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Help with travel costs

Does anyone know if there is a way to get help with transport costs? My mum isn't expected to live much longer but she lives nearly 400 miles away. We had to give up our car last year because we ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 22 Aug 2023

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Rail travel aboard - ID proof of disability

Hi I am hoping to travel in Germany and Poland this summer and I can see you can get disabled rail fares. But I can’t seem to get an answer on what is required or accepted as proof of disability for ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 31 May 2023

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DSA - travel support

Hello - appreciate any advice please. Son has epilepsy and receives DSA whilst at Uni. His epilepsy can be triggered by stress/anxiety - he had breakthrough seizures during a level exams, mocks, ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Education - 7 Dec 2022

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Disability travel tips with Layla and Scope’s CP network

Layla, who's an intern in our Social team as well as a member of our cerebral palsy (CP) network, has put together some disability travel tips. Continue reading to learn five helpful tips to help you ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Coffee lounge - 22 Apr 2022

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Train and bus travel

Hi, I am hoping to try a train and bus journey later this year. I have never been on a train or bus since being a powerchair user due to pain which is worsened by bumps and vibrations. I have always ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 13 Feb 2020

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Travel for single people without own vehicle for holidays etc

I use a small mobility scooter designed to fold down and fit in a car boot however battery heavy so more than one taxi etc has refused. Even my personal assistant can't lift into her car however she ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 17 Jun 2019

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Wheelchair travel difficulties

Hello Im just conducting some research for a project Im currently doing and wondered if some of you guys could help me. My main question is what are your main difficulties when travelling with a ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Research and opportunities - 22 May 2019

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Traveling to London with a Wheelchair

A cute vlog, with Information about traveling to london with a disability. https://youtu.be/lRUpF16g8KM

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 5 Nov 2017

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Travel Guides for the Disabled on Kickstarter

Hi all! I am new to the forum - so first and foremost hello! I joined to share a project I am working on now - travel guides for physically disabled people! We're running a KickStarter campaign ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Dec 2016

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Travel support/travel buddy

I am currently supporting someone who would like to learn to travel from their home (Newham) to their place of work (Central London). We have the funding from Access to Work to fund the support but ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 14 Jul 2017

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