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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.

Case Studies Newborn baby Rio in NICU before emergency air transfer

A Life-Saving Flight: Baby Rio’s Journey with Lia’s Wings and SkyCare

This emergency neonatal air transfer, arranged by Lia’s Wings and flown by SkyCare, helped baby
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Case Studies X-ray of a hip fracture, commonly seen after falls abroad

Can I Fly With a Broken Leg or Hip Fracture Abroad?

Can you fly with a broken leg? Or should you stay abroad for surgery? What
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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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Air Repatriation Air ambulance aircraft preparing for medevac on airport tarmac in Slovakia

What is an Air Ambulance?

Air ambulances are fixed-wing aircraft—jets or turboprops—fitted out as flying intensive care units. These specialist
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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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Travel Advice Pregnant woman walking through airport with luggage and boarding pass

Flying While Pregnant – Travel Advice

Flying When Pregnant: Safe Travel Tips & UK Guidance Flying while pregnant UK? Yes –
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Travel Advice Doctor in medical uniform standing in front of Turkish flag, representing healthcare in Turkey

Botched, Billed, and Stuck Abroad: The Real Risk of Getting Sick in Turkey

Is It Safe to Get Surgery in Turkey? Each year, thousands of British tourists travel
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Air Repatriation Is it safe to fly with a premature baby on an air ambulance

Neonatal – is it safe transporting a neonatal baby?

Is It Safe to Transport a Premature Baby by Air? For many parents, the question
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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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Travel Advice Stretcher beside medical transport aircraft with seven red flags in background

How to Choose a Medical Repatriation Company: 7 Red Flags to Avoid

When a loved one is injured or falls ill abroad, arranging a safe journey home
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Air Repatriation Family and medical escort preparing for repatriation at an airport

Can You Help Us Bring Them Home? – Support for Urgent Repatriation Cases

At SkyCare, we understand the heartbreak that can come with needing pro bono medical repatriation
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Travel Advice Man looking confused while reading insurance and medical documents at home

Holiday Travel with Medical Conditions: A Practical Guide

Planning a holiday with a medical condition? Here’s how to travel safely and confidently. 1.
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