Category Archives: ALC Travel News

Travel Insurance ? Prima Travel from ALC Health fits the bill

If you are planning a holiday make sure you’re covered. 

ALC Health’s Prima Travel plan has been created exclusively for residents of all European Union (EU) countries regardless of nationality and where our choice of world class cover options offer not just peace of mind, but great value for money. Continue reading Travel Insurance ? Prima Travel from ALC Health fits the bill

ALC Health’s Andrew Apps climbs to the Summit of Snowdon to raise funds for Surrey Air Ambulance Trust

A group of 36 intrepid explorers embarked on a climb to reach the summit of Mount Snowdon in Wales (UK) in aid of the Surrey Air Ambulance Trust on 14th July with everyone managing to complete the 7 hour plus adventure without injury aside from a few sore legs and one or two blisters. Raising over £13,500 for this vital voluntary emergency air service will enable the Trust to continue it valuable work by responding swiftly to 999 calls. Continue reading ALC Health’s Andrew Apps climbs to the Summit of Snowdon to raise funds for Surrey Air Ambulance Trust

Severe complications of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) caused by EV-71 in Cambodia – conclusion of the joint investigation

The investigation into the illnesses and deaths in Cambodia, which mainly affected very young children, concluded that a severe form of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) was the cause in the majority of cases reported to the Ministry of Health. Continue reading Severe complications of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) caused by EV-71 in Cambodia – conclusion of the joint investigation

Expat medical evacuation, it could be a matter of life or death

When 31 year old British man, Matthew Taylor, moved to Bali to teach English he didn’t suspect his family would have to raise nearly £200,000 to fly him home after an accident. Matthew suffered a

This story and several others like itraise the question of emergency medical evacuation coverage. This is an additional extra on top of the usual health insurance coverage. For expatriates moving to remote areas or those with poor healthcare systems, it is certainly something to consider.serious head injury while riding a motorbike on the Indonesian island. With no health insurance, his parents were forced to find £200,000 to cover his medical expenses and fly him back to the UK for continuing treatment writes Bill Cariker at expathealth.org. Continue reading Expat medical evacuation, it could be a matter of life or death

Jetlag and how to reduce the inconvenience

For many people jetlag is more than just an inconvenience. It can be particularly disruptive for business travellers, diplomats and sportsmen, who must be physically or mentally fit on arrival.

Prevention

Pre-flight

  • Select flight schedules to minimise sleep deprivation
  • Plan a stopover. Arrive at your destination in the late afternoon or early evening
  • Avoid last-minute hectic activities before long flights
  • Start eating and sleeping according to your destination schedule several days before the trip Continue reading Jetlag and how to reduce the inconvenience