Information sheets

Information sheets

Welcome to the Travel Hub information sheets!

Air Travel: At the airport

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...

Air Travel: Preparation

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...

Air Travel: Managing your health pre and in flight

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...

Air Travel: Managing your mobility equipment

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...

Bus and Coach Travel (manual wheelchair)

Bus and Coach Travel (manual wheelchair)

Bus and coach travel are a convenient alternative to car and train travel, allowing you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities as a manual wheelchair user. Read More...

Bus and coach travel (powered wheelchair)

Bus and coach travel (powered wheelchair)

Bus and coach travel are a convenient alternative to car and train travel, allowing you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities as a powered wheelchair user. Read More...

Bus and coach travel (walking with assistance)

Bus and coach travel (walking with assistance)

Bus and coach travel are a convenient alternative to car and train travel, allowing you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities as someone who is able to walk with assistance. Read More...

Understanding car travel with spinal cord injury

Understanding car travel with spinal cord injury

Driving after a spinal cord injury is possible and can really help you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities. It is one of the easiest ways to get around. Read More...

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (manual wheelchair)

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (manual wheelchair)

This page contains information about getting back to driving after spinal cord injury as a manual wheelchair user, from learning to drive, driving assessments and transferring. Read More...

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (powered wheelchair)

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (powered wheelchair)

This page contains information about getting back to driving after spinal cord injury as a powered wheelchair user, from learning to drive, to driving assessments. Read More...

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (walking with assistance)

Getting back to driving after spinal cord injury (walking with assistance)

On this page you will find details about driving assessments and learning to drive. It also tells you about equipment to help you get in and out of a car and to help put your. Read More...

Days Out: Towns and Cities

Days Out: Towns and Cities

This resource is part of the ‘Days Out’ series and has useful information for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda equina syndrome (CES) about planning a day out in a town or a. Read More...

Days Out: Beaches

Days Out: Beaches

This resource is part of the ‘Days Out’ series and has useful information for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda equina syndrome (CES) about planning a day out at the beach. Read More...

Days Out: Countryside

Days Out: Countryside

This resource is part of the ‘Days Out’ series and has useful information for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda equina syndrome (CES) about planning a day out in the countryside and visiting. Read More...

Train Travel (walking with assistance)

Train Travel (walking with assistance)

As a convenient alternative to car and bus travel, train travel allows you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities. Read More...

Train Travel (powered wheelchair)

Train Travel (powered 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...

Train Travel (manual wheelchair)

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...

Underground Train Travel (powered wheelchair)

Underground Train Travel (powered wheelchair)

Using the underground with a disability is possible and we would encourage members to try it. However, there are a number of important points to consider when you have SCI or cauda equina syndrome.  Read More...

Underground Train Travel (manual wheelchair)

Underground Train Travel (manual wheelchair)

Using the underground with a disability is possible and we would encourage members to try it. However, there are a number of important points to consider when you have spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda. Read More...

Underground Train Travel (walking with assistance)

Underground Train Travel (walking with assistance)

Using the underground with a disability is possible and we would encourage members to try it. However, there are a number of important points to consider when you have spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda. Read More...

Water travel – Cruise

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...

Water travel – Ferry

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...

Wheelchair Cushion

Wheelchair Cushion

It is important to make sure you have the right cushion to go with your wheelchair. This information explains why you need a cushion, the different types, how they can help you, how to look. Read More...

Wheelchair and cushion maintenance

Wheelchair and cushion maintenance

Taking care of your wheelchair and cushion is very important to make it last longer, be as comfortable as possible, and allow you to do what you want to do. Read More...

Wheelchair Assessment

Wheelchair Assessment

A wheelchair assessment is an appointment with a qualified healthcare professional to see what equipment (wheelchair and cushion) is best for you to allow you to be as independent as possible. Read More...

Manual Wheelchair Parts

Manual Wheelchair Parts

Understanding the different parts of a manual wheelchair is important for selecting the right model, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring maximum comfort and efficiency during use. Read More...

Powered Wheelchair

Powered Wheelchair

A powered wheelchair is a wheeled mobility aid that has an electric motor and is usually controlled or driven by a single joystick on an arm rest, or other controls (like a chin control or. Read More...

funded by the motability foundation