Travelling
with
oxygen

You will need to call the Patient Support Team and provide the following information:

• The full holiday destination address (including post code)
• The start and end dates of your holiday
• Any booking references or the name under which the reservation has been made
• Contact details for somebody who can take receipt of your oxygen equipment before you arrive at your destination
• A mobile number if possible

If you require different or additional equipment for your holiday you will need to contact your healthcare professional and ask them to send a new Home Oxygen Order Form (HOOF). This should be sent to Air Liquide Healthcare at least 3 working days before you plan to travel.

If you are travelling outside of an Air Liquide region we will tell you who the supplier will be. The supplier will then make delivery arrangements directly with you.

If you have not received confirmation of your holiday the day before you travel, you should contact the regional supplier responsible for delivering your holiday equipment.

REMEMBER to take enough portable oxygen for your journey to and from your holiday destination and bring it home with you to return it to Air Liquide Healthcare..

If you are travelling in the EEA (European Economic Area) we recommend that you apply for an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).  Call 0845 6062030 or visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers to apply.

Other useful contacts and websites include:

The Department of Health:
0207 210 4850
www.gov.uk/travelaware

The British Lung Foundation
03000 030 555
www.blf.org.uk

The NHS Choices website Healthcare Abroad section:
www.nhs.uk/Healthcareabroad

Before booking a holiday outside of the UK you should always discuss your plans with your healthcare professional.

You should NEVER take the equipment supplied by Air Liquide Healthcare outside of the UK.