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Edinburgh coach trip - not being very helpful
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paula7665
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Hi everybody
I am not disabled but my husband is so I also see the difficulties that are around
I am not disabled but my husband is so I also see the difficulties that are around
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I recently booked a short break to Edinburgh for us only to find that we are unable to take his scooter on the coach, I must add that it's a fold up not a boot scooter.The company I used gave a valid reason but when I asked for specific drop off info for an excursion was informed that they didn't know
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Hi @paula7665
Welcome to the community. Sorry to hear about your difficulties. What exact disability does your husband have?
I am sure that @Sam_Scope can help you further -
Hi @paula7665
Welcome to the community. How frustrating! Are you still planning a break to Edinburgh?
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y husband has diabetic neuropathy. Yes we are still going I will drive instead. Thanks for letting e rant, as you can see one of the letters isn't working on y keyboard
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Hi Paula, welcome!
I’m a new member and just saw your message.
Hope you are both doing okay today and let’s hope everyone is able to take in some autumnal fresh air. I know that kinda thing really helps me in my daily battles. -
Hello @paula7665 and welcome to the community.
Not sure if it is any help for you but you can hire a mobility scooter while there: http://www.mobilityequipmenthiredirect.com/mobility-equipment-hire/c1018-mobility-scooter-hire-in-edinburgh-scotland/
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change! -
Yes Geoark we could however as they could not tell us where they would drop us off, so planning would be ipossible, thanks for the coent though
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