Travel advice and customs by country which all staff must make themselves aware of and follow. Travel advicePrior to travel to any country, you should check the Governement webite, Gov.uk, for guidance on specific hazards or customs in those countries.Gov.uk - foreign travel adviceCustomsAll staff should make themselves aware of and follow any customs specific to those countries they will be visiting. Some general advice is available from the ABTA and NHS Fit for Travel websites;ABTA - local laws and customsNHS Fit for Travel - culture shockCountry specific advice can be found on the Gov.uk website by searching for the country being visited, inluding travelling during religious festivals.Gov.uk - foreign travel adviceGov.uk - travelling during ramadanSafe to travel?Where any doubts arise on whether it is safe to travel to a certain country, you should seek the advice of the Insurance Office as well as your Head of School. Insurance Department Finance Department Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 650 9154 Fax: +44 (0)131 650 9052 Email: insurance@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-11-12
