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The Irish Kidney Association Renal Support Centre has been in operation since 2000. The Centre, located in the grounds of Beaumont Hospital, just 100 metres walk from the main hospital entrance, is open all year round and provides free accommodation for all its residents, who include:
Ten en-suite bedrooms which can sleep up to four persons. All rooms are on ground floor level. All rooms have TV. All rooms are in direct contact to and from the hospital ward by telephone. Comfortable sittingroom/day room with satellite TV and video. Small library. Fully fitted kitchen where meals can be prepared by residents. Tea and coffee is provided for residents and guests. Laundry room with washing powder supplied. Ironing facilities are also available. Parking for overnight residents only. The Renal Support Centre is owned and funded by the Irish Kidney Association. Donations from
residents and fundraising initiatives are most welcome.
The Centre is open to residents all year round. Day facilities are available Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm.
For any accommodation queries or general enquiries relating to the Centre, please phone between 9:30am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Weekend cover is now in place, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday.
Tel: 01-837 3952
(Office Hours Only – 08:30am to 04:30pm)
Fax: 01-837 3974
Email: renalcentre@ika.ie