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Thursday 1 October 2015
Wednesday 30 September 2015
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Summer Faves
As we soak up the final rays for another year, hotel bookers LateRooms.com
documents how Britain has holidayed at home and abroad this summer – from city
breaks to exploring some of the UK’s lesser-visited coasted and rural spots, as
well as the European destinations we simply couldn’t get enough of.
Monday 28 September 2015
Hotel Decrease
The UK
saw a 1% decrease in average hotel prices paid per night in first half of 2015
compared to last year.
Monday 14 September 2015
Disabled England!
VisitEngland,
the national tourist board, is today launching a new Access for All campaign,
aimed to raise awareness of accessible destinations and businesses in England;
informing disabled people of accommodation and visitor attractions when
planning a day trip or holiday.
Friday 11 September 2015
Thursday 10 September 2015
GB Get Ready!
The BT GB Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) squad is heading to
Finland for the 2015 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championship, which take
place from 13-20 September.
The top eight teams from Europe will be taking part in the tournament. The top two teams will secure their places at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The top eight teams from Europe will be taking part in the tournament. The top two teams will secure their places at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wednesday 9 September 2015
Tuesday 8 September 2015
Scottish Rider Gets Scooter
Despite living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and severe walking
difficulties, Anne Brown, 58 from Falkirk, has been able to continue with
her passion for horses and living an outdoor lifestyle, thanks to a
radical mobility scooter.
Friday 28 August 2015
Bank Holiday Inspiration
There are few things more satisfying than knowing there is a Bank Holiday on
the horizon, but deciding where to go and what to do isn’t all that easy.
Thursday 27 August 2015
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Monday 24 August 2015
How Do You Tip?
The French
tip worse than Brits but just 12% of UK travellers would use some of their
unspent currency to tip hotel staff at the end of their holiday.
Friday 21 August 2015
Need My Protein!
Image
conscious Brits heading abroad this summer are packing protein
powder alongside their sun cream!
Thursday 20 August 2015
The Name's Bond x6
Madame Tussauds London
brings together wax figures of ALL SIX James Bonds for the very first time this
October.
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Achievement Award
TrustFord
was
recently awarded a special Outstanding Achievement Award by Motability
Operations, the company that operates the Motability Scheme for disabled
people.
Monday 17 August 2015
Friday 14 August 2015
Kids (Not) Out For Summer
Climbing
trees, making daisy chains and riding our bikes in the street are firmly a
thing of the past when it comes to children’s summer fun as youngsters stay inside.
Thursday 13 August 2015
Avoid Holiday Crime
British
holidaymakers are being urged to be vigilant while on holiday this
year, following a flurry of petty crime abroad.
year, following a flurry of petty crime abroad.
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Superhumans Return!
Channel 4 will
broadcast a host of major Para sports events this year as part of the build up
to its coverage of the Rio 2016 Paralympics next summer.
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Monday 10 August 2015
Disabled Sports Day!
Mobility specialist provides technical service for the
UK’s first-ever mass-participation disability sports event.
Friday 7 August 2015
Thursday 6 August 2015
Holidays Are Coming!
Get your turkey in the oven and lights on the tree – Brits
are booking Christmas breaks earlier than usual in 2015
Wednesday 5 August 2015
Tuesday 4 August 2015
Disabled Ramble
The Disabled Ramblers have recently completed their latest
mobility scooter ramble along the coast near Southwold, Suffolk.
Monday 3 August 2015
Friday 31 July 2015
Disabled Driving Tips
With the
summer in full swing, disabled motorists can make the most of the good weather
with top tips on seasonal driving.
Thursday 30 July 2015
Happiest Airport!
Gatwick
has become the first airport in the world to introduce a happiness guide on restaurant
menus.
Tuesday 28 July 2015
The World's Worst Place to Be Disabled?
A disabled journalist has travelled from London to Ghana to uncover the
horrifying reality of many disabled people who live there.
horrifying reality of many disabled people who live there.
Monday 27 July 2015
Disability Sport Campaign
‘Don’t Quit Do It’ Campaign Launched To Highlight Disability Sport Benefits
Thursday 23 July 2015
Cultural Faux Pas
In a survey of 1000 travellers , 44% confessed to committing a cultural faux
pas on holiday.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Golf Change For Disabled
According to figures from the latest Active People Survey
over 82,000 people with a disability are participating in golf in England at
least once a week and organisations such
as The R&A and The USGA have produced A Modification of the Rules of Golf
for Golfers with Disabilities to encourage those interested to take up or
continue playing the game.
Tuesday 21 July 2015
Paralympian Returns
Britain’s
star of the Paralympic Games at London 2012, Hannah Cockroft, has returned to
the Olympic Stadium for the first time in two years ahead of the Anniversary
Games next weekend.
Monday 20 July 2015
7 What Of The World?
They may be touted as the 'must-see' destinations for any
travellers' bucket list, but two thirds of UK adults (66 per cent) have never
seen one of the Modern Wonders of the World, according to new research.
Friday 17 July 2015
Gigs and Sangria?
A
growing number of Brits are travelling thousands of miles to get their festival
fix, paired with sandy beaches and clear waters, according to new research.
Thursday 16 July 2015
Paralympian Helps School
Paralympic Champion Jonnie Peacock has opened a new facility to aid children
with disabilities in Cambridgeshire.
Wednesday 15 July 2015
Tuesday 14 July 2015
Don't Forget The Loo Roll
You can take the people out of Britain but you can’t take
the ‘Britishness’ out of people, with holidaymakers admitting to taking their
own toilet roll!
Monday 13 July 2015
Win £50,000!
Applications
are now open for £50,000 Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK
2015.
Friday 10 July 2015
Stuntman's Acessible Home
A film stunt
double left paralysed after a scene went wrong is featuring in a new series of
short film to help disabled people to live more independently.
Thursday 9 July 2015
Wednesday 8 July 2015
Accessible Venue Award
Bristol
Colston Hall has secured a coveted award from the UK’s leading organisation who
campaign to improve disabled access at live music venues.
Tuesday 7 July 2015
Wheelchairs For Basketball
The London Titans, one of the country's leading wheelchair
basketball teams, will be able to help more players experience the sport,
thanks to the support of a charity.
Monday 6 July 2015
Tuesday 30 June 2015
#HeatWave #health Advice
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know.
Monday 29 June 2015
Ade Adepitan Helping Polio Fight
Paralympian and TV presenter Ade
Adepitan has lent his support for the launch of easyJet’s Change for Good ™
summer collection, which aims to raise vital funds for Unicef to fight polio.
Friday 26 June 2015
Equality For Disabled?
A House of Lords Committee set up
especially to look at the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on people with
disabilities has launched its investigation.
Thursday 25 June 2015
Wednesday 24 June 2015
Scooter Crash Day
"Shinbone Sunday", potentially the busiest day of the year for
mobility scooter accidents, but few are insured.
Tuesday 23 June 2015
Music Tourism Rocks!
Music tourists attending live concerts and festivals in the
UK, helped generate £3.1 billion pounds in direct and indirect spend.
Monday 22 June 2015
Adventurous Brit Abroad!
British holidaymakers intend to be more adventurous than
ever when it comes to embracing their destination research has revealed.
Friday 19 June 2015
Holiday Etiquette
Will
you keep your selfie stick under control on holiday this summer? And how long
will you be able to resist the urge to make a phone call after you land? If
this is you, you demonstrate the holiday habits that really tick Brits off,
according to new research.
Thursday 18 June 2015
Disability Employment Award
Papworth Trust has received a prestigious national award for being so
successful in getting disabled people into work.
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Wheelchair For Racer
A Scottish wheelchair racer has become the first person in the UK to
be supplied with a new ‘every day’ carbon fibre wheelchair.
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Monday 15 June 2015
Friday 12 June 2015
Wednesday 10 June 2015
Marrying Abroad?
Getting married abroad? Wedding experts MarryAbroad.co.uk
have listed the Top 9 things UK couples typically forget when planning to get
hitched overseas.
Tuesday 9 June 2015
Mix Business With Pleasure!
Four out of every 10 business travellers add extra days onto
trips so they can enjoy personal travel without incurring the extra cost, new
research has revealed.
Monday 8 June 2015
Have A Cheesy Break
The Brits love cheese, with the average person consuming 10kgs of the smelly stuff each year. With over 700* types of cheese made in the UK, plus the fact that the International Cheese Awards take place annually each July in Nantwich, Britain is undoubtedly the grand fromage of the cheese industry.
Friday 5 June 2015
Thursday 4 June 2015
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Brits Top Trip Spenders
Travel is the most popular way for Brits to spend disposable income a survey
has found.
Tuesday 2 June 2015
Monday 1 June 2015
BBC & Disabled Music
Bristol’s Colston Hall will be supporting the first
ever BBC Music Day on Friday 5th June 2015.
Friday 29 May 2015
Hamlet for £10
100 £10 tickets will be spread throughout the auditorium for every
performance of Lyndsey Turner’s
production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role
at the Barbican Theatre from 5 August 2015.
Thursday 28 May 2015
Home Alone,,,
Exploding drinks, wandering gnomes and a hell-raising GOAT
were among the unwelcome surprises awaiting Brits returning from holiday,
according to a new survey.
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Paralympians Return
This weekend two of the world¹s
leading Paralympians will be taking to the track for the start of their racing season.
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Friday 22 May 2015
Turkish Delight For #Eurovision
Turkish travellers most supportive of Eurovision Song
Contest across Europe.
Thursday 21 May 2015
Learning Disabilities Handbook
A new handbook facilitating peer support activities to help
people with learning disabilities understand about growing older and living
with dementia is being launched by the Foundation for People with Learning
Disabilities.
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Holiday Stress
With the
Spring half-term just around the corner, research has revealed that for more
than half of Brits, booking a holiday comes with anxieties about the
cost.
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Monday 18 May 2015
Customer Always Wrong?
The traditional mantra for successful businesses ‘the customer is always right’ is under threat, as UK businesses get tough with complaining customers.
Friday 15 May 2015
Motown Comes To London
Tickets for the West End
production of Motown the Musical,opening at the
Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016, released for sale today (15 May
2015).
Thursday 14 May 2015
PAY PER RAY!
Alicante is the best value for money when looking to catch some rays this May,
costing only £6.15 per hour of sunshine; roughly the same amount as a large
glass of wine. By comparing the hours of sunshine per day with the average cost
for a night's hotel room stay, the Hotels.com Sunshine Price Index (SPI)
determines which holiday hotspots in Europe will provide the best chance of
bronzing for your buck.
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Tuesday 12 May 2015
LONDON WINE WEEK!
In just one short week, as London sheds off its wintery layers, the capital celebrates
London Wine Week!
Monday 11 May 2015
Free Wi-Fi #1 For Hotel Need
Wi-Fi is the most popular hotel amenity in the world, a report has found.
Friday 8 May 2015
London Wheelchair Rugby Win
London Wheelchair Rugby Club Storm has won the BT Wheelchair
Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box Arena in London’s Queen
Elizabeth Park.
Thursday 7 May 2015
New Paralympic talent
BT develops the next generation of Paralympic talent with two new athletes
joining its Ambassador team.
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Who Is UK’s Most Extravagant Holidaymaker?
Examining the spending habits of its UK customers, my Travel Card identified
the 25-year-old Scottish male as the archetype of Britain’s most extravagant
tourist. The research also revealed strong correlations between where people
live and where they like to holiday.
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Disabled Must Vote
Voters with a disability are being reminded by the Electoral
Commission that there should be no barriers to them casting their vote at the
General Election on 7 May.
Friday 1 May 2015
Unpopular Thailand?
The United Arab Emirates has become a top three destination for UK travellers
this year, followed by South Africa based on currency orders in 2015 from
leading travel money provider ICE.
Thursday 30 April 2015
Wednesday 29 April 2015
Help For Disabled Kids
People with serious medical conditions will be able to carry
heavy medical equipment with them on their mobility scooters Transport Minister
Baroness Kramer has announced.
Tuesday 28 April 2015
World's Top Landmarks
The Eiffel Tower, has been hailed as the most iconic landmark in the
world, according to a study.
Monday 27 April 2015
Disabled Voters Feel Ignored
With the General Election happening shortly, 79% of disabled voters feel that
the parties have so far not focused enough on the issues that affect them.
Friday 24 April 2015
Roll With Independence
Motability Scheme’s affordable scooters and powered
wheelchairs means everyone can find a mobility solution to suit them.
Thursday 23 April 2015
Britain Abroad?
One in three holidaying Brits are guilty of 'bringing Britain abroad', opting
to avoid the local culture and activities in favour of English breakfasts,
builders' tea and a trip down the pub.
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Experience London
A survey has revealed the top London experiences for kids to try before they’re
12 years old.
Tuesday 21 April 2015
Monday 20 April 2015
Staycation Support
Domestic tourism has seen an increase in popularity across
the UK with many Brits choosing to holiday at home instead of travelling
abroad.
Friday 17 April 2015
Fun For Disabled Kids
Thursday 16 April 2015
Young Disabled Drivers!
Get Going Live!, the test-driving event for young and novice drivers with
disabilities, is back for 2015 and now incorporated into the well-known
Mobility Roadshow.
Wednesday 15 April 2015
Disabled Victims
Disabled girls and women are
vulnerable to abuse by carers and partners because of their isolation and
physical incapacity, new research says.
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Monday 13 April 2015
Perfect Holiday Demands
Traditionally seen as a nation that doesn’t like to
make a fuss, modern Brits are no longer backward at coming forward in asking
for assistance to make their hard-earned breaks as perfect as possible.
Thursday 9 April 2015
High Spending Visitors!
Middle Eastern
travellers spend the most to visit Britain, paying an average of £174 per night
on hotel rooms.
Wednesday 8 April 2015
Spanish 'Selfie' Bus
A Selfie Tour Bus in Barcelona has begun to celebrate millions of Brits being
able to use their phones abroad at no extra cost.
Tuesday 7 April 2015
Charity Fund Powerchair
A pensioner from Great Abington and who lives with severely restricted
mobility, has regained independence thanks to a life-changing,
state-of-the-art Balder powered wheelchair donated by several local
and military charities.
Thursday 2 April 2015
Wednesday 1 April 2015
Marry Abroad
Destination wedding site MarryAbroad.co.uk analysed its website statistics, to find out which world-wide destinations are
leading the way for British couples, who are tying the knot overseas this year.
Tuesday 31 March 2015
Accessible Farm Stay
Papworth Trust’s Kerry Farm, which provides support and respite for people
affected by disability, is now open for paid bookings for the first time.
Monday 30 March 2015
Sunny Easter?
The Canaries is the destination of choice for one-third of
Brits this Easter, as holidaymakers jump at the chance to take advantage of
fantastic currency rates in the Eurozone.
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Disabled Housing Need
Bungalows are still one of the most popular types of home, and 30% of us would
like to move into one if we moved in retirement. However, in 2013 only 2% of
new builds were bungalows and at the current rate of decline the last new
bungalow will be built in 2020.
Thursday 19 March 2015
Wednesday 18 March 2015
#Easter Egg Charity
Disability charity Papworth Trust is asking health conscious supporters to ‘eggschange’ chocolate for a charity donation this Easter.
Friday 6 March 2015
Perfect Holiday?
This summer you can forget tan lines, forging friends with
other Brits and Facebooking contrived holiday snaps by the pool - because the
single most important thing for 70 per cent of Brits to takeaway from their
summer holiday is an increased understanding of the country they've visited.
Thursday 5 March 2015
Can't Holiday Without Social Media?
Millions of Brits never take a break from social media –
even when on holiday.
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Powerchair Teen Call Up
A 17- year- old from Hertfordshire has been selected for the
England powerchair football squad following several years of success in the
sport.
Monday 2 March 2015
Good Reviews Count
Risk averse Brits choose to book hotel rooms based on the
most favourable negative user reviews.
Friday 27 February 2015
Your Packing Personality
From
bikinis and bow ties to snorkels and stilettos, you can tell a lot about a
person by what they take on holiday.
Wednesday 25 February 2015
Accessible Theatre Video
In a joint-funded initiative, as part of the Visit Britain access project, The
Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has launched a video to
highlight the wealth of access initiatives available across London theatre and
specifically how SOLT and UK Theatre are supporting accessibility.
Tuesday 24 February 2015
@CP_Consortium Goes To Manchester
Manchester
Airport, in conjunction with Clos-o-Mat and campaigner Tony Clough, has
launched brand new Changing Places facilities in each of its three terminals.
Thursday 19 February 2015
Disabled In China
Happy Chinese New Year!
Tips for Disabled Travelers to China, Public Facilities,
How are you celebrating? Review accessible China and write a review.
Tips for Disabled Travelers to China, Public Facilities,
How are you celebrating? Review accessible China and write a review.
Wednesday 18 February 2015
Stay & Save
Brits wanting to save on their spring and summer holiday this year should keep it local as a two-week holiday in the UK can cost £2,000 less than a European holiday.
Tuesday 17 February 2015
#ASDA Disabled Best
Asda is the most disability-friendly supermarket chain in
Britain, but nearly 95% of disabled drivers say they are impacted or obstructed
by able-bodied driver blue badge bay misuse across all the major retailers' car
parks - presenting a massive customer relations dilemma for the stores.
Monday 16 February 2015
Thursday 5 February 2015
Limbless Pilot!
A one-armed man whose missing limb was severed from the shoulder in a freak
biking accident has invented a prosthetic replacement which will allow him to
fly a plane.
Wednesday 4 February 2015
Monday 2 February 2015
Disabled Sailing Dropped
Duncan Souster, CEO of the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity which promotes the integration of people of all physical abilities through sailing adventures, has commented on the sport being dropped from the Paralympics. He said:
Friday 30 January 2015
Try An Adapted Car
Motability
One Big Day events to return in 2015 starting with The Big Event in Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2015
New York! New York!
New York has today been revealed as the
top overseas destination for UK travellers in 2014 ahead of other cities across
North America, Europe and Asia.
Wednesday 28 January 2015
Insurance for Amputees
Amputees and
the limb impaired can now benefit from access to bespoke home insurance
products following the launch of a new scheme by charity Limbcare.
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Disabled: Food vs Heat?
Lawyers Call For Improvements To “Unacceptable” Disability
Payment Delays Forcing Vulnerable To Choose Between Food and Heating
Monday 26 January 2015
Friday 23 January 2015
Thursday 22 January 2015
World Wheelchair!
A father and Having a disabled
daughter have travelled the country with the help of an off-road wheelchair and
‘can do’ attitude.
Wednesday 21 January 2015
#Healthy #Wine ...
A Boutique Wine Retailer and Lounge proposes that drinking wine doesn’t have to be unhealthy.
Tuesday 20 January 2015
Disabled Driving
Disabled motorists and their families can look forward to a new year of
worry-free motoring thanks to the Motability Scheme, with new cars and prices
available in 2015.
Monday 19 January 2015
#BlueMonday blues
With today now officially known as
‘Blue Monday’ new research reveals that more women across the UK suffer from
the winter blues than men.
Friday 16 January 2015
Wheelchair Users Only!
27 Things You’ll Only Know If You’re A Wheelchair User
With thanks to Buzzfeed
1. You’ll always be the first to know if someone’s fly is undone.
Thursday 15 January 2015
Brits Could Save £££
British families could save hundreds of pounds on their next
European holiday thanks to the current Euro slump.
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Communnity Buys Powerchair
Leisha Lamberth from Telscombe near Brighton, has received a
life-changing electric wheelchair thanks to the fundraising efforts
of Telscombe Mayor and Councillor Wayne Botting and the local
community.
Tuesday 13 January 2015
Accessible Adventures
This New Year, try an adrenaline-filled adventure, from
skiing and ice skating to indoor skydiving. Ideal for all abilities, these
activities and many more are reviewed on The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain:
Family Days Out microsite.
Monday 12 January 2015
Love #Broadchurch? See #Broadchurch
Searches to Somerset and Dorset up 200% as Brits look to
visit the setting of ITV crime thriller Broadchurch.
Monday 5 January 2015
Britons early to book #holiday escapes
Research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance indicates that 23.5 million people
in Britain (50% of adults) are planning overseas holiday escapes during 2015,
and 22.1 million (47%) are planning a holiday within the UK.
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