This page was last updated: June 4th, 2021
We have a highly experienced and dedicated team of four consultants and a number of specialist renal nurses, dieticians and support workers.
Our services include dialysis, kidney transplants and helping patients manage their disease. We also look after patients with kidney stones, systemic vasculitis, electrolyte abnormalities or people who have injured their kidneys.
Our main dialysis unit is at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We also have satellite units at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and at Bodmin Hospital. See the toggles below for more details.
We also run a holiday dialysis service for people visiting the area. Sessions can take place in Truro and Penzance and be booked by emailing rch-tr.cornwallholidaydialysis@nhs.net.
Dialysis shifts are morning, afternoon and evening.
The Renal Unit is in the admin corridor of the Tower Block at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske, Truro.
When you enter through the Tower Block main entrance, turn right and go along the corridor towards the Princess Alexandra Wing. The Renal Unit is at the end of the corridor on the left.
If you enter from the main hospital entrance, go past the cafe (on your right) and WH Smiths (on your left). Head to the end of the corridor and go down the stairs or take the lift to the ground floor. Go left and this will bring you to the Lloyds Pharmacy shop (on your left). Continue past Lloyds, right to the end of the corridor and then turn right to enter the Tower Block. Continue straight past Tower Block reception and the Tower Block main entrance, along the corridor towards the Princess Alexandra Wing. The Renal Unit is at the end of this corridor on the left.
Find out more about coming to the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
01736 874257
Christine Davies
Frances Hichens
The Renal Unit is on the ground floor at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. When you arrive at the main entrance, go past the main reception and turn right. Follow the corridor round to the left, turn right and the Renal Unit is on your right.
Find out more about coming to the West Cornwall Hospital.
Find out more about Bodmin Hospital