Home haemodialysis (HD) is when your dialysis treatment takes place in your own home rather than in a hospital or dialysis unit. You can carry out the dialysis yourself or with the support someone who has been trained to help you.
With the cost of living continuing to increase, being reimbursed for utilities is essential to many people on a home dialysis treatment. Our guide covers everything you need to know about home dialysis reimbursement.
While winter energy blackouts are unlikely, it is best to be prepared if you are a home dialysis patient. Kidney nurse Sam Bradshaw shares some advice to put your mind at rest.
A storm or power cut can be a worrying prospect when you're dialysing at home. Kidney Care UK Trustee Maddy Warren has been on home dialysis for 25 years and shares her tips to help you manage any service disruptions to your treatment.
Episode 121
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast host Dee is joined by Sister Colette Doyle, a lead home haemodialysis nurse specialist. Colette provides an in-depth introduction to home haemodialysis, explaining what it entails, who it is suitable for, and the training process involved. The discussion covers the advantages and potential challenges of home haemodialysis and common myths and misconceptions.
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