Health & Safety
Whatever your departure point, no matter where you
stopover or even if you are flying direct, travel
insurance is a must. There are a multitude of
insurance providers and policies available for travellers
to the UK, so shop around before you commit yourself.
Low cost policies are also available for the casual
traveller resident in the UK, ideal for those on their
'Big OE'.
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Downunder Insurance
offers
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travel insurance to travellers
and residents in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Our cover ranges from basic to highly comprehensive,
with affordable policies aimed at backpackers and
gap-year students, but with cover available to travellers
and holiday makers up to 55 years of age. More than
60 adventure sports are automatically covered, and
we also offer a wintersports policy for skiers/snowboarders.
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It is important to note that an official report
from police or other relevant authorities will be
required to substantiate any insurance claim.
Check the requirements of your policy's claim procedures
carefully.
There are few major health risks in the UK,
despite media hysteria over Mad Cow's Disease and
Foot & Mouth. Sexually transmitted diseases
are your most likely cause for concern, but probably
no more so than in your country of origin. It should
be needless to say, but play safe.
New Zealand and Australia have a reciprocal healthcare
agreement with the UK, and therefore nationals
of those countries are entitled to free treatment
within the National Health Service (NHS). These agreements
do not cover prescriptions and dental treatment, so
some form of medical insurance is advisable.
Keeping safe in Britain is largely a matter of common-sense,
although pick-pocketing is a fairly common form
of street crime on the rise, so limit the amount
of cash you carry if possible. A large city like London
will inevitably have its crime hot spots and 'no-go
areas', with some inner-city housing estates scoring
highly on both counts. While you're probably no more
or less safe than any other major city, remember
that acting sensibly and knowing your surroundings
will lessen the odds that you'll be the victim of
a crime.
In an emergency you should dial 999 immediately.
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