GPs to Stop Providing Travel Vaccinations

Posted on December 08, 2017 by Amber Moon

It has come to light that the NHS has decided that GP’s should stop prescribing travel vaccines that are exclusively for travel.

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Staying Healthy Abroad

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Amber Moon

To make sure you stay healthy and well during your holidays, you must be prepared. Here are our top tips for avoiding a holiday disaster, and staying healthy abroad;

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How to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Amber Moon

Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is when a blood clot forms in a vein, this often occurs in the legs because of long periods of immobility, but it can happen elsewhere in the body, for example the arms.

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How to Combat Travel Sickness

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Amber Moon

Unfortunately most holidays come with a certain amount of travelling, and this can cause a lot of distress for holidaymakers who suffer from motion sickness. Imagine instead of being excited, actually dreading the beginning and end of your holiday because you know you are going to feel awful.

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Buying Medical Travel Insurance

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Amber Moon

When planning a trip, no matter how short it is extremely important that you invest in quality travel insurance – especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. Sometimes travel insurance can seem like an unnecessary precaution, however without insurance you leave yourself vulnerable to potentially massive bills if something goes wrong abroad.

Here are our top tips for buying affordable and quality Medical Travel Insurance;

• Make sure you have declared your conditions, and are fully covered for them, be aware that you need to pay an extra premium and that your excess could increase. If you do not declare you conditions, you will not be covered for any subsequent bills, for example cancellation or medical.

• Make sure the insurance will cover you for the entire duration of your trip.

• Make sure you choose the correct cover for the country you are visiting. For example, many companies ask you to choose from Europe, World Wide Excluding and World Wide Including, make sure you pick the correct option. Ask the company if you are unsure.

• Does the policy actually meet your needs? Check the levels of cover offered carefully to avoid being left out of pocket.

• If you are planning to work or volunteer at some point during your trip – does your insurance cover you?

• If you are thinking about or planning to participate in activities such as swimming or golf during your trip, are these are covered?

Travelling with a Disability or Medical Condition

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Amber Moon

Here is our guide for anyone travelling abroad with a disability or medical condition;

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