Family holidays are about spending time together, making memories and enjoying a change of scenery.
But when someone you love needs regular care or additional support, going away can suddenly feel much more complicated.
Who will help Mum get ready in the morning? Who will support Dad with his personal care? Will the accommodation be suitable? And will everyone actually get the opportunity to relax?
At Care 24/7 Solutions, our Holiday Care service in Swindon allows your loved one to take the support they need with them when travelling within the UK.
A professional carer can accompany your loved one and provide personalised support throughout their break, helping the whole family spend less time worrying about care and more time enjoying being together.
Because needing a little extra help shouldn’t mean missing out on making memories.
Take the Care. Keep the Holiday.
When someone’s care needs change, holidays can sometimes be one of the first things families stop doing.
Not because they don’t want to go, but because organising everything can feel overwhelming.
Our holiday care service is designed to make getting away feel possible again.
We’ll talk to you about your loved one’s needs, usual routines and the support they require before they travel.
Their carer can then accompany them on their UK break and provide agreed support while they’re away.
That means your loved one can enjoy a change of scenery with the reassurance of having someone there who understands their needs.
And the rest of the family can enjoy the holiday too.
Enjoy Being a Family Again
When you normally provide care for a parent, partner or other loved one, going on holiday doesn’t automatically mean your caring responsibilities stop.
Sometimes they increase.
You’re in unfamiliar surroundings, routines have changed and you may find yourself worrying even more about whether your loved one is safe and comfortable.
Having a holiday carer means you don’t have to manage everything yourself.
Instead of spending the holiday thinking about the next care task, you can spend more time being a husband, wife, son, daughter or grandchild.
You can enjoy the holiday together — as a family.
How Can a Holiday Carer Help?
Every person is different, so we’ll tailor the support around your loved one’s individual needs and the type of holiday you’re planning.
Depending on their care plan, a holiday carer can provide support with:
- Getting up and ready for the day
- Washing, bathing and dressing
- Medication support
- Toileting and continence care
- Mobility and getting around safely
- Morning and bedtime routines
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Companionship
- Getting out and about
- Supporting your loved one with activities and days out
- Providing reassurance in unfamiliar surroundings
Some people may need significant support throughout their holiday.
Others may simply need a little assistance at certain times of the day.
We’ll build the care around the person, rather than expecting the person to fit around the care.
Holidays With Family & Friends
Your loved one doesn’t need to travel alone to benefit from holiday care.
In fact, having a professional carer accompany a family holiday can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
Perhaps you’ve stopped inviting Mum because you’re worried about how she’ll cope.
Maybe Dad wants to join the family break, but you’re concerned about providing all his personal care while also looking after your children.
Or perhaps your partner’s needs have changed and you’re worried that going away won’t feel like a holiday anymore.
Having additional care support can take some of that pressure away.
Your family can continue to be involved as much as you want — but you don’t have to carry every responsibility alone.
Holidays for Someone Travelling Without Family
Your loved one may also want to enjoy a break without relying on family members to accompany them.
Our holiday care support can provide the reassurance of having a professional carer alongside them.
Whether they’re visiting somewhere they love, taking a short UK break or simply enjoying a few days away from their normal surroundings, we’ll talk to you about the support they require to make their trip as comfortable as possible.
It’s another way of helping someone maintain their independence and continue doing the things they enjoy.
Keeping Familiar Routines While Away
A holiday is a change of scenery, but that doesn’t mean everything familiar has to disappear.
For someone who relies on regular care, maintaining elements of their normal routine can provide valuable reassurance.
Before the holiday, we’ll take time to understand your loved one’s usual day.
How do they like to start their morning?
What support do they normally need?
What makes them comfortable?
What routines are particularly important to them?
Having a carer who understands these things can make being away from home feel much easier.
Holiday Care That's About Living, Not Just Care
Care shouldn’t only be about completing everyday tasks.
It’s about helping people continue enjoying their lives.
That could mean sitting by the seaside.
Having lunch somewhere new.
Going for a gentle walk.
Visiting family.
Enjoying an afternoon tea.
Or simply sitting together and watching the world go by.
Our aim is to provide the support your loved one needs while helping them enjoy the experience they’ve travelled for.
The care is there when they need it — but the holiday remains the focus.
Planning a UK Holiday With Someone Who Needs Care?
If you’re thinking about a holiday but aren’t sure how you’ll manage your loved one’s care while you’re away, talk to us before ruling it out.
Tell our friendly Care 24/7 Solutions team where you’re hoping to go, who is travelling and the support your loved one normally receives.
We’ll talk through their needs and explain how our Holiday Care service for families in Swindon could support your plans.
Because needing care shouldn’t automatically mean saying no to another family holiday.
Speak to our friendly Swindon care team about Holiday Care today.
Take the care you need. Enjoy the holiday you deserve. Make memories together as a family.