1. Travelling with Oxygen What to Tell Your Patients Lesley Hill Tracey Miller

2. Can I Travel with Oxygen Therapy?
YES
It just takes some planning and thought

3. Travel in the UK Arranged By: FREE of Charge Dolby Vivisol Provider:
What Equipment?
Similar to what they have at home
Provider:
Local Oxygen provider at destination
Arranged By:
Dolby Vivisol

4. 1 2 3 What do they need to do? 3 Steps
Gain permission from the holiday property
Write to Dolby Vivisol with 3 weeks notice
Provide details: holiday address, dates, contact telephone number and any other relevant information 1 2 3

5. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Fit to Fly Certificate
Travel insurance – FISH / BLF
Check with the airline regarding regulation for carrying oxygen
4. What about at the airport or if there are delays?

6. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Check with the company in advance to make sure they are aware patient will be travelling with medical oxygen provided
They may be able to provide assistance
Portable / TPOC can not be plugged in on trains

7. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Ensure oxygen equipment is secure in the car
DO NOT SMOKE
Take only the number of units required
Do not leave the car unattended or in direct sunlight with the equipment inside, ventilate the car
Ensure that flow meters are OFF on unused cylinders
Do not use oxygen at when filling the car with fuel
Have a fire extinguisher in the car
Keep flammable materials (Fuel , oil etc.) away from the oxygen flow

8. Travel abroad NOT a free service
NHS oxygen equipment should not be taken abroad
Rates vary dependant on the destination country
Oxygen provision varies from country to country
Dolby Vivisol can help you arrange your oxygen abroad

10. Private Oxygen Therapy
Vivitravel Offers:
Access to a wide range of equipment
Patients can either purchase or hire
Dedicated holiday enquiry line
Telephone:
Travel into the UK and abroad
Flights
Trains
Cruise
Cars
24hr patient support
Private Oxygen Therapy

11. What do my patients need before they travel abroad?
Talk to their airline
Patients will need to complete their relevant airline’s Medical Information Form (MEDIF). This can be found and downloaded from the airline’s website.
Fit to Fly Certificate
Before booking a holiday outside the UK your patient must consult their GP or consultant – especially if you are flying, as 'Fit to Fly' certificate is required to go along with the MEDIF.
Travel Insurance
The British Lung Foundation has a partnership with FISH – which provides specialist insurance services – to develop a range of insurance products for your patients

12. Contacting Dolby Vivisol…
All holiday requests to be made in writing to: Address: Dolby Vivisol North Suite Lomond Court Castle Business Park Stirling FK9 4TU Patient phone line: