What should I do if I've been or feel ill before my Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing or outdoor adventure?
We support young people after cancer, including some who are clinically vulnerable. So, to keep everyone as safe as possible, we ask that you please do not come on your trip if you are feeling unwell.
By ‘feeling unwell’ we mean symptoms such as having a high temperature, having a new, continuous cough, or diarrhoea and feeling / being sick. If you do not feel well enough to go to school or work, we ask that you stay home and rest up.
If you have a combination of symptoms, but do feel well enough to go to school or work and do your normal activities, contact us to discuss.
Please be assured, if illness stops you coming on your trip this year, it will not affect your chance to come back next year.
Vaccination against COVID-19 and/or measles is not part of the trip eligibility criteria and/or a requirement for anyone taking part in Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust activities in 2026. But, due to the personal protection offered by the vaccination against serious illness and death from COVID-19 and/or measles, we strongly encourage everyone involved in our activities to be vaccinated in line with Government guidelines.
If there is any change to the national guidance around COVID-19 and/or measles, we will update this webpage and contact all young people (or parents/guardians) directly if anything is needed for or affects your trip.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact the team at [email protected]
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