If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Using a mobility scooter for the first time abroad
weeyin
Community member Posts: 30 Courageous
Hi
I want to go to a resort in Spain, Portugal or the Canaries next year. I use a crutch when walking and I am fully aware my mobility is declining. I know I would enjoy a holiday more if I used a mobility scooter.
I am unsure of suitable places to go. It would really need to be somewhere flat that provides Mobility scooters. My partner has a son that will be 12 next year. This will be our first holiday abroad together. The resort would definitely need to have plenty for the child as he has a learning difficulty and needs to be kept entertained.
I will be 39 next year and never really felt comfortable on foreign holidays as I have always felt self conscious of how my Syndrome looks. With age I am accepting my body more. I would really like to look forward to this holiday. My partner is supportive and wants me to use a mobility scooter. I really want my partners son to look forward to the holiday and it not just to accommodate my condition.
If Anyone has been to particular country that they think would be ideal for us I would be up for trying somewhere new. However, I will be flighing from Glasgow. I get really uncomfortable on plane journeys longer than 3 hours. I can wear compression and try and move about more if up to a 5 hour flight time.
Thanx Linsey x
I want to go to a resort in Spain, Portugal or the Canaries next year. I use a crutch when walking and I am fully aware my mobility is declining. I know I would enjoy a holiday more if I used a mobility scooter.
I am unsure of suitable places to go. It would really need to be somewhere flat that provides Mobility scooters. My partner has a son that will be 12 next year. This will be our first holiday abroad together. The resort would definitely need to have plenty for the child as he has a learning difficulty and needs to be kept entertained.
I will be 39 next year and never really felt comfortable on foreign holidays as I have always felt self conscious of how my Syndrome looks. With age I am accepting my body more. I would really like to look forward to this holiday. My partner is supportive and wants me to use a mobility scooter. I really want my partners son to look forward to the holiday and it not just to accommodate my condition.
If Anyone has been to particular country that they think would be ideal for us I would be up for trying somewhere new. However, I will be flighing from Glasgow. I get really uncomfortable on plane journeys longer than 3 hours. I can wear compression and try and move about more if up to a 5 hour flight time.
Thanx Linsey x
Comments
-
Hi @weeyin about 4 years ago we had a holiday in Lanzarote flying from Glasgow and I hired a scooter for the week we stayed in Puerto del Carmen. Lovely long promenade and all day sunshine.
It was about a 4 1/2 flight which is about your limit but using the scooter made a big difference to our enjoyment. Scooter had to be left in hotel reception for overnight charging as there was no way it could access the room....too many steps and no lift.
Have a great time and remember to book assistance at the airports.
Best wishes.
DLTBGYD
-
Thank you. I was looking at Lanzarote this morning ?
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13.3K Start here and say hello!
- 7K Coffee lounge
- 101 Games lounge
- 483 Cost of living
- 4.6K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 230 Community updates
- 9.6K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 807 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 666 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 374 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 845 Transport and travel
- 32K Talk about money
- 4.6K Benefits and financial support
- 5.2K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17.2K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 5K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.4K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 886 Chronic pain and pain management
- 183 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.3K Mental health and wellbeing
- 328 Sensory impairments
- 832 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.