Policy Statements - PAYMENT FOR "AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT DIALYSIS"

Passed by the NKF March 2002 (Amended 2008 & 2019)

The NKF believes that the NHS and other renal NHS budget holders, should make adequate financial provision for away from the base unit dialysis for all patients (sometimes known as holiday dialysis). Holidays and other trips from home are an essential part of renal replacement therapy and the lack of this provision can have a detrimental effect on patient welfare and outcomes.