Practical guides on travelling while on dialysis — planning, insurance, and what to expect at a clinic abroad.
Greek island dialysis: EHIC/GHIC, booking ahead and island hopping
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
How to arrange dialysis on a Greek island holiday: how EHIC and GHIC work in Greece, why summer needs booking months ahead, and how to plan sessions when island hopping.
Dialysis on a cruise: your options and how to plan
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
Can you go on a cruise if you're on dialysis? Yes — here are the three ways to do it, what to ask the cruise line, and how to plan sessions around port days.
Travelling in the US on dialysis: Medicare, guest units and paperwork
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
How to book dialysis away from home in the US: what Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover, how guest treatments work, and the records the visiting unit needs.
How to arrange dialysis on holiday in Spain: GHIC, costs and booking
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
A step-by-step guide to arranging holiday dialysis in Spain: which units accept GHIC/EHIC, what private sessions cost, when to book for the Canaries and the Costas, and what the unit will ask for.
How much does holiday dialysis cost?
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
Typical costs for holiday dialysis sessions in Europe, the US, Asia and elsewhere, what affects the price, and when it may be covered.
Can you travel on dialysis? Yes — here's how
14 October 2026 · 7 min read
Most people on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can travel, at home or abroad. What it takes, how far ahead to plan, and the questions to ask your renal team first.
Flying with dialysis: what to know before you board
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
Practical advice for flying on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis: timing sessions around flights, fluids, your fistula, medications, time zones and what to carry.
Holiday dialysis for UK patients: NHS, GHIC and going abroad
14 October 2026 · 7 min read
How holiday dialysis works for UK patients: dialysing at another NHS unit in the UK, using your GHIC in Europe, and paying privately further afield.
Planning dialysis while travelling: a step-by-step guide
18 August 2026 · 6 min read
The order of operations for booking holiday dialysis — from your nephrologist's sign-off to your first session abroad.
Travel insurance and dialysis: what to check before you buy
30 July 2026 · 5 min read
Dialysis is a pre-existing condition for insurance purposes. Here's what to look for in a policy before you rely on it.
Peritoneal dialysis abroad: arranging supply delivery
10 July 2026 · 5 min read
PD travel is a logistics problem more than a clinical one. What to order, when, and how to confirm it actually arrived.