If you are travelling away from home, we recommend the following:
- Take your bleeding disorders card and a copy of your most recent plan of care with you
- Ensure you have enough treatment to cover the whole time that you are away (if necessary, arrange an additional home treatment delivery in advance)
- Make sure you know how your treatment should be stored. If you are unsure, contact us for information
- If flying, treatment should be kept in cabin baggage rather than being placed in the hold
- If travelling abroad, contact the Factor Coordinator Team in advance to arrange a letter to explain the treatment that you are carrying with you to airline/customs staff
- Ensure that you have taken out travel insurance that covers your preexisting medical conditions including your bleeding disorder
- Check the address of the nearest Haemophilia Centre before you travel and take a record of their contact details with you.
To find the nearest Haemophilia Centre, check the following websites: