Welcome to Disabled Travel Advice

For the traveller who is disabled travelling anywhere can sometimes be a frustrating experience. The website was set up to help travellers with a disability access services which should make their experience of travelling much more pleasant.

How To Make Your Mobility Scooter Go Faster

Mobility scooters are not the fastest pieces of equipment in the world. But there may be a reason that you want to speed yours up. This is possible and there are several ways of doing this, some more complicated than others.  In this guide, I’ll discuss how to make a …

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Different Types Of Prosthetics

Prosthetics and artificial limbs can be a life changer for people who have congenital deformities, have suffered an injury or accident or who have lost limbs due to illness. However, since the needs between patients can vary so greatly, there needs to be several types of prosthetics to meet these.  …

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What Is A Zimmer Frame?

There are some brands in the world whose name is now used to refer to any product of that kind. For example, many people in the UK call a vacuum cleaner a Hoover. Sticky tape is often called Sellotape. And a walking frame is often called a zimmer frame. But …

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Your Guide To Mobility Scooter Batteries

Mobility scooters run on batteries but you have to make sure you get the right ones if you want to make the most out of your scooter. There are four different types of batteries for mobility scooters and each has its own pros and cons.  As well as understanding the …

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Your Guide To Renting A Knee Scooter

If you’ve recently had surgery or are recovering from an injury then a knee scooter may be a beneficial piece of mobility equipment. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll need the scooter in the long run so buying one doesn’t make a lot of sense.  However, there are many places that …

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How Does A Walk In Bath Work?

If you have mobility issues, getting in and out of the bath can be a challenge. However, there’s nothing nicer than relaxing in the bath but your mobility problems shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this.  A walk-in bath is a viable solution for anyone who finds it difficult to lift …

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How To Start A Mobility Scooter Without A Key

Your mobility scooter is something you likely rely heavily on so if you ever find yourself without the key then I understand how much you’re going to panic.  But try not to worry too much as there are ways of starting a mobility scooter without a key. In this guide, …

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The Best Scents For Your Bathroom

The bathroom isn’t just a place to spruce up and get clean. It can be a relaxing space and there’s nothing more tranquil than choosing beautiful scents that compliment your bathroom.  However, there are certain fragrances that just work better in a bathroom. You wouldn’t use something like Christmas cookie …

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How Much Does A Home Lift Cost?

One of the worst decisions anyone would ever have to make would be whether to move out of their beloved home due to mobility issues. If you’re in love with where you live but find it hard to tackle the stairs then you could be fooled into thinking that you …

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What Happens At The End Of Life? A Timeline

It’s not a topic that many of us like to discuss but it’s one that we should be more aware of. After all, there will come a point that all of us have to face the death of a loved one, and eventually, it’s something we will go through ourselves.  …

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