Back at Home

Although most people return home well and without problems, you can never be sure.
Did you know that about HALF of all swimmers in Lake Malawi test positive for Bilharzia when checked at InterHealth or other tropical centres? You can contract Bilharzia and feel entirely well for the first few months without any symptoms at all!

On return we recommend that some individuals attend for a Returners Medical Checkup. These include those who have any persistent symptoms, who have had any significant illness, have travelled in remote or dangerous areas or have had exposure to a potentially serious tropical illness such as bilharzia, TB or a sexually transmitted infection. Anyone with fever needs to be seen at once and we can see them on the same day they phone in. Those who have remained well and have no obvious health issues are encouraged to complete an on-line Clean Bill of Health Form.

Supporting your well-being

Our Psychological Health team are specialists in Trauma Management and have a wealth of experience helping individuals work through common readjustment issues faced by volunteers and staff returning to the UK.

Personal Impact Reviews can be helpful for anyone who has experienced a distressing incident, or is suffering from stress or anxiety on return home. In addition the team are experienced in helping individuals work through readjustment issues. We work closely with InterChange which offers careers counselling for volunteers confused or uncertain about future options for work or study. Appointments can be arranged at our premises.

We also offer an individual Confidential Review for those who want to reflect and debrief on their experiences, or a Personal Impact Review for those returning stressed or traumatized by any travel related experiences. Our team have expertise in post- traumatic stress, and counselling for reverse culture shock.

Related Services: Post Travel Services