Young children
- Decide where they'll stay and keep their routine as normal as possible
- Tell the school or nursery who will collect them, with a signed note if needed
- Write down allergies, medicines, GP details and bedtime routines
- Explain Hajj simply to children: a calendar to count down the days helps
- Arrange short video calls at set times
Elderly parents or relatives
- List medicines, doses and pharmacy collection days
- Note hospital or GP appointments falling in the weeks away
- Arrange daily check-ins, in person or by phone
- Make sure carers or neighbours have a contact number
- Keep a spare key with someone trusted
If someone falls illAgree beforehand when to tell the pilgrim straight away and when a decision can be made at home. It saves panic on both sides.
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