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Holiday Advice During the Pandemic

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Holiday Advice During the Pandemic

The last few months have, for many, been some of the most difficult.  As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease some people may begin to consider travelling, be that at home or abroad.

Government Guidelines

If you’re deciding to travel this summer after the easing of lockdown restrictions, the government have provided guidelines for the safest way to do so.  Some of these are listed below:

  • You should not travel if you are experiencing Coronavirus symptoms or have in the last seven days.
  • Before you fly you should check what the guidelines are in your destination and if you might need to quarantine upon your return to the UK.
  • Where possible, check in online in order to avoid face to face contact at the airport. Try to minimise hand baggage and check bags into the hold to minimise the risk of transmission.
  • Once you’re in the airport, wear a face covering and avoid touching any surfaces. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after you’ve used a self-service check in, luggage trolley or other frequently touched surfaces.
  • Follow social distancing measures and pay by contactless card in shops around the airport.
  • During your flight you must wear a face covering, remain seated as much as possible and make the cabin crew aware if you become ill.

A full list of guidelines for safe air travel during the current pandemic are available from the gov.uk website here.  We would recommend checking these before you travel.

Helping You Make The Most of Your Holiday 

Wherever you go this summer, we’re sure you’ll want to make the most of your holiday.  Whether you’re going for a city escape or a long weekend in the countryside, you’ll want to make the most of your break before the nights start drawing in again.  A mobility aid such as the Horizon Gadabout Powerchair or mobility scooters such as the Excel Yoga the Pride Quest are foldable and easily transportable.  Mobility aids like these could make your holiday that little bit easier.

 

 

Thinking of a Stay-cation?

You may be thinking of staying closer to home, however.  Motability have complied a list of the most wheelchair and scooter friendly towns and cities in the UK.  Exeter comes top of the list, with extensive facilities including centrally located parking bays.  The flat centre of the city is easily navigated in a wheelchair, powerchair or scooter.  Harrogate, St Albans and Cheshire also make the list, which can be read here.

 

 

 

Whatever you do decide to do this summer, make sure you are staying safe and remember to take a face covering with you if you’re entering shops or travelling on public transport.