Leicester’s Hospitals open new dialysis unit

The new facility has 35 dialysis stations and a capacity to increase to 49 stations as demand rises. 

On Monday 26 August, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust opened the doors of its new dialysis unit to treat people with kidney disease. 
 
Leicester South Dialysis Unit is located at Genesis Park in South Wigston and replaces the unit at Leicester General Hospital.

 Jorge Jesus-Silva, Head of Service for Nephrology, said: “We are very happy to have a new dialysis unit to treat the people of Leicester. Patients will find it more comfortable, efficient, and safe, and we are thankful for the support we have had to build it. With facilities like this, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust will continue to be leading in healthcare and trusted in communities.”  

The new facility has 35 dialysis stations and a capacity to increase to 49 stations as demand rises. 

There are also consultation rooms, an isolation suite comprising nine rooms with ensuite facilities, and a home dialysis training suite – all fitted out with the latest technology. 
 
Dialysis removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly and people receiving treatment at the unit can be there for up to four hours, three days a week.  

Suzi Glover, Deputy Head of Nursing for Dialysis said: “Leicester South Dialysis Unit will deliver a positive patient experience during treatment because of its purpose-built environment and provides improved facilities for staff.  
 
“The unit is large enough to accommodate our current number of patients requiring dialysis as well as any increase in need for many years to come. In addition, there are new facilities to train patients, family members, or their carers to carry out their dialysis treatments in the comfort of their own home”.