WW2 veterans across the UK often go on trips to catch up with comrades. They go to concerts, fundraising events, as well as commemoration ceremonies held in Holland, Belgium, and France. To do so they receive help from The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans. One commemoration ceremony, which has been held every year since 1945 … Read more
Now that brexit has passed and a new deal with the EU is in place, we are all aware that some things will change. Nowhere more so than when we travel to and from the EU. One of the key changes is that the EHIC will no longer be available to UK residents. The good … Read more
If like approximately two-thirds of Brits, you have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you may have wondered if you’ll still be able to use it after Brexit. At the time of publishing this blog, there are less than 60 days until the UK is set to leave the European Union (EU), and still … Read more
The Rugby World Cup kicked off on 20th September. It has created special moments, incredible scenes and some sad farewells in the last month. Now it looks like there is a good chance that one of the home nations could make it all the way to the final in Tokyo, on the 2nd of November … Read more
While we do now know that we won’t be leaving the EU today (the 29th March), there is still plenty of uncertainty over when and how Brexit will happen. Whether it happens on the 12th April, 22nd May or some other date in the future, what we are sure of is that when the United … Read more
Mental health conditions are extremely common. In fact, if you haven’t experienced a condition such as depression or anxiety yourself, chances are you know someone who has – approximately 25 per cent of the UK population will deal with a mental health problem each year, according to the charity Mind. The pace and pressure of … Read more
UK travellers love to holiday in Europe. Every type of trip is on offer, from a last-minute weekend away to a fortnight in the sun. What’s more, the short flight times and ample airport connections mean travel times are shorter than they have ever been. But, with just months to go until the UK is … Read more
It’s hard to overstate the value of having travel insurance in place every time you head abroad for your well-earned holiday. As well as ensuring you receive the overseas medical care you need in the event of an emergency and arranging any repatriation (if medically necessary), it also offers you other benefits to protect you … Read more
At Free Spirit, we’re proud of the fact that our specialist travel insurance has no age limit. We look to ensure those aged 70, 80, 90 or older, so you might sooner associate the benefits of our cover with older holidaymakers. But our no age travel insurance applies to younger travellers too, in fact, we … Read more
Preparing for a holiday often means stocking up on sun cream and paperbacks. However, if you’re counting down the days until your next trip, there’s one element of holiday planning that’s arguably more important than any other – travel insurance. What’s more, travel cover is even more important for people with pre-existing medical conditions or … Read more
