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If you cannot find a member of staff, go to the ticket office or use the help points on platforms. This gives them time to check help is in place and make other arrangements if necessary. Tell staff you’ve booked assistanceĪrrive at the station at least 20 minutes early and tell station staff you have booked assistance. You do not need a Disabled Persons Railcard to use this service. Most train companies ask for 24 hours’ notice. You can book assistance online or by calling the train company. You can also call the train company or station on the day to check whether the station is accessible to you and if the lifts are working. Tell a friend or colleague about your plans so they can also tell the train company. Make sure you have the train company’s contact details with you so you can notify them of problems with your journey. National Rail interactive access map Take the company’s contact details with you Some smaller stations have a dedicated helpline for booked assistance, especially if the station is not always staffed. Some step-free stations may have a gap between the platform and the train.Ĭheck station accessibility (National Rail) Station accessibilityĬheck station accessibility before you travel. This can involve booking you on another train service or paying for a taxi.
If the replacement is not accessible to you, train operators have a duty to get you to your destination. Downloading information over Wi-Fi may mean that you use less data.įind out what facilities your train company provides (National Rail)Ĭompanies might replace your train with an older train if it’s being cleaned or repaired. This could use up your phone’s battery more quickly. If you use Google Maps, you may need to turn on extra tracking. AA maps can give you updates on traffic in your area. They allow you to set up a planned journey, and tell you if there are changes or delays. These apps should be accessible, but not all of them are.Ĭitymapper and Google Maps both have ‘commute’ options. Train and bus companies often have their own mobile apps. There are travel apps that can give you some useful updates, but these are not specific to disabled travellers. To help you plan your journey, you could use:Ī route without escalators and stairs, also known as ‘step-free’ Look online or contact them to find out more. You may find these by looking for ‘accessibility’ on their website or in the ‘help’ section. Many transport providers publish accessibility information and guides in alternative formats, like Braille or large print. This could include:Ĭontacting the company to check that your transport is accessibleĬhecking that the station or stop has the equipment you need, like ramps or accessible toilets See our range of bariatric wheelchairs here.įind Bariatric Wheelchair Transporter at the Danish Assist Data.Planning your journey can help make sure it’s accessible to you. This helps the bariatric user when getting into the chair. Therefore, the wheelchair is designed with extra-long armrests with a length of 64 cm that sticks out 7 cm from the seat base. The ability for bariatric users to reach far back to reach the armrest is usually not present. The side adjustable feature makes access to intimate hygiene possible and it ensures that bariatric users with adipose tissue on the inside of the thighs can sit in the wheelchair with legs apart (up to 110 cm) and still have foot support. The footrests can carry up to 100 kg each and are height and side adjustable. It also enables the caregivers to reach for a sling under the user when positioning the user. The clearance provides good support to the lumbar spine for users with a protruding behind. The space between backrest and seat has a clearance of 32 cm.
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Using a five cm high foam seat and seven cm free space to the armrests allows space for adipose tissue. The inside width of Bariatric Wheelchair Transporter is 71 cm. The wheelchair has a basket attached under the seat for storing personal belongings during transit. The 24” rear wheels are solid, provides stability and allows easy steering and movement of the chair using minimal energy. The wheelchair can easily be disinfected, and it is free of maintenance. ConstructionĪ rigid steel frame wheelchair constructed for easy indoor transport inside hospitals. The 24” rear wheels provide more directional stability and smooth pushing. Description Bariatric Wheelchair Transporterīariatric Wheelchair Transporter is designed for easy access, independence, safety and on the caregiver terms.
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