Hi there I am going to Cyprus in August. Newly diagnosed COPD one year ago does anyone have any holiday insurance suggestions ?

[alice14]

[SecondLife]

We took out worldwide cover for three weeks at Christmas through Holiday Extras, as we were going to Canada we felt that the £200 premium was quite reasonable. Enjoy your holiday.

[SusieQs]

I used to get my insurance through the Post Office when I was lucky enought to get abroad.

That was in the earlier days of my copd and it was ok if you were not on more than 2 inhalers the premiums where the same as a normal person. Anything over that you had to contact their medical screening and they would give you a quote.

[alice14 in reply to SusieQs]

thank you

[Hidden]

check the small print on all quotes.

[alice14 in reply to Hidden]

will do thanks

[scrobbitty]

I'm pretty sure one of the members here have mentioned previously that they had a great deal with the RAF - if you have or have had anyone in the forces, you can get a good rate.

[PompeyBob in reply to scrobbitty]

Would like to know more about this as I was in the RAF and am getting a RAF pension.

[alice14 in reply to scrobbitty]

no one in the forces but thank you

[phillips1]

Slade is right. Check the small print very carefully as some won't pay out if a close relation is taken ill prior to your holiday. Obviously a wife or husband is a close relation.

regards, Bobby

[RainbowOtter]

I've used All Clear before.

[alice14 in reply to RainbowOtter]

thank you will look into it

[Hidden]

I have used All Clear for a couple of years now and find this is great and by far the cheapest.

[alice14 in reply to Hidden]

thanks for that

[James48]

Try 'Less clicks' They seem quite good and less than £50 for a week in Europe.

lessclicksmorecover.com/

[alice14 in reply to James48]

thank you will look at that site

[PompeyBob]

I went to Cyprus last October Have had Emphysema for about 9 years never bother telling the insurance as I manage to control it and don't do anything silly.

[Hidden in reply to PompeyBob]

Your insurance would not be worth anything though if you required any medical help. You have to be truthful when applying for travel insurance especially if you have a known medical condition.

I wouldn't dare risk not telling them about my Emphysema.

[Hidden]

Hello Alice,

You can find out information on travel insurance by visiting the BLF's website - blf.org.uk/Page/Travel-insu...

Our Helpline (tel: [phone]) will also be able to help you.

Matthew

[alice14 in reply to Hidden]

thank you

[Yorkshireman]

Hi Alice - I have just obtained insurance to go to Skiathos with Insure&go. it only cost me £6 more than someone with no health problems. It obviously depends on how good (or bad) your condition is. I have moderate COPD (emphysema). Its worth applying online just to see what the quote is - there is no oblligation to buy the policy. They might send you an odd e-mail but nothing else! One piece of advice - answer the questions truthfully! Good luck!

[alice14 in reply to Yorkshireman]

thank you will look at this

[alice14]

Thank you all so much for your answers very helpfull indeed

[lilliput]

Never mentioned it. Ask me no questions...

[lilliput in reply to lilliput]

Tbh if you were only diagnosed last year how bad is it? In my case it was after a chest infection and since then I've had flu and pneumo jabs.It was highly unlikely that I would have been ill on the holiday, I knew my limits plus had mild COPD.

[lilliput in reply to lilliput]

On a roll, the heat could be a problem, stay in the shade and always have water. Check that any walking tours do not involve hills or high altitude. The only part of my hol when forced into a coffee bar (such a hardship) was where these factors applied. They would also apply for some people without COPD

Hope you have a great time.

[lilliput in reply to lilliput]

I have mentioned it to my walking group, because it is quite challenging for me. 3 miles a a brisk pace. COPD cannot be reversed but you need a strong heart to help.

[lilliput in reply to lilliput]

Talking to myself But just feel that COPD should be tackled early. 74 % lung function felt awful but not not bad enough to stop smoking.

[lilliput in reply to lilliput]

If it wasn't for e cigs I still would be, about a year after the diagnosis

[FreeSpiritTravel]

Hi Alice

I work for Free Spirit travel insurance and we are a specialist travel insurance provider for people with any medical condition, disability or age.

I am sure we will be able to offer cover so why not check out our website freespirittravelinsuran... or call us on 0845 230 5000 and speak to a friendly voice.

I know when you have a medical condition the insurance market can be a mine field, I know from personal experiences but I hope this information will be helpful to you.

Good luck and I hope you manage to find insurance and have a great holibobs!

Regards

Rachel