HD can be done at a hospital or dialysis clinic or at home. In a clinic, your healthcare team will prepare, perform and monitor the treatment. Some clinics will also teach you how to do some of the procedures yourself, if you wish.

Many clinics offer home HD training.

When you dialyse at home you have more flexibility in your dialysis schedule.

You may need a partner (or carer) to assist you with some aspects of your treatment.

You and your partner (or carer), if needed, will go through a comprehensive training programme that will teach you how to prepare, perform and monitor the treatment.

You will be thoroughly trained to manage and troubleshoot any problems regarding your treatment.

Home HD training usually takes approximately 6–8 weeks.

Qualified technicians will set up the HD machine at your home and will be on call in case of technical problems.