Holiday live-in care is a specialised service where a professional Personal Assistant accompanies an individual with complex medical or care needs on a holiday or vacation, providing full-time assistance throughout the trip.
This type of care ensures that individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities or post-operative needs can still enjoy travel and leisure while receiving the care they need. The focus is on making the experience safe, enjoyable and empowering, while emphasising freedom, empowerment and choice.
Freedom
- For the individual: holiday live-in care allows people with complex needs the freedom to travel and enjoy vacations that may otherwise seem challenging. It removes the limitations imposed by health concerns, enabling them to experience new places and activities without compromising their care or safety.
- For families: families who travel with their loved one can also enjoy a sense of freedom, knowing that a professional Personal Assistant is on hand to manage their medical, personal and physical needs. This allows everyone to relax and enjoy their holiday without the full responsibility of caring during the trip.
Empowerment
- For the individual receiving care: holiday live-in care is designed to empower individuals, enabling them to explore new destinations, engage in activities and enjoy experiences they might not have been able to do on their own. The presence of a Personal Assistant provides reassurance, allowing the individual to focus on enjoying the trip rather than worrying about their health or mobility issues.
- With tailored support, they can take part in activities they enjoy, such as sightseeing, dining out or visiting family, with the comfort of knowing their specific needs will be managed. This empowerment extends to making choices about the pace and type of activities they want to engage in while travelling.
Choice
- Personalised care: holiday live-in care offers individuals and families the choice of how care is delivered during the trip. The Personal Assistant provides help with personal care (bathing, dressing and eating), medical tasks (bowel and bladder management, medication administration and managing medical equipment), and mobility assistance based on the specific needs of the individual.
- Families and individuals have the choice to customise the level of support needed. Some may require assistance around the clock, while others might only need help during certain parts of the day, such as in the morning or at bedtime.
- Flexible destinations: whether it’s a relaxing beach holiday, a visit to family or an adventurous tour abroad, the service allows choice in destination and type of travel, with Personal Assistants adapting to the setting and ensuring accessibility and safety throughout.
