{"id":347045,"date":"2025-11-04T15:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=347045"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:29:42","slug":"carer-supported-holidays","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/home-care-services\/carer-supported-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer supported holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCarer supported holidays\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\"Carer\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n
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Daily support on a carer-assisted holiday<\/h2>\n \n

Holidays allow you to enjoy a change of scenery and recharge your batteries.<\/p>\n \n \n

If you or your loved one needs day-to-day support and would like to take a break in the UK or overseas, one of our handpicked personal assistants can provide a holiday care service that\u2019s fully tailored to your requirements.<\/p>\n

From scouring the internet for holiday bargains and suitable accommodation, to shopping for holiday essentials and packing the sun cream \u2013 a Helping Hands holiday carer will work closely with you to ensure everyone looks forward to their holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What do carer supported holidays involve?<\/h2>\n \n

Your carer will be there to provide practical and emotional support every step of the way.<\/p>\n \n \n

A Helping Hands holiday carer will provide assistance with all essential elements of care.<\/p>\n

Whether your support needs are straightforward or complex, and your holiday is to the local seaside resort or the other side of the world, we\u2019re sure to be able to provide dedicated support to give you the time away that you want and deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Your holiday carer can help out through:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Your carer can help you to navigate public transport, airports, organise taxis, sort food and money, and more<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer will provide practical support on the journey, such as helping you through customs<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our carers are trained to help organise and administer your medication at the right times<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can provide dignified personal care to help you enjoy every aspect of your holiday<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of carer supported holidays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carer supported holidays give you the independence, confidence and security to enjoy a truly memorable time away, wherever you\u2019re going. The benefits of carer-assisted travel include:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Having a carer accompany you may allow you to visit destinations that you previously believed weren\u2019t reachable by yourself<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can help out all the fiddly, stressful aspects of a holiday, such as tickets, passports, hotel bookings and transport<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knowing that you\u2019ve got a friendly, trusted companion accompanying you is a great source of reassurance for family and friends<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you love exploring or prefer spending the day on the beach, you\u2019ll be supported to enjoy your trip the way you like<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not only are our kind, compassionate carers trained to provide expert care, they can also make for excellent travelling companions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A carer supported holiday means you don\u2019t have to rely on loved ones when you want to travel, but can instead go whenever you wish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Travelling with a complex condition<\/h2>\n \n

We can support those with a restrictive medical condition to fulfil their travel dreams.<\/p>\n \n \n

If you\u2019re living with a\u00a0complex medical condition<\/a>, you might find it particularly difficult to travel as far and as freely as you wish. At Helping Hands, all of our carers receive comprehensive training in providing dedicated support for a range of conditions, meaning they\u2019re perfectly placed to help you travel either locally or abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n

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Travel confidently with medical support<\/h2>\n \n

We take a holistic approach to our holiday service so that you can travel with confidence.<\/p>\n \n \n

We work with you, your family, your GP and professionals from a variety of other healthcare organisations to ensure that all medical needs and requirements are met before you travel, giving you peace of mind that you\u2019ll be getting the support you require.<\/p>\n

All of the care we provide is built around the individual. So, as well as taking your medical needs into account, we\u2019ll also consider your likes, dislikes, interests and personality so that we can match you with a holiday carer with whom you have plenty in common.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our holiday care service shares many similarities with\u00a0live-in support<\/a>. Many of our customers use it as trial to see what live-in care is like and how it\u2019ll suit them as a long-term support option.<\/p>\n

With this first-hand experience of having a full-time carer around, individuals can decide whether a more permanent tailored solution is the right one for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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From board games to going to the theatre, a live-in carer lets you continue your routines and hobbies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Many people relish the chance to receive care in the comfortable, secure surroundings of home<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Unlike a care home, a live-in carer can support you to spend as much time as you wish with family and friends<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether it\u2019s cleaning, cooking, helping you toilet or more, a live-in carer can assist around the home<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)\u200b<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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How to arrange a holiday carer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We try to make arranging care simple and stress-free so that we can focus on what really matters: your care needs. Speak to our team today to begin your journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Book a free care assessment<\/h3>\n

Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

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