Arthritis Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Travelling with Arthritis:

There are a number of different medications that could be prescribed to you when you have Arthritis. When you are travelling with Arthritis it is important to make sure you have enough medication to last for the duration of the trip. You may want to take extra medication with you just in case. Keep your medication with you in you carry on luggage. Make sure you medicine is clearly labelled with your identification, that of your doctor and the name of the medication and a any other pertinent information. It may be necessary to prove that the medication is in fact yours in certain places for security reasons so make sure the medication labels are properly labelled to match your identification. If you need to carry needles or syringes on you, take a medical prescription proving their necessity as well, so you do not have any problem getting through security with them. Be aware of the storage conditions necessary for your medicine.

If you are travelling to a hot climate, for example, it may be necessary for you to store your medicine in a cool place or out of direct sunlight. Many types of medication will increase your sensitivity to the sun, meaning you may need to be more careful when protecting your skin. Check with your doctor about adapting the time you take your medication in different time zones when you are on holiday.

When choosing flights and an airline for your holiday, try to find a direct flight to avoid the physical challenges of changing flights.

With your travel agent, choose a hotel for your holiday that will accommodate your requirements. Choose an area that will have transport options available should you wish to travel around the area you are visiting and that there is wheelchair access if you need it.

Areas with a steep hills or a lot of steps to climb could cause problems for your arthritis when you are on holiday, so be realistic with your abilities and choose your holiday destination accordingly. Flat surfaces will help if you need a wheelchair or with pulling along a suitcase.

Try to find a holiday destination that does not have extreme climate conditions. Wear light clothes in hot climates and wear comfortable and appropriate shoes that will not cause you problems with your arthritis and be comfortable to travel in.

When you are getting a quote for travelling with arthritis, we will ask you questions relating to your pre existing medical condition to help us to provide you with a comprehensive quote.

What type of arthritis do you (or did you) have?

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

We will ask you a number of questions relating to your pre existing medical conditions, this will help us to provide you with a comprehensive quote.

Useful Websites: Arthritis Information - NHS on Arthritis - Travelling with Arthritis - Arthritis Indepth BBC

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance is arranged by JS Insurance, underwritten by Towergate Underwriting and administered by UK Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Limited.