To ensure UK travellers are fully prepared for your
travels moving into 2006 please be aware that from 1st January 2006, UK
residents travelling in Europe will require a European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC). This will allow you to benefit from free or
reduced-cost
medical care when travelling in an EEA country or
Switzerland.

The EHIC replaces the E111 and is free of
charge. For
further information on the introduction of the EHIC and on how to apply
for an EHIC, see:

www. dh. gov. uk/travellers