Health & Safety

UK Connection is a member of the School Travel Forum.
The School Travel Forum is a group of leading school tour operators who promote good practice and safety in school travel. All full members of the STF adhere to a rigorous code of practice and safety management standards which meet the requirements of DfES guidelines.

We are a full member of The Association of British Travel Agents. ABTA Its primary aims are to ensure that the public receives the best possible service from Members, and to maintain and enhance the reputation, good name and standing of the Association and its Members.

New York
Despite having a population of more than 8 million people, New York City consistantly ranks in the top ten safest large cities(cities with more than 500,000 people) in the United States. Visitors should be aware that many swindlers and thiefs are skilled at identifying tourists that may seem disoriented or confused to prey upon. Like any big city it is advisable to use common sense when out and about.

Safety Management

Our Safety Management Systems are audited by external bodies and include sample risk assessments as well as inspection standards and processes. Click here to read our policy.

May 2011 News
Following the letter by the UK Health Protection Agency to schools in April 2011 regarding ‘Measles cases in Europe’ we would like to highlight the following;

We are aware that cases of measles are more prevalent in overseas countries than in the UK, in particular currently in France and that travelling having received a Measles vaccination, or a combined MMR vaccination, offers the best protection against catching the disease. If you have any concerns about the content of this letter we recommend that you contact your local Health Protection Agency Office.

To obtain up-to-date general travel information and country specific health advice, we also recommend visiting the Foreign Commission Office site; www.fco.gov.uk and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) website; http://www.nathnac.org/ds/map_world.aspx

Sources of UK medical information include; www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) website; http://www.nathnac.org/travel/factsheets/index.htm

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