Reducing the Cost and Impact of Air Ambulances

The decision to charter an air ambulance is usually taken once other options…


Rehabilitation of Patients for Independent Air Travel

Overview of the Situation A 55-year-old seafarer, who fell while working on…


What is it like flying during a global pandemic?

Despite having spent much of my working life as a flight nurse either at an…


Repatriation of Seafarers during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Repatriation of Seafarers during the Covid-19 Pandemic In March and April…


World Health Update - Covid 19 General Update #3

Overview The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced a mass global shutdown of…


World Health Update - COVID-19 General Update #2

Background The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a viral infectious disease which…


World Health Update - Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Background On 31 December 2019 the World Health…


Are you covered?

Most people know that before they go on holiday it is important to take out…


Pancreatic Cancer Patient Transfer

Overview of the Situation A 47-year-old Indian seafarer, with no significant…


World Health Update - Ebola

EBOLA EPIDEMIC – A Global Health Emergency Democratic Republic of Congo It is…


British Expats - Are you eligible for NHS treatment?

Life on the Spanish coast or the French riviera may be idyllic but when expats…


Supporting the NHS

This week our Medical Director has been delivering training to NHS staff at the…


Flying with an existing medical condition

There are instances in which it may be necessary to travel with a medical…


Going the extra mile

The phrase ‘go the extra mile’ has become somewhat of a cliché in business over…