At Travelbound, our schools, colleges, universities and music groups’ health and safety are our number one priority. As such, we support the Travel Aware campaign which provides Group Leaders and their students with information and additional guidance while abroad.
To ensure Group Leaders and their fellow teachers can easily access the latest advice on travel, we have compiled the following as trusted markers to follow for updates.
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/travelaware and follow them here on Twitter or here on Facebook.
Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk. The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
Before you depart
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also provides the following advice:
- Take out appropriate travel insurance before travelling and make sure it covers you for all the activities you want to do.
- If you are travelling within the EU, ensure you have a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) and understand what it covers – you still need full travel insurance though! For your free GHIC card visit
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) – GOV.UK - Learn about the laws, customs and entry requirements of the country you’re visiting and understand how they differ from home – check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
- Check your passport is valid, fill out the emergency details, look after it while travelling and keep it in a safe place. Make sure you have all necessary visas.
- Make copies of important travel documents, take a picture or make copies and store them securely using a secure data storage site.
- Research vaccinations or any other medical requirements for your destination, and if necessary visit a travel health clinic before you travel. For medical advice visit travelhealthpro.org.uk
- Tell your friends or family about your travel plans and where you’re going and leave emergency contact details.
- Take enough money with you and have access to emergency funds.
- Ensure you take the contact details of the local British Consulate in case of emergencies – www.gov.uk/government/world/embassies
- Understand what consular staff can and can’t do to help British nationals travelling overseas – check www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide
- Act responsibly, and be responsible for yourself when abroad.