We have booked a family trip to France in August. Just a short hop across the channel - don't want to be too far from the ports in case of emergency. It is the first time we have taken Sam abroad since he had his trachy. Can anyone advise on travel insurance companies that will insure Sam for the trip. I've been looking through my old ACT mags and I know there was an article on this a couple of years ago, but haven't managed to find it. Any advice would be most welcome, thanks.
Julie
ps Incidentally, if anyone is travelling to France via Eurotunnel and their child requires oxygen, I have confirmed with eurotunnel that they are happy for oxygen for the journey to be transported as long as it is declared at check in. Just for info :)
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No advice on travelling abroad - but from memory a travel insurance that can cover pre-existing medical conditions is:
http://www.allcleartravel.co.uk/
Good luck, think 2010 my be the year we brave a trip abroad (and like you I think it will be France -near and a good medical system). Too much alredy on this year, between holidays already planned and trips to Great Ormond Street with Dominic.
Hi Julie
I will go through my external Hard drive and find the holiday/insurance articles for you and email them to you direct.
Best wishes
June
Thanks for the info. got your emails June, will start making some phone calls!
Hi Julie
Not sure which companies June has given you, and sorry if you have already sorted out your travel insurance, but I thought I would give you the details of some companies that other families have tried:
All Clear Travel Insurance
08000 82 5252
www.allcleartravel.co.uk
Travelbility
0845 338 1638
www.travelbility.co.uk
Mediqote
01243 534 435
www.mediquote.com
Hope you manage to find a competative quote with levels of cover you are happy with. But mostly, hope you all have a fantastic holiday (with plenty of sunshine!)
Amanda
We went to France last year to the Vendee and used mediquote. They were good and quite cheap. I would make sure you have a European health card as well as you can get treated with that although I think you have to contribute 20% of the costs, which is where the insurance comes in. We also made a note of all the hospitals in the area, in particular those with a children's A & E and had all of Billy's medical problems translated into French. Have a good time.
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