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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.
Most people will have heard of arthritis, it is often considered to be a disease on its own but is always a symptom of another condition such as osteoarthritis or lupus, which can present their own problems when looking to book a holiday or take a day trip. October 12th is celebrated annually as World Arthritis Day and aims to raise awareness of the debilitating nature of the condition and how we can all help those with arthritis live life to the fullest.
If you think that arthritis only affects the elderly, you aren’t alone, but the truth is that almost 30% of all sufferers are under the age of 65. Arthritis and its associated conditions can affect everyone from teenagers to the middle aged to pensioners so provisions being in place for those with reduced mobility because of arthritic conditions that are suitable for all ages are important.
So, as you can see, arthritis is a pretty common condition, it is likely that you will know at least one person who complains of having stiff, painful joints and, especially when the weather is cold and damp, would rather stay inside and move as little as possible. This doesn’t have to be the case, while we can’t do very much about the pain, we can suggest a number of places who go out of their way to make you as comfortable as possible when visiting them. From attractions that offer mobility aids for loan so you can enjoy them without having to aggravate already inflamed knees or places that have seating dotted around, wet rooms and handrails so you can ease the pressure, you’ll find that several of the UK’s best loved attractions are accessible. Click here to find out more about accessible attractions in your area. Similarly, hotels are becoming more friendly to those who have limited mobility, offering ground floor rooms, wide corridors so mobility aids can be used easily and even spa treatments and gentle exercise classes that can help with pain management. Find out more here.
As arthritis can affect anyone and any joint, it can be difficult to know what facilities to look out for when planning a day trip or holiday away, but knowing that there are accommodation options and attractions that have everything from wet rooms to hand rails can take some of the pressure out of looking something that will suit the whole family.
Do you have arthritis? What facilities do you think would help you in hotels or at tourist attractions? You can let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Sources
https://www.nras.org.uk/worldarthritisday
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/
