News (October 2019) - Accessible Holidays - Tourism For All

  • TFA rose awards
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    Congratulations to ROSE Award winners

    VisitEngland has announced the winners of the fifth annual ROSE Awards and a number of Tourism For All’s accommodation providers have been named as having excellent customer service.

  • accessible fireworks

    Enjoy the fireworks at these accessible displays

    Bonfire Night is one of those celebrations that everyone can get involved with, there are a whole host of displays taking place all over the country and if you don’t want to deal with the crowds at a public display, you’re welcome to have your own private one. If you are planning on attending a public display, here are some suggestions of accessible displays taking place this bonfire night.

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    Accessible places to visit this autumn: Liverpool

    Last time we gave a brief introduction to some of the accessible attractions to visit in the Midlands, previously we took a look at Cardiff, Edinburgh and the South East and today, we’re taking a look at Liverpool which last year claimed to be one of the UK’s most accessible places.

  • Traveling with Lupus

    Traveling with Lupus

    I was given a diagnosis of Lupus in 2004. Lupus is an autoimmune illness whereby the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue. This can cause fatigue, pain, inflammation and all can restrict my mobility. In 2012 I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.

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    Ways to make your attraction more accessible

    If you keep an eye on the news, you might have noticed that one London museum has made headlines for being potentially the world’s most accessible museum. The Wellcome Collection is a museum of science and medicine and has been featured in publications across the globe thanks to its new exhibition, Being Human which has been designed with accessibility in mind. Using the Wellcome Collection as a template, here are a few ways that you can make your attractions more accessible.

  • old people's day blog
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    Continue the journey to age equality

    October 1st marked International Day of Older Persons, a world-wide initiative which works to help break down the barriers faced by older people across the globe. This year’s theme is  ‘Journey to Age Equality’ and continues the campaign to prevent inequality among the older generation. This annual celebration of older people aims to help raise awareness of the issues faced by older people around the world, something that we’d like to see continue all year around.

  • arthritis action
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    Don’t let arthritis hold you back

    According to research, millions of people are affected by arthritic conditions which cause constant pain and can make enjoying the nation’s many tourist attractions difficult. As arthritis affects the joints, it can take the enjoyment out of a range of activities from walking to reading and everything in between, but this doesn’t have to be the case. There are a wide range of attractions and accommodation providers around the UK who are dedicated to making their businesses accessible to everyone.

  • second step news
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    New hope for people with complex needs in Somerset

    Step Together, a new service for people with complex needs in Somerset, is officially launching on Wednesday 9th October. Run by mental health charity, Second Step, with drug and alcohol experts, ARA, Step Together began working with clients six months ago and is currently working with more than 150 people across Somerset.  

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    Accessible places to visit this Autumn part three: Edinburgh

    We’re now firmly in the autumn season, so we thought we’d bring you some more suggestions of accessible places to visit in the UK. Click here for part one’s suggestions where we explore Cardiff and part two, where we look at the South East of England. Today we’re going to focus on one of the most accessible cities in the UK, Edinburgh.