Health advice and guidance for staff travelling overseas on work related business. Edinburgh University employees are potentially exposed to many infections through the course of their work whether that be at home or abroad. Where a risk of infection is recognised, and where effective vaccines are available to staff who are not already immune, immunisations will be offered.Legal ObligationPre-travel AssessmentIf your staff are planning an overseas visit as part of their work or studies it is important that their travel needs are assessed. Please see below Travel Risk Assessment Document Travel Risk Assessment (119.5 KB / DOC) How do I arrange a pre-travel health consultation?Following submission of the Travel Health Assessment form, Occupational Health will contact you where one of the advisers will be able to discuss your needs and advise on actions you need to take including arranging an appointment if necessary. Occupational Health Service Contact details Work: +44(0)131 650 8190 Email: Occupational.Health@ed.ac.uk Are there any other departments in the University that can help with travel plans?The University provides detailed information for staff members who undertake work related travel available via the following websites.Business Travel WebsiteUseful travel health websitesSome useful external websites providing travel health information.FitfortravelNational Travel Health Network and CentreWorld Health OrganizationForeign and Commonwealth Office This article was published on 2024-07-22
