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Discounts and travel schemes for public transport
This page includes guidance on the concessions and discounts available for disabled travellers on public transport. We’ve also included information and links regarding accessible travel schemes on public transport. Please note that all prices, discounts and links were correct at the time of writing, but may have altered since! Useful resources Here are a. Read More...
Your rights on public transport
At SIA we want everyone with a spinal cord injury to live a fulfilled life, and we think being confident to travel is part of this. We know that travelling after a spinal cord injury. Read More...
Travelling by Taxi
Travelling by taxi can provide flexibility and independence for people with a spinal cord injury. It can also be helpful if you don’t plan to return to driving or if you’re still waiting to get an adapted vehicle of. Read More...
Car Travel: On the road
This page contains information for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda equina syndrome (CES) who want to get back in to driving. So, you’ve had your driving assessment, sorted out a vehicle and. Read More...
Community Transport
Community transport is a subsidised service often operated by charities, local councils or volunteer groups. It can provide safe, accessible, and affordable travel options for people with a disability, such as a spinal cord injury, who do not have access to their own transport.. Read More...
Car Travel: Vehicle options and adaptions
Our information sheets 'Understanding car travel’ and ‘Getting back to driving’ cover the practical issues of returning to driving and driving assessments. Once you’ve addressed these, it’s a good time t think about getting a car and. Read More...
Preparation for travel
The SIA Travel Hub is a place where you can find support and information about all aspects of travelling with a spinal cord injury. We want to encourage you to feel comfortable and confident travelling, whether that’s to the local shop or on. Read More...
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial peace of mind when travelling away from home. We’d go so far as to say it’s essential! In this information sheet, we list and explain the reasons why. Travel insurance may not be a legal requirement for travel but can. Read More...
Mindset and resilience
This sheet has been written by one of SIA’s peer counsellors, who has lived experience of spinal cord injury. When we think about travel, these are some words that could come to mind: fun,. Read More...
Ready, set, go: tips for travelling with confidence after spinal cord injury
Ready, set, go: tips for travelling with confidence after spinal cord injury – an online spotlight event On Thursday 12 March 2026 we were excited to invite our members and those who support them to a. Read More...
Research funded by Motability Foundation reveals the real-world challenges
Article from Motability Foundation – Published 16 February 2026 New research that we funded from the Spinal Injuries Association has revealed the real-world challenges faced by wheelchair users and people with limited mobility every day.. Read More...
Our public transport challenge to London exposes accessibility failures
On Monday 2 February 2026, we launched the results of our Travel With Confidence challenge documenting the real-world challenges faced by wheelchair users and people with limited mobility every day. With just 48 hours’ notice,. Read More...