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Why no O2 supplier in the Channel Islands?

11 years ago•10 Replies

Having just recovered from a particularly virulent and very persistent chest infection we thought we might try and get away for a while. We both fancied the Channel Islands as I could make it by ferry (cant fly any more) with my liquid O2 supply but apparently there are no arrangements in the Islands for a supply. Surely it's still the UK I don't understand it.

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Toci11 years ago

The Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom. They are dependent territories of the English. Can you not use/hire a portable oxygen concentrator?

Baldie• in reply toToci11 years ago

Hi Toci, I cant find a portable concentrator that will give 4lm 24 hours a day. As for hire I have been quoted some ridiculous prices in the past so don't bother looking anymore.

Toci• in reply toBaldie11 years ago

There are several portable concentrators which go up to 5lpm. I use 1.5 to 3 depending on level of effort being expended and have bought a portable with two sets of batteries. This means I can use one set whilst the other is charging and use it overnight connected to the mains. (I can recommend Smile as a supplier.) I suppose it depends how important holidays are to you - they are vital to me and I will always find a way! Good luck. x

• in reply toToci11 years ago

To I, are you sure you get 5 litres using a portable concentrator? Mine went up to setting 5 which is NOT 5 litres. This was why I had to revert to cylinders again.

Therese

Baldie• in reply toToci11 years ago

Yes I had an Airsip Freestyle whit 2 battery belts which did allow me some freedom for a while. Unfortunately it did have it's limitations, not able to run 24 hours, and would only give me 3lpm I can just about get about with 4lpm but not 3. I have yet to find a portable unit that gives 4lpm for 24 hours a day.

boiler• in reply toBaldie11 years ago

Have a look at the Sequel Eclipse 3. I am not an expert but I think this is the closest you will get to what you need. Just have a look on the web. There are a number of companies who will rent too.

libby782711 years ago

Found this for you, I don't know it's of any use, did you mean on prescription as I imagine you'd have to pay. Libby

jersey.co.uk/roseville/

Baldie• in reply tolibby782711 years ago

Thanks for that I'll have a look.

Pepsicoley11 years ago

Hi Baldie

The Channel Islands are considered the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy and they are not part of the UK. I think, however, that they are a dependency of the British Crown.

Whatever they are, the Channel Islands are beautiful and I should love to live there. I have a friend who was born there and he left to live in Spain! I love Spain but I think that I would prefer to live in the Channel Islands.

If you go, I hope that you have a wonderful time.

Love and hugs

Annec

xxxxx