The Renal Clinical Psychology Service will continue to operate during the COVID-19 situation but via telephone consultation rather than face to face.
Current patients will therefore be contacted by telephone at the time of their appointment. If you are a renal patient and would like a referral to Renal Clinical Psychology please either ask one of your renal clinicians to make a referral or contact 02476 968287 to leave a message for the Clinical Psychologist.
Please note that due to pressures on the service we are operating a waiting list and there is currently a delay in taking on new referrals.
For an urgent mental health crisis please contact your GP in the first instance.
Public Health England has published some good advice and tips on managing mental health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, including links to NHS websites and resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Kidney Care UK has also produced an information sheet that includes tips on managing fear and anxiety: https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/coronavirus-advice/managing-anxiety-and-fear
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Please ensure you have a current blood test request form, if not please contact your hospital consultant or GP and they will post one to you. Unfortunately, your blood test will need to be rescheduled if you do not have a blood test request form when you come to a Blood Test clinic.
All blood tests are by appointment, please book an appointment using the Book Online button below.
If you have an appointment and cannot attend, please remember to cancel or reschedule your appointment so that someone else can use the time slot that you no longer need.
If you cannot book an appointment online, family and friends may be able to help – you can book appointments for more than one person from one account. Booking online is the quickest way to make an appointment.
If this is not possible, there is a telephone line for those who cannot book online. Please call 02476 153546 between 8am and 1pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.