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Praktisk information til rejsende med bevægelseshandicap
Her finder du praktisk information om hvordan du kan rejse i Storbritannien med et bevægelseshandicap. Få information om hvor du finder handicaptoiletter eller hvordan du kan medbringe din egen servicehund til Storbritannien med mere.
Where there are public toilets in Britain, you'll usually find an accessible toilet. Accessible toilets have large floor space, grab bars, low level sinks and hand dryers, and sometimes an alarm (a red string which reaches the ground) for emergencies.
You might find that many accessible public toilets in Britain are locked - this is to prevent vandalism and misuse of the toilets.
The National Key Scheme (NKS), operated by the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), offers independent access to over 7,000 locked accessible toilets in Britain. RADAR supplies keys that unlock toilets that are a part of the NKS.
One key, which costs £3.50, unlocks any of the 7,000 toilets that are registered with the scheme. RADAR makes no profit in supplying keys but needs to make a small charge to cover the costs of supply. You can keep your key for future visits to Britain.
For more information on the National Key Scheme or to buy a key, visit RADAR - National Key Scheme.
Other accessible toilets can be found in places such as Tourist Information Centres, supermarkets, fast food restaurants, train and bus stations, ferry piers and many of Britain's tourist attractions.
Fully accessible public toilets for disabled people are available in the UK and there is an ongoing campaign to increase their number. Changing Places provide safe, clean toilets with hoists, changing areas and room for up to two carers.
To find out where you can find fully accessible public toilets in Britain and for more details of the campaign, check the Changing Places website.
If you're travelling to Britain with a guide dog, you are advised to contact the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) before booking your trip.
Guidelines on bringing pets, including guide/service dogs into the UK change frequently, so consult your veterinary surgeon for information regarding documentation and procedures required for travel into the UK with your dog.
Your guide/service dog can enter the UK from certain countries without going into quarantine under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). Countries participating in PETS include parts of Europe, Bahrain, the USA and Canada. For a full list of participating countries, visit Defra – PETS listed countries.
To be eligible for PETS, there are certain procedures you must follow:
For more detailed information on PETS and its procedures, visit Defra – PETS.
