Travelling when you have a health condition or disability

As these dark mornings and evenings take their toll many of us start thinking about how to beat the winter blues with a get away. We all benefit from a change of scene from time to time. But if you have a health condition or disability the idea of travelling and staying somewhere unfamiliar can feel overwhelming. Whether you want a short break away to see friends and family, or have a longstanding burning wish to undertake the trip of a lifetime somewhere exotic, Home & Company can help you.

Planning your trip

You may just need help with the planning element of a trip. Assistance with booking travel, researching and arranging travel insurance, organising for someone to meet you at the other end, checking access arrangements, and packing your luggage are all things our team can help you with.

Driving you to where you need to be

You might need more support and reassurance than a taxi service can provide. For example helping you secure your property as you leave, carrying your luggage, providing support to walk to and from the car, and getting you settled in at your destination are all things Home & Company can help with. We’ve driven clients to the airport, or to a friend or relative’s house. We’ve driven clients to hotels and care homes for a respite stay.

Accompanying you on your trip

We’ve accompanied clients to family weddings. We’ve also accompanied clients on international trips for several weeks. However long or short, our team can be there to help you with:

Personal Care: Help with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Mobility Support: Assistance with walking, transfers, and using mobility aids.

Health Monitoring: Keeping an eye on your wellbeing and responding quickly if issues arise.

Companionship: Someone to share the experience with, making your holiday more enjoyable. We will make sure we get to know you and match you with someone from the team who you feel really comfortable with.

Closer to home

You may want to start small and would just like to get out & about more locally for now. If you would like someone to accompany you to an activity our team would love to help. And remember they come with their car. Equally if you would just like to go for coffee or for a short walk in the countryside we are here for you.

If you want to travel on your own but find getting the bus is too much for you these days perhaps getting a taxi would help? Did you know that in Brighton & Hove you can redeem taxi vouchers worth £70 each year in lieu of a bus pass. Here are the details https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/taxi-vouchers

Whatever your plans for travel or getting out & about, we’d love to help you make them happen. Do get in touch.