Kidney Care Norfolk

Having a kidney transplant is the best way to replace lost kidney function, however, not all will be suitable for this treatment. This may be due to reasons out of individual's control but for many others this is often down to lifestyle choices.

Peritoneal dialysis is a more home-based therapy. It is done independently by yourself and can be carried out in most places (at work, watching television, in the car!). This type of treatment requires good self-motivation.

Haemodialysis is the most common method used to treat end stage renal failure. Most patients dialyse 3 times a week for between 3.5-4 hours a session. Haemodialysis can also be carried out in your own home by you and a carer if you meet certain criteria and commit to extensive training.

The point of doing dialysis is to feel better and to live longer. But if somebody is very frail and perhaps has other problems, doing dialysis might not achieve this. Conservative care is an option to consider in this case. It does not mean that we stop providing care for you.