Preparation before travel..
The FCO advises that all travellers ensure that their
vaccinations are up to date and make sure that you are covered by adequate
travel and international health insurance. This advice also applies to overseas
residents who are not protected by short-term travel insurers.
Look after yourself on your travels..
If you are offered a local alcoholic drink and don’t know
the strength of the beverage then it’s best to avoid it. Spain used to have a
reputation for trouble involving expatriates and holidaymakers in certain
areas, but the FCO, in conjunction with the local police and hospitals, has
managed to reduce these incidences.
Incidences of trouble due to drink are still prevalent in
Turkey and the Greek islands, though these are more common among the younger
party crowd.
Pre-existing medical conditions..
Whether you are in your middle years and suffer from
angina, or younger and have diabetes, you should always tell your insurer about
these conditions. If you don’t, you may find that you can’t be treated under
the terms of your health insurance.
If you are moving to a hotter climate, you should be aware
that this might affect your health. India, Thailand and the United Arab
Emirates (UEA) all saw a rise in the number of hospitalisations according to
the FCO.
Be prepared..
As long as you take adequate precautions, make sure you
have the right vaccinations and don’t wander off into the wrong side of town,
you’ll probably have a healthy and happy time overseas. It’s also a good idea
to remain solvent and conserve your cash.
In total, 5 million Britons live abroad and as the number
continues to grow, most of them have happy and successful lives in their chosen
country of residence.
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