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Other sources of help
Tripscope offers reliable transport advice and information, free of charge and nationally, for disabled and elderly people planning local, long-distance or foreign holidays, including airport transfers and transport at your destination
National helpline Tel: 0345 585641
Ramp is a service from the Disabled Motorists federation which will provide free route maps with attended filling stations, accessible WC’s, wheelchair access, meal stops and B&B accommodation. Allow three days notice Tel: 01743 761181
The British Red Cross provides an escort service for elderly or disabled adults and children using trained people. Travel is by private cars, Red Cross Ambulances or public rail, road and air transport. Expenses are charged. Contact your local branch for details.
The National Key Scheme as mentioned previously is used to provide access to over 4,000 public toilets.
For details on how to obtain a key contact RADAR Tel: 0207 250 3222 or send a S.A.E for information sheet.
Voluntary organisations
providing information on mobility issues include: DIAL-UK/British Epilepsy
Association/ Disability Scotland/ Limbless Association/ RADAR/ RNIB/ Spinal
Injuries Association/ the Stroke Association.
RADAR Mobility Fact Packs Pack 1- Getting started (assessments, driving
instruction, driving licences and insurance), Pack 2- Motoring Equipment
(accessories, control and conversion, Pack 3- Money matters (Vehicle Excise
Duty, car tax, Disability Living Allowance, discounts and concessions).
The Department of The Environment, transport and the Regions’ Mobility Unit has produced a booklet giving information on all forms of transport for disabled people together with contact addresses: Door to Door : a Guide to Transport for People with Disabilities.
Tel: 0207 890 6100
Powered Wheelchairs, Scooters and Buggies, RICA
Driving after a Stroke (ref 522), from the Stroke Association
Out and About: a guide to safe travel for disabled people - provides simple practical advice. From The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, who also offer talks and training to groups of people with disabilities. Tel: 0208 392 1839
Flying High - a practical guide to air travel - Disabled Living Foundation
Access to Air Travel, RADAR
See ‘Addresses’ for full addresses of organisations
mentioned in ‘Mobility’
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