Travel Insurance for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a condition caused by damage to the liver from long-term alcohol use that can affect people in different ways, depending on the severity of symptoms and how well it is managed. In the UK, around 600,000 people are living with the condition.

Travelling with a medical condition can take a little extra planning, but if your condition is stable and you’ve spoken with your doctor, there’s often no reason you can’t still enjoy a holiday abroad.

Travel insurance can help provide protection if your condition affects your trip:

• Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
• Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
• Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
• 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad

Travel advice for people with a liver condition

• Carry medication in your hand luggage in case of delays
• Be mindful of foods that may trigger symptoms when travelling abroad
• Drink plenty of bottled water and stay hydrated
• Allow flexibility in your plans if symptoms flare up

If you have been diagnosed with ARLD, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure.

Travel insurance is still available if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition. However, the cover options offered vary depending on the nature of the condition and how well it is controlled. Providing clear and accurate information during your medical declaration helps to make sure that the most appropriate cover is arranged.

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