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Category: Medical Advice

Stay informed with SkyCare’s latest medical advice, travel safety tips, air ambulance news, and real-world case studies. All medical guidance is peer-reviewed by a UK GMC-registered doctor to ensure clinical accuracy. Expert insights for travellers, families, and healthcare partners worldwide.

Medical Advice Traveller wearing orange and navy clothing coughing at an airport terminal

Can You Fly with Bronchitis or a Chest Infection?

Planning a flight while recovering from bronchitis or a chest infection can be stressful —
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Travel Advice Passenger denied boarding for medical reasons at airport gate with airline staff

Denied Boarding for Medical Reasons – Know Your Rights

Denied at the Gate: What to Do When an Airline Refuses Boarding Due to Health
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Medical Advice Concerned post-surgery patient lying in hospital bed reading a diary

Flying After Surgery: When Is It Safe to Travel?

Flying after surgery is a common concern for patients and their families. Knowing when it’s
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Medical Advice Doctor reviewing fit-to-fly medical clearance for patient

Understanding ‘Fit to Fly’ in Medical Air Travel

Air travel can be daunting when you or a loved one is unwell. The term
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Can You Fly With Dementia?

Yes – many people with dementia travel by air each year – but careful planning
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Medical Advice Medical escort assisting a mental health patient through an airport for commercial flight transfer.

The Delicate Art of Repatriating Mental Health Patients

When we think about medical repatriation, images of stretchers, critical care teams, and urgent hospital
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Hospital Care in Spain vs the UK NHS: A Guide for British Expat Families

Hospital care in Spain isn’t like the NHS. Here’s what British families need to know.
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Travel Advice Solo traveller preparing safe food and water abroad

Traveller’s Diarrhoea – What You Need to Know Before You Travel

Traveller’s diarrhoea is one of the most common medical problems affecting international travellers. If you’re
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Travel Advice Young travellers at airport preparing for cosmetic surgery abroad with travel insurance

Travel Insurance and Cosmetic Surgery Abroad: What You Need to Know

Travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery is increasingly popular. However, without proper travel insurance for cosmetic
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Travel Advice Young travellers exploring abroad at night – travel safety advice

Methanol Poisoning – What Young Travellers Need to Know

When travelling abroad, especially to popular backpacker destinations, it is important to stay aware of
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Air Repatriation Sick traveller lying on bed abroad covering face with hands

Sick on holiday – what are the options for getting home?

Finding yourself in hospital in a foreign country can quickly turn a dream holiday into
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Dengue Fever: What Travellers Need to Know

At SkyCare, your health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. If
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