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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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Travel Advice Woman clutching chest with heart attack symptoms at a holiday poolside

Can I Fly After a Heart Attack?

Understanding when it’s safe to travel — and what to do when it isn’t. Introduction
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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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Medical Advice Elderly woman boarding plane with caregiver

Can You Fly With Dementia?

Yes – many people with dementia travel by air each year – but careful planning
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Travel Advice Exterior of private hospital in the UK with medical air ambulance service nearby

Private Hospitals in the UK: Where to Go When It Matters Most

From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to Harley Street in London, the UK is home
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Travel Advice Woman reading insurance documents about air ambulance services

Does Insurance Cover Air Ambulance Services?

Why It Matters: Don’t Assume You’re Covered Many UK travellers wrongly believe that if something
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Air Repatriation Ski patrol team assisting an injured skier in orange and navy gear, preparing her for medical repatriation with SkyCare.

Injured Skiing Abroad? Here’s How to Get Home Safely

Skiing holidays are meant to be thrilling escapes — snow-dusted peaks, luxury chalets, and the
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Air Repatriation Private medical flight for immunocompromised patient using isolation protocols

Flying Safely When Immunocompromised – SkyCare Medical Flights

Understanding Immunocompromised Conditions When someone is described as immunocompromised, it means their immune system isn’t
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Travel Advice Frustrated traveller on phone in hospital after insurer denies medical repatriation

My Insurance Won’t Cover Medical Repatriation – What Can I Do?

Introduction: A Situation No One Wants to Face You’re abroad. You’re injured. The doctors say
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