Dialysis

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many patients were receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis treatment within the National Health Service in Scotland at the latest available date;(2) how many patients were receiving regular dialysis treatment for chronic kidney disease within the National Health Service in Scotland at the latest available date.

Mr. John MacKay
At 31 December 1982, 144 patients were receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis treatment in Scotland; and 314 patients were receiving regular dialysis treatment either at home or in hospital.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many patients were awaiting treatment for chronic renal disease within the National Health Service in Scotland at the latest available date.

Mr. John MacKay
Information is not available centrally on the number of patients awaiting treatment for chronic renal disease in Scotland, except for those patients who are awaiting transplant operations, details of which are given in a separate answer to the right hon. Member today.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the units operating within the National Health Service in Scotland for the treatment of chronic renal disease.

Mr. John MacKay
There are units for the treatment of chronic renal disease at the following National Health Service hospitals in Scotland: Aberdeen Royal infirmaryNinewells hospital, DundeeRoyal infirmary of EdinburghRaigmore hospital, InvernessGlasgow Royal infirmaryRoyal hospital for sick children, GlasgowStobhill hospital, GlasgowWestern infirmary, Glasgow