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Let’s Travel Together
“Let’s Travel Together” is an initiative which aims to arrange yearly group trips for Portugal-based dialysis patients and their caregivers within the country. The goal is to educate and give them confidence to travel, empowering them to live fulfilling lives. Read on to learn more about the initiative.
Living with chronic kidney disease and undergoing dialysis has a profound impact on the lives of patients. Most dialysis patients need to visit a clinic at least three times a week for 4-5 hours each time to receive their treatment, so being away from home can be a challenge
In 2023, we launched the “Let’s Travel Together” initiative, to address this challenge, as part of Diaverum’s holiday dialysis programme, d.HOLIDAY. We created a package featuring a travel itinerary, complete with pre-booked hotels, organised transfers, and daily guided tours & activities. Accompanied by a certified nurse throughout the trip, patients can enjoy quality time with their families, offering much-needed respite from the day-to-day restrictions that managing chronic kidney disease can present.
“Let’s Travel Together” is an initiative that transforms the lives of our patients by making travel a reality. Despite the complexities of dialysis treatment, we turn what seems like a distant dream into an achievable experience. I am sincerely proud of this initiative, which stands as a testament to Diaverum’s culture of True care.
Our programme not only encourages dialysis patients to recognise that their disease shouldn’t hold them back from travelling but also provides them with the opportunity to enjoy a fully organised trip with their loved ones, ensuring continuity of care at their destination. In the initiative’s second edition in 2024, a group of 40 dialysis patients and their loved ones enjoyed a week of unforgettable moments in Águeda, a popular city in the centre of Portugal known for its cultural richness. During this time, their continuity of care was ably supported by the nearby Diaverum Águeda clinic. We hope to grow this programme year after year. d.HOLIDAY makes it possible for all dialysis patients to enjoy Portugal, one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. Turn the page to learn more about our magnificent country.
Marta Olim
d.HOLIDAY Coordinator Diaverum Portugal
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