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We’re lucky to live in a world where we’re more connected and globally mobile than ever before, so if you’re thinking of moving abroad, you’ve come to the right place. With years of experience supporting expats all around the world, we understand the challenges and the excitement you might face.
That’s why we’ve created our World of Wellbeing hub. Here you’ll find lots of articles written by expats, for expats as well as hints and tips to help you find out more about what it’s really like to move abroad and set yourself up in a new country. Whether that’s a permanent move in search of a better quality of life for you and your family, or an exciting temporary move to make the next step in your career, we’ll be by your side.
So why not take a look around our World of Wellbeing hub?
Global access to healthcare
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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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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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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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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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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Learn about pregnancy and giving birth in the UK with this guide full of information on antenatal care, hospitals and more.
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Read this guide for information on the health system in the UAE when it comes to pregnancy, so you know what to expect if you’re expecting.
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From hospitals and services to costs and cultural quirks, this guide to having a baby in Singapore will help get you ready.
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Learn about pregnancy and giving birth in Kenya with this guide and find info on antenatal care, private vs public hospitals and more.
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Are you having a baby in Hong Kong? Read this guide to find out what to expect from the local health system.
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Learn about the health system in China when it comes to pregnancy with this guide on hospitals, treatment and antenatal care.
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Around the world, C-sections are becoming more common. We’ve taken a closer look at why this is and what you should think about if you’re expecting, to help you make the best choices for you and your baby.
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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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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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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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From virtual doctors to 3D printing, medicine has changed dramatically over the past 10 years with the help of technology – we’ve looked at nanobots and gene editing to see what’s coming next…
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Here we’ve laid out some vital topics to think about before, and after, you make the big move.
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We’ve explored some of the risks of 24/7 connectivity and looked at how parents can instill resilience in their children to help them cope with the stresses of life in this digital era.
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Are we becoming more depressed? Are the pressures of modern life causing us more anxiety? And what can we do to improve global mental health?
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What is resilience? In short, it’s the ability to cope when something goes wrong.
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Find out how mindful eating can help us to feel healthier and happier.
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Our guided meditation podcast will help you learn how to walk mindfully and take a break from the everyday.
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Take a break and listen to our breathing mindfully podcast, guiding you to quickly quieten your mind in 9 easy steps.
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Discover how mindfulness can help improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
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We explore what to expect if you decide to repatriate and provide some advice for a successful return home.
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With around 50% of us not getting enough sleep, could mindfulness be what we’re missing?
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We explore the attributes adult third culture kids bring to the global economy.
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We explore five ways in which your child will surprise you and exceed your expectations as they embrace life abroad.
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We explore how to keep in touch with family and loved ones you leave behind.
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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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We discuss some of the common signs that could indicate your child is having difficulty adjusting to their life abroad. We also provide some expert tips to help your child cope.
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Whether you’re looking to move abroad for work, to retire or for a better quality of life, our expat research showed that 94.9% of people who moved for a new adventure thought it lived up to some or all of their expectations.
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In this article, we examine the challenge of preparing children for their first big move.
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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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We could all benefit from paying more attention to our mental health. Learn how to support men to better manage their mental health with this handy guide.
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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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We look at what companies do well to help expat employees and their family, and where they can do better to ensure that the overseas assignment is a success.
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We explore what makes a place good to bring up children and discuss the articles and studies that have made claims about the best (or worst) places.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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