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The peritoneal dialysis (PD) team is a group of specialist nurses who care for patients on are on PD.
Peritoneal dialysis is a form of dialysis usually carried out in the home by a patient or carer. There are two types of PD - CAPD (continuous peritoneal dialysis) and APD (automated peritoneal dialysis).
The Peritoneal Dialysis Unit also has nurses based in Wycombe, Swindon and Milton Keynes. Some of the PD care is carried out by the PD nurse in the patients' homes.
Linda Evans
Louise Hankinson
Please see 'Advice from the dietitians'