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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.

Air Repatriation Spanish hospital care – elderly patient in bed with limb restraint

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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News Non-UK passport next to a mobile phone showing UK ETA approval screen at airport

UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Requirement for Non-UK Visitors

As of 2 April 2025, a new UK ETA requirement is now in place for
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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 Solo traveller exploring busy city streets in Caracas, Venezuela

Solo Travellers and Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know

Solo travel is more popular than ever. Every year, thousands of British holidaymakers set off
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Travel Advice Traveller preparing for a holiday checklist

Travel Smarter: Why Every Traveller Should Use a Checklist

Planning a trip? Make sure you check the ABTA Travel Checklist before you go. Whether
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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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Air Repatriation Flying with infectious disease in a sealed medical isolation pod

Flying with an Infectious Disease: How SkyCare Keeps You Safe

Flying with an infectious disease is often not permitted on commercial airlines. Learn how SkyCare’s
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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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Case Studies Medical escort assisting patient onto commercial flight

Why Commercial Medical Escort Flight Prices Change

Booking a commercial medical escort flight can be stressful enough without unexpected changes to the
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Travel Advice Macro close-up of a mosquito on human skin, representing the transmission risk of Dengue Fever in tropical and subtropical regions.

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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Air Repatriation Neonatal air ambulance team preparing newborn incubator for flight

Neonatal Transport Service goes live

SkyCare is proud to announce the launch of our Neonatal Air Ambulance and Ground Transport
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