Home haemodialysis has been recognised by policy makers as a modality which has the potential to empower patients with kidney disease. However, despite the benefits of having dialysis at home, several barriers exist to its widespread use. This article explores measures which could be adopted in clinical practice to help clinicians and patients overcome challenges in this therapy area.

Susan Eldose - Renal Nurse (Home Training), Altrincham Dialysis Unit, Central Manchester University Hospitals

Dilla Davis - PhD Student, University of Salford and Staff Nurse, Central Manchester University Hospitals