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Going on holiday with oxygen in England & Wales

It is possible to travel and go on holiday while dependant on oxygen.

However, it is beneficial to try and plan a holiday at least 2-4 weeks in advance and always seek medical advice before you book and travel on holiday.  Take details of your ‘home oxygen order’ with you and any accessories you may need.

If you are travelling on holiday anywhere in England & Wales, the oxygen service is now free of charge.  There are seven easy steps for you to follow when going on holiday.

Step 1
Obtain permission from your GP or respiratory specialist to travel before you book your holiday.

Step 2
Obtain permission for your holiday oxygen equipment to be delivered and stored at your holiday accommodation.

Step 3 (England & Wales)
If you require the same oxygen equipment at your holiday destination as you have at home, you can now contact our Healthcare Helpline directly without the need to request a home oxygen order form (HOOF) from your GP or specialist team.  You will need to provide us with:

  • The full holiday address – including the postcode
  • The dates of your holiday (from and to)
  • A contact name and telephone number at the holiday address, not your home telephone number
  • The booking name and reference of the holiday where appropriate

If you require different oxygen equipment at your holiday destination than you have at home, you will need to contact your GP or respiratory specialist as soon as possible before you travel on holiday.  You will need to provide your GP or specialist team with the same information above.  Your GP will then send to us the holiday home oxygen order.

Air Products will then arrange delivery of your holiday oxygen supplies to your holiday destination, either by ourselves or via a local supplier.

Step 4
Your holiday oxygen equipment will be ready for you when you arrive and will be collected when you leave.

Step 5
Please ensure that you have enough oxygen cylinders for your journey to and from your destination.

Step 6
If you are travelling by car, check our latest guidance.
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Step 7
As the holiday oxygen service is free of charge, there is no need to pay. Enjoy your holiday.

Any questions about our holiday service?

Please call our Homecare Helpline on Freephone

0800 373 580
Monday-Friday
8.00am - 5.00pm

Urgent calls only outside these hours

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