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Adventure Travel
Adventure is different for everyone. It may not be an extreme activity, it may simply be altering your usual routines and exploring something new. This could involve pushing your boundaries and testing your limits about. 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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Getting a wheelchair
If your spinal cord injury makes walking difficult or impossible, you’re likely to need a wheelchair and a suitable cushion. The NHS can provide wheelchair equipment for anyone deemed eligible following assessment from a qualified. Read More...
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Looking after your posture
This guidance aims to give you some information about your posture, how best to look after it and how it can be affected when you have a spinal cord injury. The following information should help. Read More...
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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...
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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...
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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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Tram Travel (walking with assistance)
Trams are a popular way to get around in towns and cities and can be a convenient, affordable alternative to car or train travel. They offer level access at many stops, frequent services, and step-free. Read More...
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Tram Travel (manual wheelchair user)
Trams are a popular way to get around in towns and cities and can be a convenient, affordable alternative to car or train travel. They offer level access at many stops, frequent services, and step-free. Read More...
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Tram Travel (powered wheelchair user)
Trams are a popular way to get around in towns and cities and can be a convenient, affordable alternative to car or train travel. They offer level access at many stops, frequent services, and step-free. Read More...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Walking aids
Each person with spinal cord injury (SCI) will have a different level of function. If yours includes the ability to stand or walk, then you may need a walking aid. This webpage aims to explore. 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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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...
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Wheelchair skills
Being able to use your wheelchair well is essential for your independence and enabling you to take part in all the activities you want to. Wheelchair skills training is part of this, and the following. Read More...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
