You don’t have to travel far or even leave the country for a holiday to be great. Consider going by train, bus or car – you have so many options to choose from! If you are feeling anxious about leaving home, we want to reassure you there is no reason to be afraid. Wherever you are, you are in good hands with our competent, friendly NephroCare staff.
One piece of advice to put your mind at ease: book a holiday in the vicinity of a NephroCare centre. This way you won’t need to make a long journey every other day to a dialysis clinic for treatment – a short taxi ride will usually do. Moreover, you’ll have peace of mind about the standard of care you’ll receive. Get an overview of all our centres on a map and search for them by country online at nephrocare.com. There you can also browse through patient stories and country specials for inspiration.
Some, but not all, of our centres offer a transfer between hotels in the region and the dialysis centre. Clarify this before you go: if no transfer is available, you’ll need to organise one on your own. In this case, your options may include taking public transport or a taxi, or hiring a car. You can always contact your hotel to enquire if they offer a transfer service, for which they may charge a fee.
Before you go, inform yourself about paying for holiday dialysis. If the NephroCare centre at your holiday destination accepts EHIC cards, they can invoice your insurance company directly. Otherwise you will need to settle the bill onsite and submit the paperwork to your insurance company to be reimbursed. Alternatively, you can ask your insurer for a confirmation letter in advance, verifying that they’ll cover the costs. Then the centre can settle the bill with your insurer directly. If you are travelling outside the country, we also strongly advise taking out a travel health insurance policy, typically available for nominal fee.
Whatever your destination, you should find a selection of kidney-friendly foods. Domestic holidays are typically straightforward and require no additional preparation. If you are travelling abroad, we advise gathering a little information before your departure. You can always enquire directly at your NephroCare holiday dialysis centre: the staff there are always happy to advise you.
From all of us at NephroCare, we wish you a delightful and relaxing holiday!
Where you are going and staying – hotel with a restaurant abroad, a self-catering holiday flat in your home country – will likely influence your food choices. A general piece of advice: planning ahead is the best way to ensure you will find kidney-friendly food from day one.
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