Who can help? - key sources of information for older and disabled people (view report contents)
Holidays and clubs
Q. How do I find a wheelchair accessible hotel? I have difficulty getting around, how do I find out about travel services?
Holidays and travel
Older people and disabled people should expect to be able to have as wide a choice of holiday as anyone else. But you may need to make special travel and accommodation arrangements.
Holiday Care
provides information on all kinds of holidays in the UK (and 40 other
destinations) for people who have special requirements because of age,
disability, or personal or family circumstances. Tel: 0845 124
9971 Textphone: 0845 124 9976
RADAR - publish
a guide called Holidays in Britain and Ireland: a guide for disabled people
Tel: 020 7250 3222 Textphone: 020 7250 4119.
Clubs
Some charities and retirement associations run social clubs and organise outings and events for their members.
PHAB brings disabled and non-disabled people together. PHAB England has about 300 affiliated clubs: 020 8667 9443. FABB Scotland 0131 475 2313, PHAB Northern Ireland 028 9075 8912
Most people join clubs because they have a particular interest. Most are keen to help people who need special help to participate. Libraries have lists of local clubs and organisations.
Page updated July 2007
Report contents
Introduction
Communication
Caring for someone
Getting
around outside
Holidays
and clubs
Legal
advice
Making
your home easier to live in
Money
More
information and advice
