Everything you need to know to plan worry-free time away from home if you're living with kidney disease, including advice about UK breaks, international travel, medical travel insurance and Kidney Care UK holiday grants.

Kidney Care UK Dialysis Freedom

Kidney Care UK Dialysis Freedom is a free service that arranges access to dialysis treatment when spending time away from home or your hospital unit within the UK.

Top tips for travelling in the UK on dialysis

Dialysis can add an unwelcome hurdle when planning a holiday or trip away, so what should you consider?

Guidance on medical travel insurance

Getting a quote for travel insurance can be challenging if you have health issues like kidney disease.

Dialysis Away from Base (DAFB)

If you're on dialysis, you need to continue your treatment whilst you're away. Here's how we can help.

Planning a holiday abroad as a kidney patient

We answer your questions about travelling with CKD or as a transplant recipient.

Holiday and respite break grants

Kidney Care UK awards grants to individuals and families towards the cost of a holiday in the UK or overseas.

Our top 4 UK holiday dialysis locations

These dialysis centres have been specifically set up for holiday-goers and those taking a respite break.

Eating out with CKD

From restaurants, to cafes, to takeaways: your guide to choosing the best menu options for you.

Choose kidney friendly meals in the UK or abroad

Explore your dialysis centre options

The Kidney Care UK Dialysis Freedom map shows every dialysis centre location in the UK so it's really easy to find your next UK holiday destination.

Find your holiday dialysis centre now

Travelling with kidney disease