COPD accessing oxygen whilst travelling

[lauralav]

i AM GOING TO VENICE FOR 3 DAYS AND THEN A CRUISE FROM THAT PORT FOR 7 DAYS. IS THERE  CONTACT NUMBER OF AN OXYGEN SUPPLIER IN VENICE I  CAN ASK TO DELIVER TO THE HOTEL AND SHIP?  THE SHIPPING COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE OXYGEN ON BOARD BUT WILL ALLOW DELIVERY.

[stone-UK]

Hi

You are unlikely to be given permission to take NHS Supplied equipment outside of the UK. Have you spoken to your oxygen provider.

You may have to hire a portable unit at your own expense.

[lauralav in reply to stone-UK]

thanks i thought that was the case that's why I wanted a contact in Venice, Italy to see if i could hire one. not sure if my international health card will permit me access to oxygen in Italy. - I live and am registered in Spain for heath care.  take care

[stone-UK in reply to lauralav]

Hi

Have look at may be usefull.

oxygenworldwide.com/

[lauralav in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks Stone, I have sent them a message and will see what they have to offer. 

[kimmy59]

Ring Dept of Health customer helpline 02072104850 they were very helpful.

Kim xx

[lauralav in reply to kimmy59]

thanks Kimmy, but as i am registered for health care in Spain i think i will have to access any local help and advice from here. will perserver with trying to get an Italian oxygen firm to contact to hire equipment.  Best regards

[kimmy59 in reply to lauralav]

Thats what the Dept of health do they can put you in touch with oxygen providers in other countries.

Kim xx

[lauralav in reply to kimmy59]

thanks for that will give them a ring and see how I get on. hoping it will be hypothetical and that i will be off the 16hrs a day O2 before we go on 16 may, got a review on 11 May!!