We provide a first-class kidney dialysis service for people whose kidneys have stopped working properly.
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Kidney dialysis
Also known as: haemodialysis, renal replacement therapy
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What is it for?
Treatment for kidney failure
Kidney dialysis consultation at The London Clinic
Kidney dialysis is a treatment that removes waste products and excess salt, potassium and fluid from your blood.
Your consultant may recommend you start dialysis if your kidneys have stopped working properly.
At The London Clinic, we offer haemodialysis (the most common type of dialysis).
The dialysis unit at our hospital is a welcoming and relaxing space that features the latest dialysis machines.
We also have a team of kidney specialists and renal nurses who will provide you with world-class treatment and personalised care.
Our aim is always to make sure you have an exceptional experience with us and the best quality of life.
Contact us to find out about our kidney dialysis service and start your five-star treatment journey today.
Treatment options
Kidney dialysis is the main treatment we offer for chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.
Your consultant may also recommend one or more of the following treatments, depending on your age and health and how serious your illness is:
- Diet and lifestyle modifications
- Erythropoietin (EPO) injections
- Kidney transplant
FAQs
Haemodialysis
Before you first have haemodialysis, you’ll need minor surgery to create access to your bloodstream. This will be done in one of three ways:Fistula – an artery and vein are joined together under your skin which can usually be used for many years.Graft – a plastic tube is used to join an artery and vein under your skin which can usually be used for a few years.Catheter – a flexible tube is put into a large vein in your neck or next to your groin which is usually used for a short time.During haemodialysis, a tube is attached to a needle in your arm where the fistula or graft is located.Blood passes along the tube into a dialysis machine (also known as a haemodialyser). The dialyser acts like an artificial kidney and filters out waste, salt and excess fluid in your blood. Your filtered blood is then passed through another tube and back into your body through a second needle in your arm.Or if a catheter is used, your blood passes both into and back from the dialysis machine via this tube. Haemodialysis is usually carried out three or four days a week. Each session lasts around four hours.
If you have any concerns, please discuss with your consultant.Â
Haemodialysis side effects
- Fatigue (tired or exhausted all the time)
- Itchy skin
- Muscle cramps
- Low blood pressure, leading to sickness and dizziness
- Greater risk of sepsis (blood poisoning)
- Sleep problems
Haemodialysis advantages
- Only required three to four days a week, leaving you with three or four days without dialysis.
Haemodialysis drawbacks
- Long treatment sessions required
- Need to make changes to what you eat and drink
- Need to take medication regularly
- May need to travel to a dialysis centre
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Timeline
We aim to get you treated without delay. Typically, this involves the following steps:
Book an appointment
Our dedicated appointments team will do their very best to book in your dialysis sessions at a time that’s good for you.
Diagnosis and treatment plan
At your first appointment with us, your consultant will review your medical history, current health and discuss your treatment options.
The day of your dialysis
Our team of specialist renal nurses will welcome you to our friendly dialysis unit in central London.
They’ll first weigh you, do some general health checks and talk you through your treatment.
They’ll then make you comfortable at one of our dialysis stations and start your dialysis treatment.
After treatment, they’ll put a dressing on your access area and make sure you’ve recovered well from your treatment.
Aftercare
Between or after your dialysis sessions with us, you can contact our dialysis centre if you’ve any questions or concerns. We’ll be happy to help in any way we can.
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
The UK’s largest independent hospital
More patients choose The London Clinic than any other.
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Full intensive care on-site
World-class 13-bed ICU for expert support if your care becomes complex.
Investing in clinical excellence
Backed by Northwestern, we equip our teams with cutting-edge medical equipment.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.