From the Research
The closest renal unit to postcode TQ12 5DX that provides outpatient clinic services is likely the Renal Unit at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. This facility is part of the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and is located approximately 5-7 miles from the TQ12 5DX area (Newton Abbot). The renal unit at Torbay Hospital offers comprehensive outpatient nephrology services including consultations, follow-up appointments, and management of various kidney conditions. Patients can be referred to this unit by their GP or other specialists. To access services, you would need a referral letter from your primary care physician detailing your medical history and reason for referral. The unit typically operates during standard hospital hours on weekdays, though specific clinic times may vary. For urgent kidney-related issues outside these hours, the hospital's emergency department would be the appropriate contact point. This recommendation is based on geographical proximity and the comprehensive renal services available at Torbay Hospital for residents in the South Devon area, as supported by general medical knowledge and not directly by the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Key Services Provided
- Consultations
- Follow-up appointments
- Management of various kidney conditions
- Referrals from GP or other specialists
Accessing Services
- Referral letter from primary care physician
- Medical history and reason for referral
- Standard hospital hours on weekdays
- Emergency department for urgent issues outside hours