When we set off on our travels, the last thing we want to be thinking about is our health and our ability to stay away from illness. Unfortunately for many of us, the choice of thinking about illness isn’t one we have. If you have a chronic illness and you are about to travel this summer, here are some of the things you need to prepare.
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Medicine and Supplies
The first priority you need to consider when packing for your holidays is the supplies you need for your body. Staying healthy when we have a chronic illness can be difficult but if you prepare your medication in advance it will be much easier to handle. Make sure you know what to do with your travel oxygen, inhalers, injections and tablets during travel and make sure you pack more than you need for the trip. When you come to packing your medicine make sure you pack it in your hand luggage so that you have access to it when you need it.
Always research the medical facilities on offer at your chosen destination and familiarise yourself with the area so that if anything does go wrong, you can ask for help and be treated swiftly.
Insurance
Travel insurance is a type of insurance which is incredibly useful for anyone who is thinking of going abroad this year. There are three main types of insurance you can get for your trip which will cover you in the event of certain situations happening.
Trip cancellation insurance
This type of insurance covers the cost of a trip if you have to cancel or reschedule the trip due to illness. It means that if you have a condition which may sometimes hospitalise you, you can still manage to rearrange the trip without worrying about a huge payout.
Travel health insurance
This type of insurance is incredibly important for anyone who has a chronic illness or at high risk because it will cover the cost of any healthcare you receive overseas.
Medical evacuation insurance
As the name would suggest, this type of insurance covers you if you get lost or injured in a remote area and need to be rescued. It will cover the cost of transporting you to the hospital from the middle of nowhere. covers the cost of transportation to high-quality
Extra Prep
Before you leave for your travels there are several things you can do to make sure that you are safe while abroad. The first thing you can do is make sure you have a care plan and keep a card with your medical information on it. Make sure you have a card which states any allergies you may have too. Secondly, you can wear a medical alert bracelet if you have a fairly serious condition to alert medical staff if you are taken ill. And last but not least, make sure that you pack a bag with everything you could possibly need while you are away, including items like plasters and bandages just in case.
