11. Overseas Visits

11.11 Accommodation

Prior to the visit and on arrival, there are various things that the Visit Leader shoulc check.

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11.12 Adventure Activities

Adventure Activities abroad, whether organised by the Visit Leader or by a tour operator, require careful consideration.

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11.13 Food and drinking water

Food, drink and hygiene overseas can vary considerably from the UK. It is advisable to identify potential hazards in advance and to make arrangements to mitigate any risk.

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11.14 Language and local customs

Visit Leaders should be able to communicate effectively in the native language of the country or through a translator in order to manage the business relating to the Visit or any problems arising.

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11.15 Weather, climate and clothing

Information about weather should be used to inform participants and parents about any particular clothing/equipment requirements for the planned activities and to raise awareness of any significant risks.

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11.16 Currency and contingency funds

It will be important to consider how spending money and contingency funds will be kept safe and accessed throughout the trip.

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11.17 Communication

It is necessary to have a plan in place to enable routine and emergency communications with consideration being given to different time zones, mobile coverage, costs etc.

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11.18 Emergency Details

During an Overseas Visit it is important that the Visit Leader has adequate knowledge and information about participants to ensure their wellbeing.

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11.19 First Aid and Medical Facilities

Access to medical assistance and facilities, and the standard of those facilities, needs to be outlined to participants and parents in the early planning stage.

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11.20 Natural Water Swimming Activities

Swimming and paddling in natural waters such as rivers, canals, the sea or lochs can present significant hazards and the Visit Leader must prepare a risk assessment detailing any significant hazards and how they will be controlled.

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