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Diabetic travellers
Whenever you travel it is essential to plan ahead. A visit to your Diabetic Adviser or GP as soon as you are aware of your travel schedule is a good place to start. If you plan carefully now, you will save yourself from a lot...read more
Eating and drinking in developing countries
Traveller's diarrhoea is the most common health problem affecting those travelling to developing countries.It can affect anyone but is more serious in the elderly and young children. It is therefore important...read more
Pregnancy and travel
Thinking about a summer time get-away but worried about traveling because you’re pregnant? Relax. Barring hypertension, a history of miscarriages, diabetes or bleeding, conditions which...read more
Travelling by air or sea with someone who needs special handling
Travelling by air There is a description of facilities for disabled people in most airport passenger information leaflets and websites. All major terminals in the UK are equipped with ramps, dropped kerbs, a...read more
Travelling during pregnancy
Travel while you are pregnant requires careful planning and thought beforehand. It is important to discuss your plans with your Doctor or Nurse well in advance of the trip. Vaccinations Many countries requi...read more
Travelling with asthma
As soon as you are aware of an upcoming trip, make an appointment to visit your Asthma Specialist for a check up and to discuss the details of your trip. It would also be good to review other aspects of your ...read more
Travelling with equipment and medicine
Travelling with equipment Always try to keep the equipment that you take with you on holiday to a minimum. Take only what is essential; the destination country may have places where you can ...read more
