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Useful contacts

Here are some organisations to help in your search for travel insurance.

How to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC):

Department of Health (DH)
Tel 0845 606 2030
www.dh.gov.uk/travellers

You can also get an application form at your local post office.

Financial services

Financial services and insurance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the UK’s financial watchdog, set up by the government to regulate financial services and protect your rights. The FSA also provides clear, impartial information about financial products and services to help make money matters clearer for you.

Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Consumer Helpline 0845 606 1234 (call rates may vary)
Minicom/Textphone 0845 734 0104
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk


Finding a qualified insurance broker

Association of British Insurers
www.abi.org.uk

British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)
Consumer Helpline 01901 814 0015 (not a freephone number)
www.biba.org.uk

Macmillan Better Deal Campaign Line
Freephone 0800 500 800
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
Open Saturday 9am to 12 noon
www.macmillan.org.uk/betterdeal

NB: Macmillan Cancer Support does not offer travel insurance or recommend insurance brokers or insurance companies.

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