Renal

Baxter provides a complete portfolio of dialysis products for the treatment of chronic and acute renal failure. Baxter is the leading UK provider of Peritoneal Dialysis products. For patients with chronic renal failure the Baxter services include a homecare and delivery service for patients on Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis. These home based therapies enable patients to manage their own treatment making it easier for patients to lead a normal home and work life.

 

For patients requiring in centre treatment, Baxter provides a range of Haemodialysis products as well as managing seven dialysis centres.

 

Patients with acute renal failure are generally treated in intensive care units and Baxter provides a range of products and services to support this environment.

 

Baxter is constantly innovating and developing new products and services, working directly with patients, clinicians and medical staff to enhance the therapies available.

 

As well as a full product portfolio, Baxter has a complete range of services which include clinical education, patient education and training, 24hr technical support for patients and a host of other services which help the NHS meet the needs of the dialysis community. 

Unicare is the home patient management and delivery service from Baxter. Unicare supports approximately 6000 dialysis patients across the UK. With over 27 years of experience, Unicare has regional centres across the UK. Unicare not only manages the supply of dialysis products to patient’s homes, our systems also help renal healthcare professionals to monitor their patients compliance with their prescribed treatment.

The team of Baxter Clinical Specialists and Training Nurse Specialists provide expert support advice and training on all Baxter products and therapies. They have up-to-the minute information and education on all aspects of dialysis. The Baxter Clinical specialists also organise regular study days for clinical professionals involved in the care of dialysis patients.

Based at Kew, South London, the Baxter Renal Education Centre provides a comprehensive training programme for both peritoneal and home haemodialysis patients. Residential accommodation is provided for both patients and carers for the duration of the training. The centre also provides regular study days for those involved in the care of dialysis patients. It is established as a centre of excellence for the development of teaching and training methods for patients and healthcare professionals involved in dialysis.

Baxter provides a worry free service for patients travelling both in the UK and to many destinations in every continent throughout the world, whether it be for business or pleasure. Baxter Travel will arrange for the delivery of all essential PD supplies to be delivered directly to their final destination where possible.