
Deputy Centre Manager: Samantha Beardsworth
Treatment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 07:00 — 18:30
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 07:00 — 18:30
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW
Telephone: 01254 404014
Email: RenalCentre.Blackburn@lthtr.nhs.ukJohn Sagar Renal Centre, Burnley
The John Sagar Renal Centre opened in June 2022 and is a 24-station, nurse-led dialysis facility in Briercliffe Shopping Centre managed by Diaverum in partnership with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Unit is accessible and equipped with a spacious waiting area, individual TV screens, free Wi-Fi and patient parking.
Patients will be offered light refreshment while on dialysis and celebrate important dates and social events including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, charity, seasonal and national events with patients. Reading materials are also available in the clinic.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Centre Manager: Louisa Tunstill
Deputy Centre Manager: Bobby Minoza
Treatment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 07:00 — 18:30
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 07:00 — 18:30
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Unit A Briercliffe Shopping Centre, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 1WB.
Telephone: 01282 211200
Email: RenalCentre.Burnley@lthtr.nhs.ukFurness Renal Centre, Ulverston
The Furness Renal Centre opened in July 2021 is a nurse-led satellite dialysis centre managed by Diaverum, on behalf of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The centre provides dialysis in a modern and comfortable facility, accommodating 12 dialysis stations. All stations are equipped with individual TV screens for patient entertainment during dialysis. For the convenience of patients and their Carers, free patient Wi-Fi is available as well as complimentary patient parking and accessible facilities.
The clinic has a Minimal Care room, which is a separate space away from the main treatment room, where patients who are able, can undertake treatment independently, giving them more flexibility and empowering them to take control of their care, with minimal or no supervision.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Centre Manager: Karen Harris
Treatment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 07:00 — 19:00
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 07:00 — 13:00
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Overdale Lodge, Sandside Road, Ulverston, LA12 9EF
Telephone: 01229 232101
Email: RenalCentre.Ulverston@lthtr.nhs.ukWestmorland Renal Centre and Home Therapy Department, Kendal
The Westmorland Renal Centre was refurbished in 2022 and is managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Westmorland Renal Centre is also home to a Home Therapy Department where patients are trained to be able to dialyse at home.
Accept Holiday Patients.
Matron: Lisa Morris
Centre Manager: Louise Berry
Home Therapy Unit Manager: Tracy Jeffries
Treatment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 07:00 — 19:00
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 07:00 — 19:00
Closed on Sunday, Christmas and New Year Days.Contact Information:
Address: Burton Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RG
Telephone: 01539 732288
Email: RenalCentre.Kendal@lthtr.nhs.uk
