A holiday should feel like a break, not a worry. Our holiday care service means you can enjoy time away from home while still having the support you need—whether you’re travelling with family, visiting friends, or taking a quiet break by the sea.
What Is Holiday Care?
Holiday care provides dedicated support from a trained carer while you’re away from home. Your carer can travel with you or meet you at your holiday accommodation and give you the same type of help you receive at home—personal care, mobility support, medication prompts, and companionship—so you can relax and focus on enjoying your time away.
We fit around your plans, not the other way round. You choose the destination, dates, and type of break; we help make it possible.
Who Is Holiday Care For?
Holiday care is ideal if:
- You usually receive care at home but don’t want to miss out on trips away
- You feel nervous about managing mobility, personal care, or medication on holiday
- Family members would like extra support so they can also rest and enjoy the break
- You’re visiting relatives and want help with daily tasks in an unfamiliar environment
- You want reassurance that someone experienced is on hand if your health changes
It can be arranged for individuals, couples, or families, for anything from a weekend break to a longer holiday.
How Our Holiday Carers Support You
Support is tailored to your plans and needs, but can include:
Travel assistance
- Help with packing, organising medication, and preparing for the journey
- Support during travel by car, train, or plane, where appropriate
- Assistance with check-in, transfers, and getting settled at your destination
Daily living and personal care
- Help with washing, dressing, and continence care
- Support with moving around safely in unfamiliar surroundings
- Assistance with getting in and out of bed, using facilities, and managing energy levels
Medication and wellbeing
- Medication reminders and support in line with your usual care plan
- Encouragement to eat and drink well throughout the trip
- Monitoring how you are coping and adjusting support as needed
Companionship and activities
- Company for walks, outings, meals, and family time
- Support to take part in activities safely and at your own pace
- A friendly, reassuring presence so you can make the most of your break
Benefits of Holiday Care
Holiday care can help you:
- Keep enjoying travel and special occasions
Health or mobility needs don’t have to mean the end of holidays, visits, or celebrations away from home. - Reduce stress for everyone
With a carer handling care tasks, families can relax, spend quality time together, and share responsibilities more evenly. - Stay safe in unfamiliar places
Your carer helps you manage new surroundings, uneven ground, steps, and facilities that may not be adapted. - Maintain your routines
Eating, sleeping, medication, and personal care routines can continue as smoothly as possible while you’re away.
Planning Holiday Care With Us
Step 1 – Tell us your plans
Get in touch with your destination, dates, and any ideas you already have. We’ll discuss your needs, daily routines, and what level of support you’d like on holiday.
Step 2 – Free care assessment
We carry out a free assessment (in person or remotely) to understand your health, mobility, and personal care needs. This helps us build a realistic holiday care plan with you.
Step 3 – Carer matching and arrangements
We match you with a suitable carer and confirm the details: travel arrangements, accommodation set-up, daily schedule, and any specific activities you want to do.
Step 4 – Support during your holiday
Your carer provides the agreed support, checking in regularly with you and your family to make sure everything is working well and adjusting if needed.
Step 5 – Return home and review
When you return, we can review what worked well and discuss any changes you may want to make to your regular care at home.
Working With Families and Accommodation Providers
With your permission, we can:
- Liaise with hotels, holiday parks, or rental hosts about access and practicalities
- Check what facilities are available (lifts, walk-in showers, grab rails, etc.)
- Work alongside family members to share care tasks in a way that suits everyone
- Help you plan realistic activities that balance enjoyment and energy levels
Our aim is to keep things as simple and stress-free as possible before, during, and after your break.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Care
H3: How far in advance should I book holiday care?
The more notice, the better—especially for peak holiday periods. This gives us time to match you with the right carer, plan travel, and discuss any access needs with your accommodation. However, if your plans are last minute, it’s still worth calling us; we’ll let you know what we can arrange.
H3: Do I need to pay for the carer’s travel and accommodation?
Yes. As your carer will be away from home to support you, you’ll need to cover their travel and reasonable accommodation costs, agreed in advance. We’ll explain this clearly when we discuss your holiday care package.
H3: Can I travel abroad with holiday care?
In some cases, yes, depending on your health, insurance, and the destination. We’ll need to carry out a thorough assessment and risk review. If overseas travel isn’t suitable, we can suggest UK-based options that may still feel like a real break.
H3: Can holiday care be combined with live-in or visiting care?
Absolutely. Many people use holiday care alongside their usual support at home, or as part of a live-in care package. We can build a seamless plan so your care continues smoothly before and after your trip.
H3: What if my health changes while I’m away?
Your carer will monitor how you are coping and raise any concerns quickly. If your health changes, we’ll support you to access local medical help and, if needed, adjust the care being provided.
Start Planning Your Break
Your health or care needs don’t have to mean missing out on time away from home. With the right support in place, holidays and visits can still be enjoyable, memorable, and safe.
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