Checklist - things for people with cancer to consider before travel

For all travellers:

• Are you fit to travel safely?
• Will you need a travel companion or helper to accompany you?
• Will you need any special equipment?
• Have you let the travel company and your accommodation know about any particular needs?
• Do you need any particular vaccinations for the destination? Remember to take any relevant certificates with you.
• Have you got enough medicines/medical supplies for the whole time you will be away? Remember to take additional supplies in case your return is delayed.
• Do you have your passport and an additional form of proof of UK residence, such as a driver’s licence?
• Do you have your travel insurance policy and certificate?
• Have you packed all your medical supplies or equipment in your hand luggage, where you can keep a careful eye on them?

If you’re travelling to a European Economic Area country or to Switzerland:

• Do you have your European Health Insurance Card?

If you’re travelling with medicines for more than three months:

• Do you need/have a personal medicines licence?

If you’re going abroad for planned treatment|:

• Do you have an S2 form (unless you will be claiming under Article 56)?

If you have severe mobility problems:

• Do you have your Blue Badge, if you think you’ll need it?

If you have a stoma:

• Does your hotel or accommodation have en suite facilities, including facilities to dispose of appliances, if you think this will be necessary.