Where can i find people who will accompany me on holiday?

blackcockapoo7

As a lone  disabled person where can i find people who will accompany me on holiday?

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @blackcockapoo7,

Here's a website I found with more information on Supported Holidays, hope it helps!

http://www.disabledholidays.com/about/supported-holidays.html

Topkitten

Last weekend I tried staying in a hotel alone. Despite them saying it was disability suitable that really only applied to a wheelchair user and someone with them. It was certainly difficult using a scooter and on my own. I suppose that whoever assesses these places uses a stereotype of what a disabled person is and what they can do.

TK

Blue Frog

The Bond Hotel in Blackpool is pretty good, we saw a few people who had gone on holiday on their own - and the hotel carers helped them out as needed 

Topkitten

Unfortunately @Blue Frog Blackpool is beyond my range. The supported holidays link looks like it is for solo or 'with carer' stays. Not really answering the original question. I have seen an advert for travel companions but unfortunately I cannot remember who it was.

TK

Pippa_Alumni

Is this Holiday Companion Service more of the kind of service you were thinking of, @Topkitten?

 If so, it might be more useful for @blackcockapoo7 too!