The Case for On-Site Equipment Hire

Everyone deserves a break. But for many disabled travellers and their families, booking a holiday can come with an extra layer of stress, not around the destination itself, but the basics: Will there be a shower chair? A hoist? A usable wheelchair if mine isn’t travel-safe?

That’s why Access Trails UK is championing the need for reliable, destination-based equipment hire. From wheelchairs and mobility aids to portable hoists and accessible washroom equipment, having the right support available where you’re staying turns a trip from just manageable to truly relaxing.

Imagine: arriving at a holiday home and already having the equipment you need waiting there. No extra packing. No wondering if your kit will get damaged in transit. No endless phone calls chasing vague “accessible” listings.

It’s not just about convenience. It’s about dignity, safety, and equity.

We’re calling on holiday providers to:

• Partner with local or national equipment hire services
• Clearly list available equipment options in holiday home listings
• Offer pre-booking for aids like wheelchairs, riser recliners, hoists, and commodes

Accessible travel shouldn’t require a logistical masterpiece to pull off. Let’s shift the burden, from the individual, to the infrastructure.

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