We’re living in a world of opportunity as we’re more globally mobile than ever before. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and moving abroad, or you’re settling in some place new, our World of Wellbeing hub is full of helpful information from expert expats who understand the challenges and excitement you’ll be facing. Take a look around and see how they can help.
Doing Business Abroad
Moving can be stressful at the best of times, let alone when the move is to a new country. This article summarises some top tips on how to offer help and support to your employees, when it comes to coping with stress.
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Understand the physical, mental & behavioural effects of stress with this guide by AXA – Global Healthcare. Knowing the symptoms will help you address underlying issues.
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We explore how employers can use virtual healthcare to support their employees’ mental health, to create a happier and healthier environment for international workers.
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Learn about nine of the best countries to start a business with this guide. We've identified countries with a good quality of life, skilled workforce and more.
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If you’re thinking of heading to Canada to live or to work, it’s important to know how to get medical care if you need it.
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Join us as we look at how moving to another country could, indeed, make you happier.
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Regular health checks with your doctor or healthcare professional will help you to keep happy and healthy. It’s important that we keep on top of how we are; both physically and mentally, so that if there are any problems, they can be looked at sooner rather than later.
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Find out the conditions affecting men that can be monitored, managed, treated and even avoided by visiting a doctor and making some lifestyle changes.
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Could going into work when you’re not feeling up to it be causing more harm than good? Presenteeism is the new phenomenon affecting employers and employees all around the world.
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A healthy benefits package can not only entice employees to take up international assignments, but can leave the employee feeling supported and more confident in their new role and surroundings.
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Find out how to manage jet lag and keep your body and mind at its best when you’re on the move.
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Learn some useful tips that global firms can use to ensure expat employees have a successful international assignment.
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One in five expat employees suffer from mental health issues during an overseas assignment. Learn how to better support employees during their time abroad.
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We asked 11,000 expats across 11 countries about the top concerns affecting their mental health. Read the main takeaways from AXA's Mind Health study here.
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Learn about seven of the best countries to start a business with this guide. We've identified countries with a good quality of life, skilled workforce and more.
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Read our research on the impacts working abroad has on your workforce including their mental health.
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If you’re heading to Australia, read this guide to find out how the ‘Medicare’ scheme works, and how the government encourages taking out private medical insurance before the age of 30.
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The healthcare system in New Zealand relies on a mixture of public and private care. Read this guide to find out more about how it works.
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With an estimated 422 million people around the world currently living with diabetes, we wanted to find out more about how to handle travel if you’re diabetic.
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Health checks are designed to assess the risk of potential medical conditions that we could develop, and spot any warning signs that we might not have noticed ourselves.
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Whether you’re planning to stay away for good or just escaping the British winter, getting your finances in order is key to a successful start in a new country.
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Find out how 'the sandwich generation' cope when looking after both their children and parents, and how complicated things can become if you’re in different countries.
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In this guide, we look at prenatal care and birth options in Italy, as well as some local traditions and ways of life when it comes to pregnancy.
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Singapore's healthcare system also gets high praise, and is consistently in global top ten rankings. However, even the best healthcare systems are at least slightly difficult to navigate – and that’s where this handy guide comes in!
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Join us as we look at how moving to another country could, indeed, make you happier.
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What exactly is a virtual doctor? And how does a virtual consultation work? Take a look at the future of visits to the doctor.
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Learn how to support men to better manage their mental health with this handy guide from AXA Global Healthcare.
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High blood pressure – or hypertension as doctors often refer to it – is a very common medical condition which can often go undiagnosed. Globally, it’s the leading known cause of premature death through stroke, heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Apart from prescriptions, optical services and dental care, the NHS is free for all UK residents. If you’re not a UK resident however, accessing healthcare in the UK can be a bit more complicated –but don’t worry, this guide will explain how it all works.
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If you’re new to Thailand, you may find its health system slightly different to what you’re used to. However, take a look at our guide and you’ll soon be up to speed.
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Sweden’s integrated healthcare system has a lot to offer, with some of the highest survival rates in Europe.
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Made up of both public and private hospitals, the healthcare system has a few specific rules which you’ll need to be aware of, as an expat.
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If you’re soon to be in Italy and want to make sure you get the best out of its healthcare system, read on for our top tips!
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If you’re heading to Hong Kong to live, you’ll want to make sure you understand the health system – and that’s what this guide is all about.
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If you haven’t lived in France before, you may find that the system the healthcare system a little complicated. That’s why we’ve created this guide.
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As with all countries, China’s healthcare system has a number of unique quirks, but dive in to our guide below and you’ll soon know everything you need to know.
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The rising costs of healthcare around the world are causing quite the buzz in the world of international health insurance, so we’ve taken a closer look at why the cost of healthcare continues to increase.
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Is it possible to settle abroad with travel insurance? Discover travel insurance's limitations and find out why you need proper International Private Medical Insurance.
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Adjusting to life abroad can be difficult at the best of times, but if you fall ill, it can be even harder– especially if you find yourself in a medical emergency.
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We’ve taken a look at the costs of some more commonly needed medical treatments to show you just how much these costs can vary around the world.
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How has the world changed for international workers? Read about the shift in expat worker demographics and how businesses can adapt to attract and keep hold of world-class talent.
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Introducing AXA Next – the team who are working around the world to keep an eye on emerging health innovations, and helping them to come to life.
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Find out what you can do to avoid the risk of a misdiagnosis or something being missed by your doctor. We’ve worked with Dr Panuschka from Advance Medical, to write a helpful guide of the practical things you can do. .
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What are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions globally and why can they be hard to spot? Find out in this misdiagnosis series, written in collaboration with Dr Panuschka from Advance Medical.
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What are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions globally and why can they be hard to spot? Find out in this misdiagnosis series, written in collaboration with Dr Panuschka from Advance Medical.
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How well do we understand diabetes? We’ve looked at some of the most common myths and misconceptions that people have about diabetes.
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Whether you’re planning to live or work abroad or you’re just settling in to your new life, you’ll have plenty of things to think about. And probably the last thing on your mind is what to do, or how much it’ll cost, if you fall ill or have an accident in your new country.
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Find out how Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. This festive season, we’re taking a look at some of the different celebrations around the world.
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Whether you’ve already retired or you’re considering a retirement abroad, this guide to our top 10 retirement destinations could help you decide where you’d like to start your new adventure.
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We explore the attributes adult third culture kids bring to the global economy.
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