All scouts attending this trip have on file an official BSA medical
form {Level 1, 2, or 3). We will carry the official BSA medical form with
us on the trip. This form gives permission to have your son treated if
necessary on any Boy Scout outing.
If your son requires medical attention we will take your son to a medical facility (hospital) in England to be treated. We will also call you to let you know that we are having your son treated. Please note that in the very unlikely event we need to have someone treated the hospital facilities in the United Kingdom are excellent and similar to those facilities in the United States. Also, there is generally no charge to visiting Americans requiring emergency medical assistance in the United Kingdom, as the British use a National Health System run by the government.
If your son has any medications that they need to take (either Prescription
or Non- Prescription) you must let Jim Johnson know in writing what the
medication is, how often they need to take their medication, and give us
permission to hold the medication and provide assistance if required to
take their medication. Under BSA policy we cannot give ANY medication to
your son without your permission. Please make sure that you send us permission
and a list of any medications they may require. This information will be
kept in strictest confidence by Jim Johnson. If you have any questions
regarding medication use please contact Jim Johnson (481-1275).
Once your scout has passed through immigration and customs in the
United Kingdom they generally will not need to carry their passport's with
them. We will collect and hold passport's if a scout does not want to worry
about this valuable document after entering the country. In addition, all
airline tickets will be held by Mr. Johnson to ensure that they do not
get lost. Each scout will however will be responsible for managing their
own London Underground ticket. This is an unlimited pas to use the tube,
buses and rail for 4 days in and around London. If they loose the
ticket it will cost them about $35 to replace it.