Travelling with your dog to Europe may appeal to you if you usually holiday with your pet or assistance dog in the UK. However, have you considered a new adventure together across Europe? As it’s national dog day in August, we wanted to look at the logistics of travelling with dogs to Europe. In this … Read more
We all enjoy a trip to the seaside, a dip in the sea, or a splendid ocean view. Some even take a step (or dive) further, enjoying ocean-based activities. Among them: are kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, and many more. However, it is no secret that the world’s oceans are under threat. When you … Read more
Hypertension – known as high blood pressure – may or may not be something that crosses your mind daily. Yet, on World Hypertension Day (WHD) 17th of May, the aim of The World Hypertension League is to increase awareness of hypertension. The date also falls within May Measure Month. May Measure is a global blood … Read more
Travelling with dementia is challenging, especially if you’re the primary caregiver of someone living with dementia. We want to share how you can make a holiday happen this Dementia Action Awareness Week. Holidays don’t just have a positive impact on the well-being of people with dementia. They’re good for everyone’s health and mental wellbeing. … Read more
Travelling with asthma shouldn’t hold you back from your travel dreams. Although there’s no cure, the symptoms of this common lung condition can be managed. Over 8 million people living with asthma lead active lives across the UK. Plus, going on a relaxing holiday not only reduces the symptoms of stress it can keep asthma … Read more
The dog friendly places you usually take your dog for the day, may be appealing if you don’t want to travel too far from home but what about when you both want to venture somewhere new? Allow yourself to be more adventurous. Pinpoint some great places to walk the do, while on holiday instead! There … Read more
In our previous blog, we gave an overview of the assistance that is available in and around airports for travellers with additional needs. Now we move on to the actual flight itself. How can you make a journey by air as straightforward and comfortable as possible when you are flying with a disability or medical … Read more
It goes without saying that for many who have a medical condition or disability, the thought of travelling by air can be a source of anxiety and uncertainty. Airports themselves can present numerous stressful situations. Resolving these can make the difference between a pleasant travelling experience and an arduous journey. For this reason, many who … Read more
Travel medical insurance enables you to travel if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Whether that is a holiday, a weekend break or a trip to visit friends and family, we believe that everyone should be free from travel without the risk of being under-insured while you are out there. However, it can be quite … Read more
An extremely common condition, arthritis affects a huge number of people. Arthritis Research UK estimates that 17.8 million people in the UK live with a form of musculoskeletal condition, including arthritis in all its forms. This equates to nearly 30 per cent of the population. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions we provide … Read more
