FEATURE
equipped they are to accommodate your needs.
Staying Close to Home The UK has so much to offer to those looking for a holiday. We live in a country full of history, variety, stunning scenery and some of the most beautiful destinations you can find.
Travelling in the UK can also be easier to manage for care providers and can often feel less daunting than an overseas trip can.
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Books such as ‘The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain’, which is available free to blue badge holders, provide inspiration for holiday makers. The National Trust website is another place to find out about some of the attractions around the UK that are accessible. You can also use the Visit England website for the same purpose.
Venturing Further Afield Europe has lots of offer to holidaymakers and is home to incredible landscapes, cities, towns, resorts, beaches and mountains. Again, accessibility is much less of an issue than it used to be too, meaning more care groups than ever before are heading across the channel and experiencing a European holiday.
Getting There Transport is another important consideration when travelling with care groups. Here are a few of the options available to you:
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Bus If you’re travelling in the UK or within Europe, a specially equipped bus would be our recommended form of transport.
The obvious benefit of this form of transport is that it is designed for the travellers it carries, featuring an easy access lift for entry; stretcher trolley beds; a large and accessible on-board washroom; and emergency medical equipment such as a defibrillator and resuscitation unit.
Another advantage is that it is possible to hire the entire bus, meaning that your group can take its holiday at its own pace.
Boat If you’re travelling to Europe by bus, you will need to cross the channel and the ferry is a tried and tested option. P&O Ferries and Brittany Ferries are equipped with wheelchair friendly features such as lifts between the vehicle and travel decks, disabled toilets and extra onboard wheelchairs.
Somewhere to Lay Your Head Accommodation is another essential component to every holiday.
You’ll know the specific needs of your group and how to ask questions around those needs. However, there are some common questions you should ask of any destination:
• Is wheelchair access available?
• Is there a disabled toilet or adult changing facilities?
• Are your restaurant facilities accessible?
• What is the sleeping arrangement for those who require additional care?
You can also ask about previous trips and whether the destination has welcomed care groups before. If possible, ask to speak to previous travellers to get their feedback too.
Happy holidays! Lovat Lodge Hotel,
Nairn, Scotland Set on the northern Scottish coast, this hotel always offers the warmest welcome and has been designed with access and mobility in mind. Features include adjustable beds, wet rooms, emergency alarms and ground floor, or lift, access to all 26 en-suite rooms. Further mobility aids can be added to the rooms, allowing you to experience a home- away-from-home holiday.
There’s plenty to explore in Nairn and the surrounding area. Guests can use the hotel’s motorised buggy free of charge to explore the promenade that runs along Nairn beach and the surrounding mountain scenery.
The Cairngorm Funicular Railway offers the opportunity to travel to a mountain peak and the Loch Ness boat trip is another great way to explore the mountain scenery.
Le Fosso, Brittany, France Nestled in six acres of gardens and woodlands in Gomene, France, Le Fosso consists of two stone built houses full of character and designed to accommodate groups with additional needs. The owners offer full board, half board and even self-catering options, and love to take visiting groups on day trips to the surrounding villages and seaside.
Le Fosso is located only 7 hours away from Calais and it’s entirely possible to have sole use of the site, which has roll-in showers and support bars in every bathroom.
Hotel Sonnschein,
Niederau, Austria Mountains, lake and fresh air: Austria offers a complete change of scenery, and it’s more accessible than you think!
The four star Hotel Sonnschein sits high up in the mountains in the village of Niederau. It offers half board accommodation and has 20 large bedrooms which each have a single or double sofa bed, making Hotel Sonnschein a great choice for groups with one to one carers.
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