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.

Advice On Buying A Wheelchair Ramp

A wheelchair ramp can mean the difference between struggling to access your home and making life a lot easier. For wheelchair users, ramps should be considered an essential item but buying one can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before.  In this guide, I’ll be talking about the …

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What’s The Difference Between Orthotics And Prosthetics?

For people that require assistive devices, there are a lot of options. But of course, different devices are designed to meet the needs of different users so it’s important that you understand what each one is for. One of the things that a lot of people get confused about is …

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Do Antibiotics Make You Tired?

If you have a bacterial infection then you may be prescribed antibiotics by your doctor. These are very common drugs that kill bacteria or stop it in its tracks. However, just like any other type of medication, antibiotics may come with certain side effects. Generally speaking, they’re not harmful. However, …

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How Long Can Elderly Live Without Food?

Seeing a loved one on their deathbed is, without a doubt, one of the hardest things that we have to deal with during our lifetimes. What makes it even more of an emotional challenge is that the human body behaves rather differently when it’s in its final stages and this …

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What Are The Standard Wheelchair Dimensions?

If you were to purchase a standard wheelchair, the dimensions would be: However, these dimensions are not going to be suitable for the majority of users since everyone is different in terms of size and needs. Therefore, when shopping for a wheelchair, it’s advisable to be correctly measured to find …

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RADAR Keys – Everything You Need To Know

There are thousands of disabled toilets across the UK but around 9000 of these are locked and can only be accessed by using a RADAR key. If you have a disability then it’s possible to purchase a RADAR key, granting you access to these toilets. This guide tells you everything …

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Walker vs Rollator – What’s The Difference?

For anyone with mobility issues, a walking aid can be a life changing piece of equipment. The great news is that there are plenty of different types of walking aids to choose from, so you’ll always find something that closely meets your needs. The bad news is that this vast …

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How To Get Rid Of An Unwanted Stairlift

Stairlifts are, for many, a life changing piece of equipment. However, for those that don’t need them, they can simply get in the way and gather dust. Maybe you’re clearing out the home of a loved one that’s passed away or perhaps you used a stairlift for a temporary condition …

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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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