Handy Hints for Health Travel

  Keep a Notebook

At stressful times everything is forgotten, even pin numbers that have been committed to memory for years.  Write down doctors seen & their phone numbers.

Investigate the health condition

Find out what you can about your condition to enable you to understand more about your possible treatment.  

Take a list of the questions you want to ask the Doctor

 Make a note of the answers afterwards.  

Plan Ahead

Think of all the likely pitfalls, and discuss any concerns with a members of the  Health Information Exchange team, as they may be able to assist you or direct you to another service provider.

Arrange a team of friends who can help you communicate news.

Let friends help. If they have offer ed to help out it is because they want to, and it will help them as well as you.  

Checklist of things to take with you

Tickets and vouchers

Photo ID

Medication. N.B. Keep all medication in their original packaging preferably in your hand luggage.

Hospital Information

Accommodation details

Notebook and pen

Useful telephone numbers

Mobile phone/charger/UK SIM card

English money