Emergencies
Information which may be helpful in an emergency situation.
Emergency help
Most business trips abroad pass without any kind of incident. However, it is important to remember that outside the UK:
- You are less likely to be familiar with local conditions and the legal framework
- There may be language barriers
- You may be more exposed to a wide variety of risk and threats, such as crime and fraud and the support which you could freely get in the UK may not be available or may be very expensive
Useful telephone number
With that in mind, please ensure you have followed the advice and guidance given in the other sections of this website as well as followed all local policies and rules.
However, if anything does go wrong, some important phone numbers are;
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consular Assistance in London
020 7008 1500 (+44 20 7008 1500 from abroad) (24 hrs)
Insurance claims
It is recommended that anyone travelling on behalf of the University (to conferences, meetings, field trips, placements etc) arranges travel insurance.
University policies
UoE policies which may prove helpful in an emergency situation
British embassies
Contact numbers for any emergency assistance from the British Embassy
Lost passport
What to do if you have lost your passport
Social networking
Using social networking in an emergency situation
Weather
Guidance on adverse weather when travelling
Illness, injury or crime
What help is available during illness, injury or crime
Overseas crisis
Guidance on what help is available if you are affected by an overseas crisis