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  1. Accessible travel tips and information

    We offer a collection of tips, pointers and useful websites for those travelling with a wheelchair, limited mobility or disability.

  2. Questions to ask before travelling

    Take a look at our article on what to ask when booking a holiday if you have limited mobility, disability or care needs.

  3. Living in a residential park home (mobile home)

    Park homes, also known as mobile homes, are single-storey houses that can be moved from place to place. Find out if a park home would suit you from Age UK.

  4. Functional fitness – movement for better ageing

    Functional fitness focuses on movements that build your strength, stamina and mobility and help you perform real-life, day-to-day activities. Find out more about functional fitness as your age.

  5. Making devices easier to use for older people

    and computers can feel overwhelming, especially if you have trouble with your sight, hearing or mobility. Fortunately, there's a range of adjustable features to make sure the device meets your needs.

  6. Accessible days out in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh

    attractions located in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh that cater for those with limited mobility.  Abbotsford House and Gardens Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland’s most celebrated writers ... quite accessible. More information Available:  disabled car parking, wheelchairs & mobility scooters welcome, wheelchair hire, assistance dogs welcome, respite seating, hearing induction loop, audio

  7. Accessible days out in the South East

    Manor Hidcote Manor in the Cotswolds, another National Trust beauty, has several free mobility scooters and wheelchairs, which can be booked in advance or you can try pot luck on the day. The beautiful gardens ... your fancy, then the Battle Abbey in Hastings offers excellent facilities for those with limited mobility and sensory impairment. You can borrow a scooter to meander around the site. It's surprisingly evocative

  8. Transport services for older people

    transport services for older people in some parts of the country. These either take the form of: Wheelchair-accessible minibus services Befriending schemes, where the befriender is a travelling companion ... Service . There may be a small charge to cover the cost of petrol. Older people who are frail and have mobility problems, or are living in particularly isolated locations with limited or infrequent public transport

  9. Disability Living Allowance

    disability, you might be able to claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to help with your care and mobility needs.

  10. Free days out in the UK

    local regiments are fascinating. The museum and gallery are fully accessible to those with limited mobility with disabled toilets and lifts, as well as dedicated parking. Find out more on the official ... indoor galleries, and of course sit down at the restaurant for that all-important cup of tea. Free mobility scooters are available, which must be booked in advance. Dogs on leads are most welcome. Parking

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