Kirsty Launches Kidney Dialysis campaign (Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrats)

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Kirsty Launches Kidney Dialysis campaign

August 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Kirsty Williams AM for Brecon and Radnorshire has launched an online petition as part of the campaign to secure a new Kidney dialysis Unit in Llandrindod Wells hospital.

The Welsh Government has identified Powys as a top priority for a new Kidney Dialysis Unit and the Renal Advisory Group and Renal Networks are currently undertaking an "option appraisal" which will consider various locations, including Llandrindod Wells Hospital. A business case will then be submitted to the Welsh Government by September, after which a decision on the location will be made by the Minister.

Kirsty Williams said:"Access to renal dialysis for patients in Powys is totally inadequate. We currently have no services in the county despite around 90 people in Powys needing dialysis every year, with around 20 people on the waiting list.

"Many patients are having to travel excessive distances to Hereford for treatment, whilst others are being put off from accessing treatment altogether due to lack of transport and the long stressful journey. It is expected that more local services would increase take up significantly.

"I am calling for the Health Minister to site the dialysis unit centrally in Llandrindod Wells Hospital as it would provide fair access for all residents along with helping to secure the future of this important community hospital.

"It is important that the Minister is persuaded of the case for the unit to be situated in Llandrindod Wells and that the campaign is vocal with as much support as possible from the residents and patients of Brecon & Radnorshire. Please do sign up to my petition or write to me showing your support for the campaign."

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The petition can be found at: http://kirstywilliams.org.uk/petitions/3.html
The petition reads:

"We the undersigned welcome the recognition by the Welsh Government that the current provision for Kidney Dialysis treatment for patients in Powys is unacceptable. That Powys has been identified as a top priority for a new Kidney Dialysis Unit. That we support the siting of the Unit at Llandrindod Wells Hospital as this location provides fair access for all Brecon and Radnorshire residents."