Diaverum wins new tender to provide renal care services in Birmingham
Diaverum, the Swedish-born, global renal care provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a significant new contract to supply life-enhancing renal care in Woodgate, Birmingham.
The contract, which was awarded in January 2024, came through a University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust tender. It encompasses the provision of fully managed services - including nursing, consumables, equipment, facilities, pharmaceuticals and nutrition services - at the Woodgate Dialysis Unit for the next 12 years.
The Woodgate Dialysis Unit currently includes 24 dialysis stations where 19 staff care for 97 patients. The clinic has good transport links to Birmingham city centre and motorway links, as well as a surrounding green area.
This announcement marks Diaverum’s further expansion into the West Midlands, where it has established itself as a long-term provider of renal care services. With the addition of this unit, more than 80 patients in the area will now have access to Diaverum’s world-class renal care, delivered through its standardised, proprietary care delivery model, enabled by its continuously evolving digital infrastructure.
Commenting on the news, Lisa Jordan, Managing Director for Diaverum UK, said: “We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of Woodgate Dialysis Unit to our portfolio of clinics, which represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to our communities. The dialysis centre is designed to offer comprehensive, patient-centred care, leveraging the latest medical advancements and technologies. Our dedicated team of nursing professionals is excited to serve our patients in a comfortable and modern environment, ensuring the highest standards of medical excellence and compassionate care”.
With this news, Diaverum has expanded its presence to 39 clinics across the UK, with more than 700 staff caring for approximately 3,600 patients.
Marianna Sofocleous
Global Communications & Editorial Manager
marianna.sofocleous@diaverum.com
About Diaverum
Diaverum is a Swedish-born, multinational healthcare organisation that provides life-enhancing renal care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), empowering them to live fulfilling lives.
Our vision is to transform the industry through patient-centric digital innovations, delivering and broadening access to the highest quality of care.
Our focus is to provide renal care tailored to patients’ needs and choices, offering a portfolio of treatments ranging from preventive care, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home care, to coordination of patients’ comorbidities and holiday dialysis.
As a global leader and the largest independent renal service provider in Europe, we care for around 40,000 patients across 450 clinics in 24 countries globally. Diaverum employs around 13,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.
