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Going on holiday in Scotland and Northern Ireland

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

However, it is beneficial to try and plan a trip 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 in Scotland & Northern Ireland, the oxygen service is free of charge.  There are six 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
If you require the same oxygen equipment as you have at home, contact the Healthcare Helpline as soon as possible, before you travel on holiday.

If you require different oxygen equipment than you have at home, contact your General Practitioner (GP) or specialist team as soon as possible before you travel on holiday.

  • Step 3a – If you require the same equipment as at home
    Cylinders – Let the Healthcare Helpline know of your holiday details and we will make arrangements with the local provider.

    Concentrators – If you are going on holiday to Scotland, let the Healthcare Helpline know of your holiday details and we will make arrangements with the local provider.  If you are travelling on holiday to Northern Ireland, your GP will give you a prescription and you need to contact the provider direct.
  • Step 3b – If you require different oxygen equipment than at home
    Cylinders – Your GP can complete a HOOF for your holiday oxygen requirements and we will make arrangements with the local provider.  Alternatively, your GP will give you an oxygen prescription for use in a pharmacy at your holiday destination.

    Concentrators – If you are going on holiday to Scotland your GP can complete a HOOF and we will make arrangements with the local provider.  If you are travelling on holiday to Northern Ireland, your GP will give you an oxygen prescription and you contact the provider direct.

Step 4
Your holiday equipment will be ready for you when you arrive. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, you need to collect your holiday cylinders from a local pharmacy and return the cylinders when you leave.

Step 5
As the holiday oxygen service is free of charge, there is no need to pay.

Step 6
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