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Health Minister sees benefits of home care dialysis project
The project aims to increase the number of patients who are able to receive dialysis treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
On a visit to the renal unit yesterday Monday, 14 September, Mrs Hart spoke to Elizabeth Baker, Lead Renal Network Nurse, and Gail Williams, Senior Staff Nurse who is the Clinical Lead for the self-care project. Mrs Hart also met patients benefitting from the programme.
The self-care project has been part-funded by the Welsh Assembly Government as part of the additional £9.3m provided over the last two years to improve dialysis services across Wales.
Edwina Hart said:
“This is a major step forward for kidney patients. I have been able to hear first-hand how receiving dialysis treatment in the comfort of their own homes can really benefit patients at such a difficult time.
“This is exactly the type of project I hope the All-Wales Renal Network can drive forward to help all kidney patients across Wales.”
On 25 August, Mrs Hart announced that a single body is being set up to manage kidney services in Wales. The All-Wales Renal Network will plan and develop services on a Wales-wide basis, helping to improve access and care for patients. It formally brings together the Renal Advisory Group and the North and South Wales Renal Networks.
