Falling ill or having an accident when abroad will not only spoil your holiday it could prove dangerous or even fatal so it makes sense to take precautions and prepare before you travel. Obtaining treatment abroad can seem complicated to UK residents who are used to our own National Health Service, and unless you are properly prepared and insured it can prove extremely expensive. For the most appropriate health advice for British travellers we recommend you visit the Department of Health's website where you will find

• how to minimise the risk of needing health care when abroad
• how to plan for healthy travelling before and during your holiday
• how to obtain emergency treatment throughout the world
• how to obtain and use form E111 for free or reduced cost treatment
• which countries have reciprocal health agreements with the UK

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