British HolidayMaker Remains in Coma after Suffering a Severe Head Injury
A British man remains in an induced coma after suffering a severe head injury during the first night of a family holiday in Lanzarote, according to reports published on 17 and 18 September 2026.
Paul Grant, 43, travelled to Lanzarote with his mother, sister and brother-in-law for a week-long break arranged around his mother’s birthday on 11 September. The family reportedly spent their first day relaxing at their hotel before the medical emergency occurred in the early hours of the following morning.
Seizure followed by serious head injury
According to accounts given by Grant’s family, his mother heard him having a seizure at about 5am. The family believes he fell and struck his head against a wall. An ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
Reports say Grant was placed in an induced coma after developing serious complications, including problems affecting his liver and kidneys. He was subsequently transferred by air to University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín for specialist intensive-care treatment.
Emergency surgery in Gran Canaria
The family says doctors found dangerous pressure on Grant’s brain and advised that urgent surgery was needed. Surgeons subsequently removed part of the right side of his skull to relieve the pressure and give him the best chance of survival.
The family has said that Grant remains heavily sedated and that doctors have told them he has suffered severe brain damage. His condition was still described as critical in the reports available on 18 September 2026.
Family facing unexpected costs
Grant’s relatives have remained in the Canary Islands while he receives treatment. They have told media that they have already spent more than £1,500 on additional flights and accommodation. His sister, Kimberley Sharp, has also launched an online fundraising appeal to help with the family’s expenses.
A reminder about travel insurance
The case also highlights something that is easy to overlook when planning a Lanzarote holiday: comprehensive travel insurance can be important if a serious medical emergency occurs abroad. The family has said they were unsure at the time of the reports whether Grant had travel insurance and what financial costs might ultimately arise.
For tourists visiting Lanzarote, it is sensible to keep travel-insurance details, emergency contact information and relevant medical information readily accessible. In an emergency in Spain, the general emergency telephone number is 112.
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