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Dr Sarah Jarvis Travelling with Sightloss

In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her top tips when travelling with sight loss. Get essential tips on preparation and making your holiday safe and enjoyable.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
28th Nov 2025 • 13 min read
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How to Prevent Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness can affect anyone and being aware of the symptoms can save your life. Read this guide for information on how to prevent altitude sickness.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
28th Nov 2025 • 7 min read
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What Happens If I Have A Medical Emergency When Flying?

For some travellers, travelling by plane can be a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
12th Nov 2025 • 8 min read
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The Benefits of Winter Sun and Vitamin D

In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis uncovers how winter sun holidays boost vitamin D, improve mood, and support your wellbeing.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
6th Nov 2025 • 6 min read
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Avoiding Respiratory Triggers While Travelling

In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her top tips on how to avoid respiratory triggers while travelling. Learn what to check before you go, what to pack, and how to manage your triggers while away.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
6th Oct 2025 • 7 min read
Beautiful Panoramic View Of A Glacier Lake In Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
Top Tips for Travelling with Migraines

Struggling with migraines on holiday? In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her top tips to help reduce your risk of a migraine attack while travelling.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
16th Sep 2025 • 7 min read
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Which Fluids are Safe to Drink Abroad?

Hydration is key when you're on holiday, but which drinks are safe to drink? Dr. Sarah Jarvis reveals her expert tips for keeping you refreshed while you soak up the sun.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
10th Sep 2025 • 9 min read
A beautiful purple sky over a lake in Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
What does stress do to us, and how can we cope?

Dr. Sarah Jarvis shares insights into the effects stress has on us as well as how to cope using different techniques.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
9th Sep 2025 • 9 min read
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How To Enjoy Stress-Free Travel

We live in a time where stress is a major health challenge. We've created a stress-free travel guide to honour Stress Awareness Month.

George Voice
George Voice
19th Mar 2025 • 14 min read
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Dengue, Zika & Malaria

If you're heading away on a tropical holiday, you might be worried about the diseases you could catch. In this blog, Dr. Sara Jarvis provides their top tips for staying safe, whilst on holiday.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
6th Mar 2025 • 9 min read
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Top Tips on Travelling with Arrhythmia

More than 2 million people in the UK live with arrhythmias or heart problems. Here are some tips which you may find useful when travelling with Arrhythmia.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
14th Feb 2025 • 11 min read
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Travelling with Vasculitis and Vascular Disease

Planning to go away with vasculitis or another vascular disease may take a little more consideration than usual. Here are some of our tips.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
29th Jan 2025 • 10 min read
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A Guide To The Cost Of Medical Treatment Abroad

Not sure if you should take out medical travel insurance? Find out the true costs of receiving medical treatment and getting ill abroad.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
22nd Jan 2025 • 13 min read
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Tips For Flying with Metal Implants

Have you got metal implants or an orthopaedic implant and are worrying about flying? Put your mind at ease and learn all you need to know in this article.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
12th Nov 2024 • 9 min read
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Travelling In Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Planning to travel whilst you’re pregnant? In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis shares advice and answers your questions about travelling whilst pregnant.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
29th Oct 2024 • 8 min read
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The Best Health Apps for Managing Health Conditions

Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her top apps for holidaymakers travelling with health conditions. From asthma to diabetes, there's an app for managing it all.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
14th Oct 2024 • 6 min read
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Travelling with Raynaud’s

Being weary of travelling with Raynaud’s disease is not uncommon. Find out more about our travel preparation and tips when travelling with Raynaud’s for your next trip.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
29th Aug 2024 • 9 min read
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Getting Dialysis on Holiday

In this blog, Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her top tips on receiving dialysis whilst on holiday and what you should consider before heading away.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
20th Aug 2024 • 6 min read
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