Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing the best treatment and care for patients in the region.

In this section, we have information about travel health such as useful websites and contacts.

Facilities in the Trust

Individuals should check with their GP before travelling if they have any concerns or immunisation requirements.

To find your nearest GP, please visit the NHS website below:

·          NHS in England: GPs

Your travel agent should also provide advice with regard to your journey and travel details.

You should also contact your travel insurance company to arrange cover for medical treatment abroad or if you have concerns about you or your party travelling with pre-existing medical conditions.

Regional Services

From the 1^st January 2006, the E111 form was replaced by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You can find out more about this and other travel information on the Post Office website via the link below:

·          Post Office

Useful Websites

·          Department of Health: Health advice for Travellers

·          BBC Health: Travel Health

·          NHS Direct: Travel Health

·          TravelHealth.co.uk

·          Travel Doctor

·          Patient UK: Travel Health

·          Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Travel Advice

·          MASTA: Minding your health abroad

Patient Leaflets

·          PRODIGY

Contacts

·          EHIC Application - 0845 606 2030

Please note that the Trust does not endorse the information on external websites or guarantee its validity. Although care has been taken to select the most appropriate sites to this subject, with NHS services taking priority, the Trust is not responsible for their content or liable for any subsequent action taken without seeking prior advice from your healthcare professional.