The question of whether equality legislation works as it should was put into focus last week following a highly publicised incident involving the unavailability of a disabled toilet on a train. The paralympian Anne Wafula-Strike was on a 3 hour CrossCountry service from Nuneaton to Stansted last month when she discovered that the disabled toilet […]
Accessible information for disabled people
Accident at Twyford Rail Station Involving a Wheelchair User
Investigation into an occupied wheelchair coming into multiple contacts with a passing train at Twyford station, 7 April 2016 This is the report issued by the Rail Accident Investigation team: “At around 10:52 hrs on 7 April 2016, a wheelchair occupied by a teenage girl moved towards the edge of platform 4 of Twyford station […]
Local Bus Network Review Consultation August 2016
Consultation – Thursday 04 August 2016 to Wednesday 28 September 2016 In 2015 Essex County Council (ECC) began a thorough review of its financial support for those local bus services that it pays for across the County. This consultation is the start of the second part of the review and looks at 70 services across […]
Blue Badge Parking Survey
Blue Badge Parking – Railway Stations Survey A Blue Badge Parking Survey for Railway Stations throughout Essex has been set up. During the past year Essex County Council has been working with members of the Options for Independent Living group and rail companies. The intention is to improve Blue Badge Parking at railway stations in […]
Birdwatching Boat Trips on the River Blackwater
Birdwatching Boat Trips on the River Blackwater Join us at Essex Wildlife Trust afloat our very special birdwatching boat trips exploring the sheltered coastal waters and mudflats around Tollesbury and Mersea. With expert local guides, we will expect to see a wide range of species, including brent geese, dunlin, avocet, red-breasted merganser, and many more. […]
Blue Badge Parking at Railway Stations
Blue Badge Parking at Railway Stations Are you a Blue Badge Holder? Will you participate in a survey about Blue Badge Parking at Railway Stations in Essex? Even if this doesn’t apply to you, you may have a family member for whom it does apply, so please read on. Blue Badge Survey Essex County Council […]
Southend Borough Council Sustainable Transport Survey 2014-15
Ideas in Motion are keen to find out more about how people travel around Southend and what they could be doing to make it easier for you to walk, cycle or use public transport. They’ve teamed up with Sustrans to run an annual travel survey of Southend residents, and the latest poll is open now. […]
Taking Care Abroad – A Care Service For People In Spain
Taking Care Abroad is a care service for people in Spain who state on their website: ” Based in both the UK and Spain, we provide the opportunity for people in the UK, who are in need of differing levels of care, to access and enjoy the services we offer in Spain. Our aim is to provide […]
LEGOLAND Holidays Offer – “Splash and Stay”
Don’t miss! Splash and Stay including a free day at Chessington World of Adventures. Stay at the fully-themed LEGOLAND® Resort Hotel on 6th,7th,13th and 14th October 2014, and enjoy lots of bricktastic features without the holiday crowds. You and your little ones will love playing in the pirate-themed splash pool, bedding down in an Adventure, […]
Chessington Holidays Autumn Short Break Offers
UPDATE Hurry – only 200 rooms available Make the Chessington Safari or Azteca Hotel the base camp for your short break big savings until 20th October.Let your really wild Adventure continue long after the park closes with lots of amazing benefits and features including: – NEW Savannah Splash pool & gym – Enjoy a […]
Pop up shop spaces
An exciting opportunity has come into sight to occupy retail units in Chingford and Walthamstow for 2-6 weeks rent and rate free. Here’s your chance – apply now.
Finding an Enjoyable Cruise Vacation for People with Disabilities
Vacations are considered an ideal break from work – a chance to get away from the stress and strain of everyday life, to relax and enjoy a week or two without any work or issues to consider. Going on vacation as a disabled person can be a little different, as research has shown. Finding a […]
Research shows travel industry needs to do more for disabled people
Despite the awareness the London Paralympics has brought to the world of disability, a new survey has revealed that 86 percent of disabled people think the UK travel industry is still providing insufficient information on accessible facilities and services. The research, carried out by Adapted Vehicle Hire and Tourism for All UK, discovered that 87 […]
Heathrow reveals long term airport improvements for reduced mobility travellers
On the day when they are due to welcome 100 Paralympic athletes and officials into the country, London Heathrow airport has announced their plans for permanent accessibility improvements for passengers with reduced mobility. The aiport teamed up with mobility charity, Whizz-Kidz, whose young Ambassadors audited terminal facilities and suggested a number of improvements which included: […]