Assisted Pilgrims & Clinical Team
We warmly invite pilgrims who need assistance from the clinical team and offer UK care-home level care.
Assisted pilgrims. We refer to those who require support from the clinical team as assisted pilgrims.
Assisted pilgrims may need help with:
- Washing
- Dressing
- Getting into and out of bed
- Mealtimes
- Medications
- Mobility
- Overnight care
- Dressing changes
- Support with mental health issues
We can offer 24-hour support to a number of pilgrims.
It is vital that we know what your needs are so that the team can be prepared and safely manage your needs.
We can only offer this level of support within the Hotel Padoue.
Pilgrims requiring use of wheelchairs at the airport and/or in Lourdes
Pilgrims who are independent but may need the use of a wheelchair while in Lourdes are free to choose any of the hotels offered, however, due to the steep slope access, the Hotel Eliseo is not recommended for those using wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs are readily available during the pilgrimage and the Leeds youth offer support to those in wheelchairs, assisting pilgrims to Services, the Grotto, the Domain area and shops and cafes.
We can also reserve wheelchairs for use at the airport, however, where possible, pilgrims are requested to walk from the Gate to the aircraft to facilitate easier boarding and less crowding on the airbridge. This is a requirement made by the airline.
Please indicate on the booking form if you need a wheelchair in Lourdes or at the airport and especially if you need a wheelchair to the aircraft door. The airlines may limit the number of wheelchairs on the airbridge and can deny boarding to passengers who have not registered as wheelchair users.
The Clinical Team is made up of volunteer doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals along with non-medical volunteers who are keen and willing to support pilgrims with personal care and joining social activities.
