Getting Out and About

Being able to get out and about and travel is important to the health and wellbeing of everyone. Whether that is with or without a carer, for socialising or simply doing daily tasks it helps to maintain your independence, connect with others and keep active.

If you need accessible travel arrangements or support it's important to know what is available and how to find this.

Buying a Car

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Buying a vehicle suitable for you can make a big difference to daily life

See advice to help buy a car

Driving Licences

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Make sure your licence is kept up to date to avoid fines

Check your driving licence information

Driving in UK and Abroad

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Be aware of legislation and restrictions that can affect how and where you drive

Read driving information

Parking and Blue Badge

 

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The blue badge scheme makes parking easier for disabled people

Find blue badge details

Public Transport Support for Disabled People

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Find out what support is available for different types of public transport

See public transport support details

Scooters

 

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Scooters can help you to maintain your independence

More on buying or hiring scooters

The Motability Scheme

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This is a national charity helping disabled people with personal mobility

Details of the Motability scheme

Wheelchairs

Choose the right wheelchair for your needs

Advice on wheelchairs

Radar Key

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Radar keys allow you to use accessible toilets when you need to

Find out where to buy a Radar key

Additional information

All our factsheets relating to Getting Out and About topics are available to download from our Factsheet page.

Find helpful apps to support your independence while you are out and about

 

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