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The Welsh Renal Clinical Network's (WRCN) role is to collaboratively plan and monitor adult renal services in Wales on behalf of the Welsh population and NHS Wales.

It is a sub-committee of the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) known as ‘the Joint Committee’, the body oversees the planning and monitoring of specialised health services in Wales.

Included within the Welsh Renal Clinical Networks Terms of Reference are the following discrete areas of responsibility:

Chronic Haemodialysis including Home Haemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Transplantation
Transport to and from dialysis
Vascular Access for dialysis
Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (drugs used to manage anaemia in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease)

Other areas where the Welsh Renal Clinical Network supports NHS Wales with advice and planning guidance include:

Acute Kidney Injury and acute dialysis
Conservative Management
Renal Pharmacy
Renal Workforce
Service User Engagement
General Nephrology and Chronic Kidney Disease

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Last updated: 31/12/2012