Travel Insurance for Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects the brain and causes symptoms such as tremors, stiffness and slower movement. It can affect people in different ways, depending on the severity of symptoms and how well it is managed. In the UK, around 153,000 people are living with the condition.

Please note that if you have Parkinson's disease, the nature of the condition can affect your ability to obtain travel insurance or the level of cover available.

Plenty of people with Parkinson's disease continue to travel as normal, and with a little planning and proper management of the condition, it can be done safely and confidently.

Having the right travel insurance in place for Parkinson's disease can help to cover:

• Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
• Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
• Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
• Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons

Travel advice for people with a neurological condition like Parkinson's disease

• Plan your activities at a comfortable pace to suit your Parkinson’s
• Consider using taxis or public transport to reduce walking distances
• Take time to rest if stiffness or other Parkinson’s symptoms increase
• Pack any mobility aids you rely on at home

During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions, including neurological conditions. Where it applies, make sure you declare your Parkinson's disease when you take out the policy.

Many people with Parkinson's disease can still arrange travel insurance with us. The cover available depends on the details of your diagnosis and how it is currently managed, so full and accurate answers in the medical declaration help us find the most suitable options.

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Don't worry if your condition is not listed above - we cover plenty more medical conditions.
* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.