Hello! We are Karla and Stephen, a young couple from Dorset, UK. We met at school and have been putting up with each other since we were just 14 (I know, I deserve a medal!). But we are not your average couple. I have a genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which means that all of my muscles are weak and I need an electric wheelchair to get...

Cabin Assessments ( Available in Carshalton Surrey, Leeds and Birmingham) The aim of the cabin assessment is to put your mind at rest. Whether you are flying with your disabled child for the first time or if you want to find out for yourself about the practicalities of flying, we give you hands-on experience and advice with a trained occupational therapist. You...

Ableworld are the largest mobility retailer in the country and believe this is because we genuinely care about our customer’s well-being. We employ professional, caring and knowledgeable staff to work in our stores, and provide quality mobility aids at value for money prices. We pride ourselves on being an ethical trader who will not pressure sell items and if we feel...

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Daily support on a carer-assisted holiday Holidays are an essential part of life, allowing people to enjoy a change of scenery and recharge their batteries. If you or your loved one needs day-to-day support and would like to take a break in the UK or overseas, one of our handpicked personal assistants can provide a holiday care service that’s fully tailored to...

SEQUAL: Special Equipment and Aids for Living. We are The Sequal Trust, a national fundraising Charity founded in 1969 which is committed to bridging the communication gap for disabled people. By providing suitable assistive technology to people who need it most, we aim to increase the quality of life for those who are non-verbal, have incoherent speech, or who have...

Founder and CEO Fiona Jarvis Blue Badge Style - we want to ensure that ‘wherever you go or whatever you do it is a positive, cool, fashionable and elegant experience, whatever your style, whatever your disability’. We’re re-defining disability with style – something that should be a freedom shared. Fiona Jarvis first realised...

We are a UK charity supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We know that to deliver real and sustained positive changes in the lives of disabled people in the UK and internationally, we need to ensure that laws and policies include, and are developed by disabled people. Our policy and influencing...

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We have supported Visit England and Visit Scotland to launch a new guide to help tourism businesses become more dementia-friendly. Visiting attractions and staying in accommodation can be challenging for people with dementia, their carers, and loved ones.  Ensuring a great holiday can be extremely rewarding for a business and can help people with dementia to live well.

Goodtogoinsurance.com is a specialist travel insurance provider.   We are proud to provide travel insurance cover to individuals, couples and families who may have difficulty obtaining cover elsewhere, either due to age or health record.   We can cover any type of medical condition up to a high level of severity (often even where there is a terminal prognosis).  There are no age limits on our single trip or annual travel insurance policies.

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There are now around one million disabled and terminally ill children in the UK. Thousands of them rely on Newlife to get the equipment they need, equipment that has often been refused by the statutory services or the delays in provision mean that the child will suffer unnecessarily. Newlife runs the only fast track equipment services in the UK helping those children in urgent need.

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We provide fun adaptive programmes, hoping to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by giving them access to sport and outdoor adventures. ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMPS A range of sports and activities for people with physical disabilities - wakeboarding, water-skiing, alpine skiing, kayaking, kiting or biking. "Absolutely amazing...

A Wheel and Away is not a big organisation with massive overheads and years of business experience. It is a simple concept, the product of a love of travel and a belief that disability does not have to be a barrier to that.

We're Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales. We provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society. Our vision We won’t stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission We’re a...

Freedom Wheelchair Skills offers peer-led teaching of everyday skills and techniques to help people get the most out of life while using a wheelchair. Many wheelchair users can struggle to be independent, to confidently push down to the local shops or to see friends, negotiate curbs and potholes, and open doors on their own. I started Freedom Wheelchair Skills, which can teach people who need to use wheelchairs how to use the chair effectively, safely and positively.

Our Boats – What do we sail? We have ten Hansa 303 dinghies. Find out more about the Hansa 303 These are ideal if you want to be taken on a ‘pleasure trip’. You will be accompanied by an experienced sailor and can relax and enjoy our beautiful lake. You want to learn to sail? If you want, we can show you how to sail....

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We work with people with a variety of physical difficulties, such as people with amputations, wheelchair users, physical diagnoses such as Cerebral Palsy as well as temporary loss of physical function due to illness or operations (such as joint replacement). These physical challenges may affect your ability to perform tasks independently. As Occupational Therapists, independence of our clients is most important and we strive to assist in achieving as much independence for our clients as possible.

Our mission is to provide items and services to all low-income families in the UK raising disabled or seriously ill children, that they could not otherwise afford or access, and that help improve their quality of life, realise their rights, and remove some of the barriers they face. Our vision is that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children have the...

The Newman Holiday Trust is a voluntary organisation which runs summer holidays for children with additional needs. The Trust provides holidays for over 140 children aged 4-18 each year, but we rely on people's generosity to help us continue our vital work.

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our Objectives: We want to have made a significant and measurable improvement to...

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The Changing Places Consortium launched its campaign in 2006 on behalf of the over 1/4 of a million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, as well as older people. To use the toilet in safety and comfort, many people need to...

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For functionality, the Omnipods and cabins come with a stylish wet room with top of the range accessible bathroom fixtures, a custom built kitchen area and electrical sockets/USB ports at appropriate heights. Our luxury pods and cabins can accommodate from 2 - 6 people, depending on your choice of options, and come equipped with key standard features and a range...

We help to make lives better for people of all ages who need support to live a good life, including children, young people and adults with disabilities, people with ill health or age-related problems, and people who generally feel lonely or isolated within their communities. We are also an accredited provider for AIM Awards and our qualifications are for...

Whether you have MS, or care about someone who does, our community is here for you through the highs, lows and everything in between. We understand what life’s like with MS. And we know together we are stronger. We’re researching, writing, campaigning and fighting. Running, walking, caring and talking. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS. ...

Star Cars is the leading wheelchair accessible Taxi in Crawley, We provide a comprehensive and unique service solving the transport requirements of wheelchair users and people with disabilities, serving Crawley, Gatwick, Horsham, East Grinstead and surrounding areas. We also do Airport transfers Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports. A single number 01293 369 469 will get you in touch with us.

Holidays with Help was formed by a group of British Red Cross Society members with over thirty years of organising holidays for large groups of people with disabilities. We provide respite care breaks for people with disabilities and their carers with support from trained and experienced helpers. Medical and nursing personnel are also on site to offer guidance where...

There are over 13 million disabled people in the UK of which 1.2 million are wheelchair users . Two-thirds of them are regular users. Take into account people with walking difficulties and the elderly this number doubles! Often people keep quiet about lack of disabled access. This is why we set up Access Rating , we want to give disabled people a...

We are a charity created with the sole aim of improving young peoples’ lives. We provide funding to children with disabilities, life-limiting illnesses and those who are in extreme poverty across the UK. Our grants can fund specialist equipment such as wheelchairs, trikes, sensory toys not available on the NHS, and treatments such as a Speech & Language Therapy and Behavioural Therapy. If you know a child that could benefit from our support, we invite you to apply for funding.

Amelia’s Rainbow supports children in Dorset and the surrounding area who are suffering from any terminal, life-limiting, serious and chronic illnesses. We aim to create an environment full of fun, laughter, achievement and memories.

How We Got Started   Our founder, Martin, was disabled by a light aircraft crash in 1993 and exacerbated in a road traffic accident in 2003. When he could not get a powerchair to meet his needs, he used his engineering background to achieve what was needed. Others saw this and asked for help. What started as a not-for-profit hobby has become a full-time retirement...

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When you have a muscle-wasting condition – or are assisting someone who has – it’s vital to have access to the right information and advice. We’re here to help you get the support and care you need, wherever you live. Whether you want to know more about a condition or about the practicalities of living with a muscle-wasting conditions, we’re...

As record numbers of persons with disabilities travel by air, wheelchair users continue to face an outdated approach when being transferred to and from an aircraft. Emma's Experience In most cases People with Restricted Mobility (PRMs) are manually lifted by multiple staff, multiple times, between their wheelchair and allocated seat. This outdated approach creates...

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A message from Jessica Barker, Founder & App Developer: "Throughout our journey, I’ve spoken to hundreds of families facing health and disability challenges, from autism and ADHD, to chronic fatigue, mental health challenges and more. The common theme among the people I’ve spoken to was feeling like no-one understands – and they need...

We exist to re-route common assumptions about dementia, and we’re determined to propel change, so this all-to-often forgotten community can experience the joys of travel, tourism and hospitality that most people take for granted.

The Council for Disabled Children is part of the National Children’s Bureau family. We are the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector with a membership of over 300 voluntary and community organisations and an active network of practitioners that spans education, health and social care. 

Specialist comprehensive travel insurance so you can relax and enjoy your trip With no upper age limit and 98% of pre-existing medical conditions covered, with First Senior Travel Insurance there’s no reason you can’t plan that cruise or book that trip.rom regular single trip travel insurance to specialist cruise travel insurance, long stay travel...

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The National Accessible Scheme (NAS) is a Visit England national scheme which helps you find accommodation to suit your needs, independently assessed by trained assessors against demanding criteria.  Assessed properties will have facilities such as handrails, ramps, level-access showers, hearing loops and colour contrast. Using the NAS could help make the difference...

I love to travel, to the next town or somewhere far away.  I’m an organiser, a planner, and a list maker.  Researching new places to go is what I love to do, and it was part of my role as Information Service Manager at Tourism for All for 13 years.  In 2018 I started a new job, as Marketing Manager at AccessAble , the UK's leading provider...

Remap is a charity that helps disabled people of all ages to live more independent lives. Our network of skilled volunteers design and custom-make equipment free of charge. We help to improve quality of life and increase independence for disabled people of all ages, providing solutions to everyday problems when there is nothing commercially available. We design and custom-make equipment for each individual because everyone’s needs are different. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests for our help every year and we provide our service free of charge.

Dr Gregory Burke Founder of AccessAble (formerly 'DisabledGo') AccessAble, originally called 'DisabledGo', was set up in 2000 by Dr. Gregory Burke as a result of his own experiences as a wheelchair user and disabled walker. Gregory was frustrated to find that the best-case scenario when he looked for accessibility information was a few unhelpful...

We are Medical Travel Compared, which is a trading name of Medical Travel Compared Ltd. We offer a completely unbiased comparison service as we have no affiliation with the providers on our panel. They aren't owned by us (nor us by them), nor do we have any voting rights or financial investments with them.  Our small, but passionate team, has a lot of experience...

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We can offer you information, support and advice on any question or concern you have related to Down’s syndrome.  We have specialist advisers who can provide you with information and support on issues such as health, social care, benefits and education for people with Down’s syndrome.  We can help you to access support locally and may be able to...

First Mobiloo user at Paws in the Park – 3 August 2014   Imagine if the only place you can go to the toilet is your own home… This is a reality for 250,000 disabled people in the UK and millions more worldwide. This is unacceptable and we want to change it. Our mission is to enable disabled people to attend any event or activity – events...

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980, when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities. After the start of Make-A-Wish in the United States, interest in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions quickly spread to other nations....

The Edward Gostling Foundation was formed in 1994 and is registered with the Charity Commission (number 1068617).  The charities we support are all specialists with the expertise and resources required to provide support to vulnerable members of society living with a disability or long-term illness.  Through our charity partnerships we are better able to target...

The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help them build lasting positive family memories, strengthen their family relationships, and improve emotional wellbeing and resilience. We do this through various Sandcastle Support Services. Through this unique service offering, consisting of bespoke family respite, wrap around fun...

Reuben’s Retreat walks side-by-side with: Children and young people who have a life limiting and/or life threatening illness and their parents and siblings Parents and siblings that have a lost a child We support beneficiaries from across the UK through a range of support services including: Counselling  Support groups Activity & therapy...

Cabin Assessments ( Available in Carshalton Surrey, Leeds and Birmingham) The aim of the cabin assessment is to put your mind at rest. Whether you are flying with your disabled child for the first time or if you want to find out for yourself about the practicalities of flying, we give you hands-on experience and advice with a trained occupational therapist. You...

Beaulieu Respite supports Isle of Wight disabled children and their families through making their lives that bit nicer at Beaulieu House in Newport. Beaulieu House is THE ONLY DISABLED CHILDREN’S OVERNIGHT RESPITE CENTRE ON THE ISLAND. Beaulieu House is a council-run facility, however, with tight budgets, the council can only afford to pay for the necessities.  Beaulieu Respite is a registered charity and all of our staff are volunteers, so almost every penny raised goes directly to make the children’s lives nicer. We provide the extras that the council cannot.

Tourism for All are a small, vibrant, independent, national charity who are the voice of disabled holidays, accessible tourism and accessible travel in the UK. We’re passionate about ensuring that people can participate in all areas of community life, whatever their mobility or ability. Whatever your ideal disabled holiday, you’re sure to find it on our...

For many years people would tell me I should write. A blog, a book – it didn’t matter; ‘just get your experiences down on paper’, they’d say encouragingly.  Of those voices telling me to pick up the pen, none so were louder than that of my best friend and frequent travel partner; Emilija Grigaite. Sadly however, such bursts of...

We work closely with statutory services who provide a fantastic service, but their resources are limited. The therapies, equipment and accessible for all activities that we provide improve the lives of children with disabilities, over and above pure medical necessities. We seek to improve the quality of life for children so that they can gain better movement, overcome...

CHuC (the Ceiling Hoist Users Club) was set up by the late Sue Maynard Campbell MBE , M.D. of Equal Ability CIC, to promote the interests of those disabled people who need to use hoists and particularly those who need, or prefer, ceiling track hoists (also caller tracker and tracking hoists).  The lack of ceiling track hoists in away from home accommodation...

Disability Horizons magazine is an online disability lifestyle publication that aims to give disabled people a voice.  Founded by two disabled guys in 2011, Disability Horizons publishes articles on a wide variety of topics, all to support the aim of a world where disabled people live exactly as they choose to. You can sign up for our newsletter to get all our articles...

We provide specialist support for over 3,500 people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Whether you are looking for support in your own home, supported living accommodation, a registered care home or out in the community, our specialist teams are here to help you. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by our sector-leading quality ratings. In England, 95%* of our registered locations are rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. 100%* of our Scottish and Welsh registered locations are rated as overall compliant by the Care Inspectorate and Care Inspectorate Wales. *Data correct as at November 2021.

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Our loved ones are living longer with illness or disability, and more and more of us are looking after them. Whether round-the-clock or for a few hours a week, in our own home or for someone at the other end of a motorway – caring can have a huge effect on us, our lives and our plans. Caring is such an important part of life. It’s simply part of being...

We are a national charity providing short breaks and holidays for disabled people. CS Disabled Holidays can provide funding for up to 50% of the full cost of a one or two week holiday. Formerly known as The Cavendish Spencer Trust, we are here to provide funding towards respite breaks and holidays for severely disabled adults with neurological or neuromuscular...

This is a link to a guide to buying a disabled static caravan in the UK, we’ll give you top tips on how to find the perfect holiday home and park for your family, by highlighting the manufacturer’s that specialise in wheelchair-friendly caravans and explaining the many modifications available for those with disabilities.

The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust provides life enhancing grants to help people of all ages in need who are ill, convalescent or disabled. These grants are used to provide medical and household aids to alleviate sickness and make a huge difference to people’s ability to manage at home and live as independently as possible. We do not fund holidays...

For over 40 years, the Family Holiday Association has provided breaks for UK families struggling with issues such as disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, mental health issues and domestic violence. The charity was founded on the belief that holidays are a lifeline, not a luxury , and this is a key principle that survives to this day. The majority of families...

OUR MISSION Enabling limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives Blesma, The Limbless Veterans aims to: Be relevant to every limbless veteran and their family Be a  strong advocate  on behalf of Members Ensure Members’ needs are met Draw on  our history  and heritage to build a successful...

We're a charity transforming vacant hotel rooms into vital breaks for full-time unpaid carers.. We know how challenging it can be to care for someone. A couple of days away with a partner or a friend can work wonders. It may seem like a small thing but it can make a huge difference. Who can get a break? To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

Event Mobility can provide manual wheelchairs and electric scooters to most events.he charity now has four 40’ trailers a 7.5 ton and 18 ton lorries with a fleet of 300 mobility scooters and 100 manual wheelchairs.  If you are a show organiser and wish us to provide our service at your show or event it is important to contact us as early as possible. Event Mobility has been assisting shows and events since 1998 and our staff and volunteers have years of experience providing our service.

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Our Vision Equal participation for all We want a society where everyone can participate equally. Our Mission We are disabled people leading change In 3 years we will enable at least 50,000 diverse disabled people to have voice and influence, connecting with each other and with us. We support change agents and enable disabled people to...

We are the UK's largest provider of specialist autism services. Our trained staff and volunteers bring  passion and expertise to the lives of 100,000 autistic people every year. In this section, you'll find services directed towards autistic people, parents and carers and  professionals . Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects...

We'll do our best to find a travel companion to suit your preference and personality - e.g. male or female to share a room, a good sense of humour, love of good food, someone who loves to travel, can assist on day trips and is the perfect companion to share the adventure.  If you're planning a trip, please get in touch. We'll make sure your travelling buddy is someone you want to spend time with.

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AccessAdvisr provides a platform for disabled people to rate and review accessibility (or otherwise) different places and transport stops. AccessAdvisr was created to provide a user-led real-world view of how accessible different places and transport stops are for disabled people. The aim is to provide a simple mechanism to allow people with mobility challenges to rate...

We exist to enable men women and children with cerebral palsy and associated disabilities to claim their rights, lead fulfilling and rewarding lives and play a full part in society.

We all have the right to travel with freedom and confidence. Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. We work with our members to campaign for change, influencing governments, industry and the public.

MND Connect Helpline The MND Connect team offers information and support on all aspects of motor neurone disease (MND), including symptom control, practical management, improving quality of life, clinical research and signposting to other organisations. Get in touch with MND Connect MND Connect is available Monday to Friday between 9am...

Across is a charity created specifically to provide transport and support to enable those with special care needs to go on pilgrimages to Lourdes. The charity also enables groups to organise holidays to other destinations in Europe for those with special care needs.

The Victoria Convalescent Trust (VCT) is a registered charity.Our main purpose is to make grants to fund or part-fund short breaks for those, including carers, of any age, living in England and Wales: Who are in need of a short break for the purpose of convalescence, recuperative care or respite care; Who do not have adequate resources to fund themselves; and ...