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Train Travel (manual wheelchair)

Train travel can be a great way to travel locally, regionally, and internationally. As a convenient alternative to car and bus travel, train travel allows you to be independent and return to work and leisure. Read More...

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Air Travel: Managing your health pre and in flight

Once you have booked your flight, take some time to think about your health care needs and how you might need to prepare for these when flying Read More...

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Air Travel: Managing your mobility equipment

This page contains information on air travel and your mobility equipment whilst flying. It explains how your equipment is handled at an airport and what you can do to reduce the risk of damage or. Read More...

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Air Travel: At the airport

This page covers all the steps you need to think about from arriving at the airport to getting on a plane. Good planning and preparation are important to make your journey as smooth as possible. Read More...

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Air Travel: Preparation

This page contains information for people with spinal cord injury and cauda equina syndrome who want to travel by air. Good planning and preparation is important to make your journey as smooth as possible. Read More...

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Access All Areas Podcast (Episode 2 – Mental preparation)

In this episode we will be exploring the idea of emotional preparedness and building resilience for travel. Read More...

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Access All Areas Podcast (Episode 4 – Adventure travel)

In this episode we introduce you to the world of adventure travel with an SCI, bringing a range of stories, hints and tips from people with lived experience of SCI. Read More...

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Water travel – Cruise

Our members say they would feel confident taking a cruise with the right support. Whilst there may be unexpected issues that come up, the following information should help you prepare for your cruise. Read More...

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Water travel – Ferry

Our members say they would feel confident travelling by ferry with the right support. Whilst there may be unexpected issues that come up, the following information should help you prepare for your trip. Read More...

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Car Travel – Ian’s story

In this video we join Ian who uses a WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle). He talks us through the process of getting a Motability car and how important driving is to his independence and freedom. Read More...

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Car Travel – Joe’s Story

In this video we join Joe for a drive around Yorkshire and Milton Keynes. He tells us how important it was to get back to driving after injury and how vital it is for his. Read More...

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Air travel – assistance and boarding

In this video we join our SIA members as they they meet the airport assistance team and board the plane. Read More...