Travel Advice

We provide health advice and vaccinations for patients when travelling abroad.

Appointments should be booked with our nursing staff ideally at least 6 weeks before the date of your trip. This gives us time to assess your needs and complete any courses of vaccinations that may be required. Please tell reception that your appointment is for the travel clinic.

To determine which vaccinations are necessary and/or whether tablets are required to prevent malaria, please complete a Travel Assessment Form. This form is available from reception and must be returned at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. We are not able to give advice without a completed form.

Some vaccinations, such as tetanus, are available free of charge. Unfortunately, however, most travel vaccinations are not available on the NHS and so private charges apply. This is to cover the cost of the vaccine itself as well as funding the running of the service 

In addition to vaccinations, the following fees may also apply:

All prices are in pounds sterling and are designed to be in line with those offered by other travel clinics. Please bring either cash or cheque with you to the appointment.

As well as ensuring you have had all the necessary travel vaccinations, it is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illnesss on holiday. Our nurses will be happy to help if you have any questions. And if you are taking prescription medicines, don't forget to pack these too and ensure that you take enough supplies for the whole of your trip. Bon voyage!

Holiday Kit

• Paracetamol
• Travel sickness tablets if required
• Plasters
• Rehydration solutions eg Dioralyte
• Anti-diarrhoeal tablets eg Imodium
• High factor sunscreen 

Other Essentials

• Insect repellent
• Condoms/ other contraceptives 

Medical Insurance

• Don't forget to arrange appropriate medical insurance
• If visiting Europe, it is also recommended that you apply for an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows you to receive free healthcare in participating countries (EEA countries and Switzerland). Forms can be obtained from most Post Offices.