Expat Focus International Healthcare Update December 2022
New platform for expats in Shanghai China has been in the Western news lately, with unrest over Covid policies breaking out across the country. In Shanghai – a city which has been significantly affected by lockdowns – the Shanghai Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs has released an “Expat Guide: Work and Live in Shanghai,” on City … Read more
Expat Focus Wellbeing Update December 2022
As the festive season approaches, we are presented with both opportunities and challenges when it comes to looking after our wellness – with some particular challenges for expats. Being abroad during the holidays can be difficult, particularly if you are away from your family and even more so if your host culture doesn’t celebrate the … Read more
Expat Focus Wellbeing Update November 2022
In October, the LawnStarter blog listed its top ranked US cities for wellness, to mark World Mental Health Day. It took into consideration factors such as the number of therapists available, the highest rate of health insurance coverage, access to green spaces, sunshine, and exercise. We’ll take a look at their findings below, and we’ll … Read more
Expat Focus International Healthcare Update November 2022
Covid-19 continues to feature in global healthcare news, although cases have been falling internationally. On 8th November, the UK press reported the number of Covid-19 related deaths had fallen in England and Wales for the first time in five weeks, but there were still over 600 deaths in the week leading up to 28th October. … Read more
Best Healthcare Systems For Expats
Earlier this month, the Daily Express revealed the results of a survey, which suggests that Italy provides the best healthcare for expats. Next is Germany, which also has a national healthcare system, in addition to wide range of private providers. Germany has the highest number of hospital beds on the list. In third and fourth … Read more
Expat Focus International Healthcare Update October 2022
Healthcare news is no longer dominated by Covid-19, but there have been signs that the virus is once more on the rise. As vaccine efficacy starts to wear off, remember to check with your local health authority when you can get your next booster. In this month’s round-up, we look not only at Covid-19, but … Read more
Expat Focus Wellbeing Update October 2022
Moving to another country can be a daunting task. It can mean dealing with a new workplace and new colleagues, perhaps while also wrestling with an unfamiliar language and different customs. Meanwhile, you may need to adjust family life to your new location, find a school for your children, and settle into a new social … Read more
Expat Focus International Healthcare Update September 2022
Healthcare costs are ‘most pressing’ issue in Switzerland Basic health insurance costs are due to rise by 9% when premiums are renewed in Switzerland, according to a recent report. A survey by media group Tamedia has revealed that concerns about healthcare are the most pressing issue in Switzerland, both among citizens and expats. Two thirds … Read more
Expat Focus Wellbeing Update September 2022
To most of us, concepts around being well cover a range of factors, from mental and physical health, to diet, exercise, mood, and spirituality. The state of being well must be defined on an individual basis; what it means to one person might not be what it means to another. For example, to one person, … Read more
Expat Focus Mental Health Update August 2022
UK consular support for mental health issues The UK government offers a range of mental health advice and support for British citizens living abroad. You can find details by typing ‘gov.uk mental health [country]’ into a search engine. However, bear in mind that what services are available will depend on where you have moved, and … Read more