Written questions

Kidney Diseases

Lords · Question HL305 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Watts

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

Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Jun 2026

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, rena...