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Expert Ski Injury Medical Advice & Repatriation Help
Whether you’re sitting in a ski clinic, waiting for an X-ray, or frantically Googling after a nasty fall — this is the page you’ve been looking for. We provide straight-talking, UK-led medical guidance for common ski injuries, backed by NHS-aligned knowledge and real-world repatriation experience. From ACL tears to concussions, we help injured skiers and snowboarders understand their treatment options, prepare for recovery, and get safely back home when needed.
Our clinical advice is trusted by families, insurers, and international hospitals — and everything is written in plain English, not medical mumbo-jumbo.
Ski Injury Recovery Support & Treatment Guidance
Injured while skiing or snowboarding abroad? Our medical advice articles are written with UK clinical standards in mind, providing honest, step-by-step guidance based on real cases and NHS-backed principles. Whether you’ve fractured your wrist, torn a ligament, or just need help understanding what’s next — we’ve got you.
How can we get you home?
Many of our urgent medical repatriations begin in alpine ski resorts, where British skiers and snowboarders may suffer injuries like broken bones, head trauma, or altitude sickness. SkyCare provides fast, safe medical transport from the mountainside to home — including private air ambulances, commercial flight escorts, and ground medevac transfers from ski clinics, mountain hospitals, and even hotel rooms. Whether you're in the French Alps, the Dolomites, or halfway down a black run in Banff, our experienced, bilingual team coordinates the entire journey — from snow-covered stretcher to safe arrival back in the UK. Trusted by families, insurers, and international hospitals, we specialise in complex winter repatriations when time and terrain are against you.
Private Air Ambulance
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance repatriation from ski resorts to the UK and across Europe. Whether a patient is in a mountain clinic, a private chalet, or recovering in a public hospital after an accident on the slopes, our ICU-equipped aircraft and experienced medevac crews provide safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We operate rapidly from key alpine hubs and support major winter destinations — including ski resorts with high injury rates, busy trauma wards, and remote locations where snow and altitude complicate recovery.
Our medical teams handle every detail — from medical clearances and airfield permissions to coordinating with receiving hospitals back in the UK.
Commercial Medical Escort
For stable patients recovering from ski or snowboarding injuries who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe, cost-effective alternative to private air ambulance flights. A SkyCare doctor or nurse accompanies the patient from chalet or clinic to their final destination, providing professional care and reassurance throughout the journey.
We arrange departures from major alpine airports, working directly with airlines, airport teams, and receiving hospitals. This service is ideal for medical repatriation to the UK or Europe from popular ski regions where patients are stable but still require medical support to travel.
Commercial Stretcher Flight
For patients who can't sit upright, commercial stretcher flights offer a cost-effective alternative to private air ambulances. We convert a row of seats into a lay-flat stretcher with privacy screens and oxygen if needed.
A SkyCare medic provides in-flight care, and we handle all airline clearances and logistics. Ideal for stable patients needing to lie flat due to injury or surgery.
This service is only available on select airlines and takes extra time to arrange — but offers significant savings for long-haul repatriation after ski injuries.
Road Ambulance Repatriation
SkyCare provides fully equipped ground ambulance repatriation from European ski resorts, offering a safe alternative to air travel for stable patients needing to return to the UK by road.
Our ambulances collect from clinics, hospitals, alpine resorts, and private chalets, with experienced paramedics on board to provide continuous medical care throughout the journey home.
This service is ideal for patients who are fit to travel long distances but still require monitoring, medication, or mobility support — especially when weather or medical advice makes flying inadvisable.
Medical Advice for Ski Injuries and Transport
Discover practical advice for travelling after a ski injury — from flying with a broken leg or brain bleed to understanding airline policies, fit-to-fly rules, and repatriation logistics. These articles support injured skiers and their families with clear, expert guidance on getting home safely.
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What our clients say.
Air Ambulance from Spain to London
SkyCare were beyond brilliant with us bringing my Dad back home to Wales by Air Ambulance after he suffered a major stroke in Tenerife. We were really impressed with the whole team’s professionalism and expertise from the first moment we contacted them to the day of the repatriation and even managing to reserve Dad a bed in the Stroke unit in Wrexham Hospital to avoid the delay and trauma of A&E after a very long day travelling…
Airport-to-Hospital Medical Transfer in London
Straightforward and genuine. Craig helped us get our mum safely from the airport to the hospital. Highly recommended.
Commercial Medical Escort from Boston, MA to London
SkyCare made a complex overseas transfer from Boston to London feel effortless. Craig and Sarah were outstanding — calm, professional, and always in touch. They handled everything, from visas to flight logistics, with genuine care and attention. The costs were very reasonable, but it was their empathy and support for both patient and family that made all the difference. I can’t recommend them enough.
Vietnam to London — Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic professional company. We couldn’t have done this without them. My friend suffered a stroke and was paralysed on the right side. Due to a technicality, his insurance wouldn’t cover repatriation, so we had to go private. If anyone is ever in the same position, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare. They made a stressful situation feel manageable, and I’m so grateful for their calm, capable support throughout.
France to UK — Ski Injury Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic service. I was repatriated from France after a skiing accident with multiple injuries. We contacted Craig at 4am and by 10pm I was home — ground ambulance, air ambulance, and ground ambulance again. Everything went smoothly with incredible medical care and kindness. After two miserable weeks in hospital, I finally felt safe and supported. I cannot thank SkyCare enough and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Vietnam to London — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
Amazing team of people. My brother had a stroke in Vietnam and the insurance company were useless. SkyCare guided me through the process, sorted everything out, and got him safely home. The whole team were fantastic, but special thanks to the medical crew — Adam and Sarah — who flew out and did an incredible job. I can’t recommend SkyCare enough for their calm, professional help in such a difficult time.
UK to Malaysia — Long-Haul Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
If you’re in the UK looking for a repatriation company, I couldn’t recommend SkyCare enough. They arranged medical transport for my dad from London to Kuala Lumpur — a 12-hour flight. From my first message, they responded quickly and handled all documents and approvals efficiently. Huge thanks to Craig for making everything smooth and to Nurse Nav for caring for my dad the whole way home.
Spain to UK — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
SkyCare were brilliant with us, helping to bring my dad home to England after he suffered a stroke in Spain. From the moment we reached out to the day of the repatriation itself, the entire team showed professionalism, compassion, and expertise. We felt fully supported and reassured throughout the process. Thank you to everyone involved — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare to anyone in a similar situation.
Las Palmas to UK — Air Ambulance Repatriation by SkyCare.
Thank you to Craig and Ben for organising our return home from Las Palmas. My dad was extremely anxious about the process, but everything ran so smoothly at every stage. Mum is now safe in Maidstone Hospital, and she’s just happy to be somewhere she can easily communicate. The whole experience was calm, compassionate, and professional — we really appreciate everything SkyCare did to make it seamless.
— Pete McNair (via email)
France to UK — COVID-Era Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
From first contact to the final update confirming safe arrival, SkyCare’s care and coordination were second to none. They handled all COVID testing, documents, and border requirements with professionalism and warmth. Repatriating two elderly parents during a pandemic was daunting, but they made the process seamless — even providing journey tracking door to door. Their genuine care and clear communication reassured us at every stage. I highly recommend SkyCare for compassionate international patient transfers.
Cannot thank the team at BM Ambulance enough for getting my Dad home from Spain. Craig/Sarah/James/Emma & Danny were all absolutely amazing. It was a huge 24 hour journey and they made Mum & Dad feel comfortable and safe the entire way. I don’t think my Dad would have made it without your help. He’s still not in the best of health but at least we have him home. We definitely could not have done this without you. Thank you all involved. Amazing people offering a fantastic service. x
BM Ambulance Service helped my son get home after he fell ill in France. They were fantastic from the start to finish. I do hope we never have to go through this again but if you are unfortunate enough to need this, I would highly recommend.
I would have given more than 5 stars if I could have. A big thank you to Craig, Sarah and John for the safe delivery of our much loved mum, mother in law, Nan and great grandmother from Spain after suffering a stroke.
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British Business & General Aviation Association
European Business Aviation Association
