Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Kidney Diseases
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards increasing the proportion of kidney dialysis patients able to receive treatment at home, including through implementation of the NHS "three shifts" agenda from hospital to community care.
- Answer
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The latest UK Renal Registry report in 2025 shows that the uptake of home dialysis has increased, with continued progress in expanding home therapies, which account for around 15–20% of dialysis patients. A copy of the report is attached.
NHS England, renal networks, providers and patient organisations are working together to continue to increase access to home-based therapies.
Secondary information
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- HL305
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Dialysis machines Kidney diseases
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