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Everything you need to travel confidently with your J-pouch

Packing Essentials Checklist
Doctor's letter explaining your condition
Double supply of all medications
Copies of prescriptions
Barrier cream/skin protectant
Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
Extra underwear
Disposal bags
Electrolyte packets
Safe snacks
Travel toilet paper
Emergency contact card
Travel insurance documents
Pre-Trip Preparation
Worldwide Emergency Numbers

Save the number for your destination before you travel

🇺🇸 USA & Canada

911 — Emergency

Police, Fire, Ambulance

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

999 — Emergency

111 — NHS Non-urgent

Police, Fire, Ambulance

🇪🇺 Europe (EU)

112 — Pan-EU Emergency

Works in all EU countries

🇦🇺 Australia

000 — Emergency

131 126 — Poison Info

Police, Fire, Ambulance

🇳🇿 New Zealand

111 — Emergency

Police, Fire, Ambulance

🇯🇵 Japan

119 — Ambulance/Fire

110 — Police

English available via operator

🇨🇳 China

120 — Ambulance

110 — Police

Mandarin primary

🇮🇳 India

112 — Emergency

102 — Ambulance

National emergency number

🇧🇷 Brazil

192 — SAMU (Medical)

190 — Police

Portuguese primary

🇲🇽 Mexico

911 — Emergency

Police, Fire, Ambulance

🇿🇦 South Africa

10111 — Police

10177 — Ambulance

Also 112 from mobile

🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai

999 — Police

998 — Ambulance

997 — Fire

English widely spoken

🇹🇭 Thailand

1669 — Medical

191 — Police

Tourist Police: 1155

🇫🇷 France

15 — SAMU (Medical)

17 — Police

18 — Fire

Also 112 from mobile

🇩🇪 Germany

112 — Emergency

110 — Police

English often available

🇮🇹 Italy

118 — Ambulance

112 — General

English available in cities

🇪🇸 Spain

112 — Emergency

061 — Medical

English in tourist areas

🇵🇹 Portugal

112 — Emergency

English widely spoken

💡 Tip: 112 works as an emergency number in most countries worldwide, even without a SIM card.

Remember

  • • Your health needs are valid - never apologize for them
  • • Planning ahead reduces stress and increases enjoyment
  • • Most travel challenges have solutions with the right preparation
  • • Connect with other J-pouchers who travel for destination tips
  • • Celebrate every trip - you're living life fully!