All participants are urged to contact their GP as soon as a destination for their study visit is confirmed. They should ensure that all vaccinations are up-to-date, and that they have sufficient personal medication supplies for their visit. It is also a good idea for them to take details of any on-going medication they are taking, should they need to obtain supplies in their destination.

Participants are also advised to inform the Trust of any ongoing medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies. Not only will this allow us to ensure the insurance policy fully covers them, but it will also allow us to make the necessary arrangements to make their visit as comfortable as possible. This information will also be passed in confidence to the group leader and local agent.

Insulin-dependent diabetics, who need to carry syringes on to the aircraft, will also need to carry an explanatory letter from their doctor explaining the purpose of their use. A copy of this should also be forwarded to the Trust prior to departure so we are able to forewarn the airline. This also applies to allergy sufferers (particularly nut-allergy sufferers) who need to carry syringes or EpiPens on to the aircraft.