Te Huhi Raupō Renal Unit

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Te Huhi Raupō Renal Unit provides diagnostic and therapeutic services, both acute and chronic to people in Taranaki. 

These include:

• Haemodialysis (HD), both in-centre and Home Haemodialysis (HHD)
• Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
• Management of kidney transplant patients, from one month post transplant.
• Management of patients suffering the later stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 4)
• Pre-dialysis education in preparation for different modes of dialysis

Taranaki Kidney Support Group - Here to help

• Our mission:  To provide Information, Education and Support for all persons affected by Kidney Disease in the Taranaki area.
• Practical Information and emotional support at home or by phone, mail or on Facebook.
• Free newsletter.
• Regular support group meetings and activities, putting people in touch with others in similar situations.
• All these services are free.

New Referrals

All GP referrals or those from other specialities are seen in our general medical clinics.
In patients with acute renal failure are reviewed by our on-site nephrologists.
Out of hours dialysis can be provided in the Intensive Care Unit.

Haemodialysis (HD)

Haemodialysis is a procedure that involves removing blood from the body, passing it through a filter and returning it to the body.  This typically takes 4 to 5 hours and patients are closely monitored during the treatment.  Currently there is a morning and afternoon shifts on Monday,Wednesday and Friday, and a morning shift only on Tuesday,Thursday,& Saturday.

Home Haemodialysis (HHD)

Home Haemodialysis is performed by the patient in their home and is the treatment of choice for those who are unable to do Peritoneal Dialysis.  A dedicated HHD training service was established in 2010.  A monthly clinic is held for these patients.

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Peritoneal dialysis is a home based therapy where fluid is introduced into the patient's abdomen via a tube which is surgically inserted.  The fluid is allowed to "dwell" for 4 to 6 hours and is then drained out and the procedure is  repeated 4 to 6 times a day. This form of PD is called Continuous Ambulatory (CAPD).  Automated PD (APD) is also available for suitable patients.  In this case a machine is used to perform the treatment during the night. PD patients are seen by Dr Hayat in a monthly clinic.

Transplantation

Transplant patients return to Taranaki after a period of time in the hospital that performs the transplant, usually Auckland.  These patients are then closely monitored by the RU staff.  A monthly transplant clinic is provided by Dr Hayat.

Chronic Kidney Disease and Pre-Dialysis

Chronic Kidney Disease and pre-dialysis patients are monitored by Dr Williams and our Pre-Dialysis Specialist Nurse in a specialist clinic twice a month. Patients are being prepared for dialysis and well educated about the different modalities for renal replacement therapy. Normally at this stage, we also support abnormalities in their bone health and low haemoglobin levels (anaemia) which is more prominent as your kidneys start to fail towards end-stage renal failure. We aim to get all patients on a form of home-based therapy (CAPD or Home HD).

Find Us

David Street, New Plymouth

Opening Hours

HD Unit
Mon, Wed, Fri - 6.30am to 7.00pm
Tue, Thur, Sat - 6.30am to 3.00pm

PD Unit
Mon to Fri -  8.00am to 4.30
On-call service during weekends and public holidays only.

Contact Us

The Renal Unit team consists of two consultant nephrologists, Dr Allister Williams and Dr Ashik Hayat, a team of specialist nurses and various allied health professionals.

Phone 06 753 8631
Fax 06 753 8630

The Taranaki Kidney Support Group

Vice-President
Margaret Evans
Phone: 06 758 3888
Mobile: 027 617 7550
Email: margaretshome@xtra.co.nz
Internet: www.facebook.com/groups/taranakikidneysupport

Address for correspondence:
Taranaki Kidney Support Group
67 Princess Street
Waitara

 

Last updated: Friday, August 25, 2017