Getting Medicated
Traveling to England doesn't pose any health risk. The tap water is safe to drink, the milk is disinfected, and health services are good. England has some of the greatest medical services in the world. Also all the doctors speak English. General equivalents of common prescription drugs are available throughout the British Isles. Hospitals London London Bridge Hospital 4.6 star rating Manchester The Christie NHS Foundation Trust 5 star rating Cambridge Addenbrook’s Hospital 4.8 star rating What To Do If You Get Sick Away From Home If you need a doctor, your hotel can recommend one, or you can contact your embassy or consulate. Outside London, dial tel. 100 and ask the operator for the local police, who will give you the name, address, and telephone number of a doctor in your area. Crime Like all big countries, UK has its share of crime, but in general it is one of the safer destinations of Europe. Pickpockets are a major concern, though violent crime is relatively rare, especially in the heart of the United Kingdom. Even so, it is not wise to go walking in parks at night. In London, take all the precautions a wise traveler would in going anywhere, be it Los Angeles, Paris, or New York. Conceal your wallet or else hold onto your purse, and don't flaunt jewelry or cash. |
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