COVID-19 update

Oxford Kidney Unit and Transplant Centre

Some of your appointments may still be telephone appointments: we will call you a few days before your appointment date to let you know.

Please tell us if you would prefer a face to face appointment.

If we don't call you, your appointment will be face to face with the Renal or Transplant team.

When you arrive at the hospital, please use hand gel when entering the department.

Staff do not routinely wear face masks; if you would like staff to wear masks during your appointment, please let them know.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms and have a hospital appointment, please call us as we can often change your appointment.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you must still attend for haemodialysis.

If you test positive for COVID-19, or have symptoms, please tell your Dialysis Unit and they will dialyse you in an isolation / side room.

If you use hospital transport, the unit can also make them aware.

If you have any questions, please speak to the Unit Manager.

For the latest advice on COVID-19 please visit the NHS website:

There is also information on the Kidney Care UK website:

People at the highest risk from COVID-19 are entitled to fast access assessment for possible treatments.

If you test positive call NHS 111 who will triage your treatment.

People with CKD stages 4 and 5, on dialysis or who have had a transplant should accept the seasonal COVID-19 vaccination if they can.

For the latest advice on COVID-19 vaccination please visit the NHS website:

Last reviewed:02 August 2024