Reg No: 1-13965956Links and useful contacts
Visit the Best of Norwich at www.thebestof.co.uk/norwich.
www.fco.gov.uk/travel
official government site for useful travel and health information, and current world areas of risk.
www.who.int/ith
WHO online guide to travellers’ health, and highlights current risk areas.
www.malariahotspots.co.uk
information on malaria, presented in sometimes novel forms, including games and quizzes for children.
www.masta.org
travel briefs for your personal itinerary. Please note these are also supplied free of charge to clients on your first appointment with the Centre
www.nomadtravel.co.uk
suppliers of travel equipment. Many of the items available are for sale at the Centre
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
very useful information on a variety of health topics for travellers
www.tripprep.com
a useful information site, but please note that this is a US site, so some of the vaccination and anti-malarial advice is not applicable to UK travellers
www.aviation-health.org
advice on health risks of flying and keeping healthy whilst flying
www.airsafe.com
information on airline safety by airline and aircraft model. Also safety advice for different airports, and tips for passengers. Links to other travel and travel-safety sites.
www.bloodcare.org
Membership of the BCF Travel Club will ensure the supply of safe blood to the member throughout the world. This also conserves scarce local supplies for the local population. Membership is available through the Centre, just ask the receptionist or nurse.
www.medicalert.org.uk
supply bracelets and necklets detailing personal health conditions
www.ageconcern.org.uk
offers advice on holidays for older people
www.asthma.org.uk
information for asthmatics
www.diabetes.org.uk
information for diabetics, including how to organise yourself for travel, insulin regimes, transporting insulin, etc
www.holidaycare.org.uk
information for disabled travellers
www.radar.org.uk (Royal Association for Disability & Rehabilitation)
publishes guides on holiday planning
www.thebmc.co.uk
site of the British Mountaineering Council - information on health problems at high altitudes
www.rgs.org/eac
Royal Geographical Society site, useful for those organising or going on expeditions
www.tourismconcern.org.uk
campaigns for ethical and fairly traded tourism. Provides advice for tourists and students on being sensitive to environments, cultures and communities.
www.brookes.ac.uk/worldwise
the World Wise Directory provides country-by-country practical tips on health, safety, visa and currency, as well as info on local codes of dress and behaviour
www.norwichscuba.co.uk
local PADI 5 star diving centre with an excellent reputation for safety. Learn the basics before you go on holiday, and be ready to dive from day one….
Travel Health Insurance
The following give special rates for older travellers and those with pre-existing medical conditions:
Older travellers:
RIAS 0800 0681655
Saga 0800 0565464
Help the Aged 0800 413180
Stroke Association 0845 3033100
British Heart Foundation 08450 708070
Travellers with pre-existing medical conditions:
All Clear 0870 777 9339
Free Spirit 0845 230 5000