You’ve Been Invited for a Coffee in Portugal. Do You Know What You’re Getting Into?
Invited for a coffee in Portugal? It might mean a beer, a business meeting or seventeen snacks. A tea-drinking Portuguese local decodes the invitation.
Never a Better Time to Be Ill. Never a More Confusing Time to Be a Patient.
After 36 years in medicine, The Doctor reflects on why this may be the best time in history to be ill, and the most confusing time to be a patient.
Why Is Everyone Talking About These Medicines? And What Is Actually Happening Inside the Body?
Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere. What GLP-1 and GIP medicines actually do in the body, what they cannot do, and the questions worth asking first.
The Old Doctor: The Quiet Luxury of Being Looked After.
A personal story about an old family doctor, and why, in a world of apps and AI, being genuinely looked after has become one of life's quiet luxuries.
Your Emergency Contact Knows Less Than You Think.
Your emergency contact may know you best, but do they know your healthcare? Why scattered medical information matters, and a two-minute test to try tonight.
The Country Did Not Move. I Did.
Serenity member Lisa C. Williams on moving to Portugal at 60, learning the country on foot, learning to be a patient again, and what belonging asks of us.
Your Illness Is Real. The World Still Has Other Appointments.
Chronic illness is real, exhausting and often invisible. A reminder that the receptionist did not shuffle the deck, and that respect works both ways.
Have You Done Your Pilates Today?
Why consistency, not perfection, is what makes Pilates so effective, and why it might be the simplest place to start taking care of your body.
Sometimes "I'm Fine" Isn't the Whole Story.
September is Suicide Prevention Month in Portugal. A honest look at the loneliness that can come with moving abroad, and why it matters to ask how someone is really doing.
Flu Season Is Coming. Time to Vaccinate.
The 2026 to 2027 Flu and COVID-19 seasonal vaccination campaign in Portugal, who is eligible, what has changed, and where to get vaccinated.
America, Are You Okay? Nurse Patience Is Just Checking In.
A lighthearted check in for American clients watching US politics unfold from the calm of a Portuguese café, plus a reminder about the November midterms.
Your Wearable Says You're Dying. Calm Down.
Wearables are brilliant. They are not your doctor, and neither is Google. A gentle reminder not to turn a bad night's sleep into a research project.
Nurture Your Hashimoto, Please!
A warm, honest story about living with Hashimoto's, the little pill, the bread you have to give up, and learning a new relationship with your own body.
Another Layer of Trust: Serenity UK Is Now CQC Registered.
Since 4 August 2026, Serenity UK has been registered with the Care Quality Commission, achieving the standard on its first application.
You Have Health Insurance. But Who Is Looking After You?
Having health insurance gives you coverage. Having someone advocate for you helps you navigate it. Here's what insurance advocacy really means.
Choosing Health Insurance as an Expat: Why Your Medical Background Matters.
Your medical background can play an important role in determining which insurance option is right for you.
Field Observation.
A field study of the Portuguese Native: their relationship with time, paperwork, family and food. Researchers remain fascinated.
September: Congratulations, You Survived Summer.
The children are back at school, the weather cannot decide what season it is, and everyone you know is suddenly ill. Welcome back.
Top Healthcare Concierge Providers in Europe.
Serenity was proudly recognized as a Top Healthcare Concierge Provider in Europe, reflecting the trust our members place in us.
On March 26, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in UK.
On March 26, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK hosted an evening dedicated to healthcare and cross border collaboration.