NHS Choices – Before You Travel
From travel insurance to vaccinations, NHS Choices are providing advice on what to think about before you travel.
Website
Travel Health Pro WebsiteForeign And Commonwealth Office
The Foreign And Commonwealth Office promotes the United Kingdom’s interests overseas, supporting citizens and businesses around the globe.
Phone
020 7008 1500 (General Enquiries)
020 7008 1500 (Consular Assistance)
Website
www.gov.uk
Email
fcocorrespondence@fco.gov.ukCancer Research UK – Sun, UV and Cancer
Cancer Research UK providing information and advice protecting yourself from UV radiation.
Phone
0300 123 1022
Website
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Email
supporter.services@cancer.org.ukTravel at High Altitude
Medical Expeditions has produced a booklet which is freely available to anyone. It is written in very simple English and has lots of practical advice for those venturing to altitude.
Website
www.medex.org.ukDiabetes UK – Travel And Diabetes
Diabetes shouldn’t be a barrier to going on holiday. Planning ahead with things like what to pack, what food might be available and the weather can all help to avoid any problems while you’re away.
Phone
0345 123 2399
Website
www.diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Support Forum
www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-support-forum/International Society of Travel Medicine – Global Travel Clinic Locator
The Global Clinic Directory is a database of International Society of Travel Medicine members and their travel clinics around the world.
Website
www.istm.org
Email
ISTM@ISTM.orgJane Chiodini – Travel Health Specialist Nurse
This website has been designed for you as a traveller to access key resources for a potential forthcoming trip.
Website
www.janechiodini.co.ukGoogle Translate
Google Provides a free translation service which can be useful while travelling abroad.
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www.translate.google.comFitfortravel
Fitfortravel is a free, interactive, public access website providing up to date health information for the UK public on avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad.
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www.fitfortravel.nhs.ukTravel Health Pro
The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) was set up by the Department of Health in 2002 with the broad aim of Protecting the Health of British Travellers. They seek to improve the quality of travel health advice given by GP practices, travel clinics, pharmacies and other healthcare providers, and provide up-to-date and reliable information for the traveller, travel industry and national government.
Phone
0845 602 6712 (local call rate)
Website
www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
Email
uclh.travelhealthpro@nhs.net
Travel advice
Page published: 9 September 2024
Last updated: 9 September 2024