Renal (kidney)
Contact us
Call our renal outpatients and appointments line on 01227 783101.
Kent renal counselling service: 01227 864380.
Our haemodialysis units are open from Monday to Saturday, 7am-7.30pm.
Change or cancel your appointment Contact a wardWhat we do
Our renal team look after people with kidney diseases. Our service includes:
general and acute nephrology (kidney) care
advanced kidney care
haemodialysis units
conservative kidney management after Peritoneal Dialysis
provide specialist inpatient care, after general and acute nephrology care
connections with Guy's hospital in London for kidney transplants
renal counselling
dietary support for people with kidney conditions.
Plan for your stay
If you're coming in for an operation, check our your stay in hospital information to help you plan for you stay.
Additional support
For help with a disability or communication need, see our hospital accessibility and communication help.
Resources
Where to find us
Our services are available at the following sites:
The Canterbury Renal Unit is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
The Thomas Beckett Centre Unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital for haemodialysis
The Alan Squirrell Satellite Renal Services Unit at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate
Ashford Satellite Renal Services Unit at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford
Dover Renal Satellite Unit at Buckland Hospital, Dover
The Alan Squirrell Satellite Renal Services Unit at Medway Hospital
Maidstone Kidney Care Centre at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospital.
How to use this service
Your GP can refer you to this service.
Kent Kidney Care Centre Support Group
Are you interested in meeting people with the same kidney condition?
Would you like the opportunity to share information, experiences or receive support from peers?
Upcoming meetings:
Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Thanington Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3XE
Wednesday 4 November – 10.30m – 12.30pm
Accessing Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Parking is available directly outside the building. It is all on one level with ramp to door and disabled toilet facilities on site.
Bus services: P2 & 1A Buses from Canterbury Bus Station travels to Canterbury East Train Station on to Park & Ride terminal – Wincheap or Thanington Bramley Avenue – ask driver for closest stop to walk to Thanington Resource Centre.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Link:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/383362313432928?p=bzploSJR0z7Fp3aRM3
Meeting ID: 383 362 313 432 928
Passcode: wQ6Xi6Nr
Ditton Community Centre
Kilnbarn Road, Ditton KENT ME20 6AH
Monday 18 January 2027 10.30am 12.30pm
New room: this meeting will be held in the Acorn Room:
From the carpark, walk down the left side of the building and enter through the electric doors. Turn right down the corridor, the Acorn room is at the bottom of the corridor.
Microsoft Teams meeting Link:
Teams meeting link: 18 January 2027
Meeting ID: 355 534 504 332 733 0
Passcode: nE93Ju9V
Accessing Ditton Community Centre
Parking is available directly outside the building. It is all on one level with ramp to door and disabled toilet facilities on site.
Bus services: 6X, 71
Train station: Maidstone station is 4 miles away, direct bus from train station possible.
Support Group contact:
For any issues on the day please call Amanda Bevin 07770733472