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Read our travel products reviews and find out about some of the most accessible places to visit. We review travel scooters, folding powerchairs, and the best self-propelled wheelchairs. Our travel section is new to 2019 and we are we welcome honest reviews from disabled travellers, so if you wish to guest post on CareCo, send an email to the blog editor.

CareCo Zoom Travel Mobility Scooter
Scooters / Travel

Our Best Selling Travel Mobility Scooter – Buy Online or Test Drive In Store

October 16, 2018July 2, 2019 - by Will Harrison

A great mobility scooter for Spring and Summer is the CareCo Zoom Mobility Scooter, which is ideal for days out or going on holiday. What makes the CareCo Zoom Mobility …

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take your Mobility Scooter on holiday
Scooters / Travel

Can I Take My Mobility Scooter On A Plane?

September 28, 2018December 23, 2020 - by Will Harrison

A Guide To Flying Abroad With Your Travel Scooter Designed to give you back your freedom and independence, travel mobility scooters are the ideal way to get around if walking …

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wheelchair accessibility
Travel / Wheelchairs

Six Top European Cities for Wheelchair Accessibility

May 15, 2018June 27, 2019 - by Will Harrison

If you’re considering heading abroad this summer, specifically in Europe, but you’re concerned about wheelchair accessibility then you needn’t worry. Many beautifully scenic European cities have a good reputation for wheelchair accessibility. Here are some of the best.

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travel mobility
Scooters / Travel

Featured Travel Mobility Scooters Perfect for Your Holidays

May 8, 2018February 22, 2020 - by Will Harrison

As holiday season approaches you may be browsing potential destinations to jet off to. These travel mobility scooters are specifically designed to be easy to transport making them perfect for holidays.

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public transport
Mobility News / Travel

Disability and Public Transport: What Are Your Rights?

May 7, 2018December 23, 2020 - by Will Harrison

Access to public transport is a lifeline for those who have a disability, providing essential and invaluable independence. But what are your rights when it comes to being refused access to a public vehicle?

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man on electric wheelchair in the park
Power Chairs / Travel

How To Be A More Independent And Adventurous Powerchair User

April 13, 2018October 24, 2019 - by Simon Shackson

A powerchair is an essential mobility aid for many with disability. Here are some questions to consider when looking for a new powerchair.

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folding mobility scooters
Scooters / Travel

Folding Mobility Scooters: The Perfect Holiday Mobility Aid

September 8, 2017May 30, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Folding mobility scooters are ideal for the keen traveller who requires assistance to get around, these models represent just some of the CareCo range.

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mobility scooter batteries
Mobility News / Travel

Taking Your Mobility Scooter Batteries Abroad

July 28, 2017February 22, 2020 - by Will Harrison

If you’re taking a mobility scooter on holiday then you’ll need to be sure your mobility scooter batteries comply with the rules, so here’s some advice.

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best cities
Travel

The Five Best Cities for CareCo Mobility Scooters

July 14, 2017May 22, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Are you thinking of taking your CareCo mobility scooter on your city break but worried about accessibility? Even when visiting family and friends, it’s hard to know what mobility scooter …

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mobility scooter abroad
Scooters / Travel

Advice for Using a CareCo Mobility Scooter Abroad

May 29, 2017May 9, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Changes to accessibility and equality laws in recent years mean that businesses are obliged to help people with disabilities and mobility problems. Now, it is no longer a struggle to …

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Travel Scooter
Scooters / Travel

Benefits of a CareCo Travel Scooter

May 16, 2017May 31, 2019 - by Will Harrison

CareCo provides a number of different types of mobility scooter from the budget to the luxury, basic to full-featured and from lightweight to sturdy. One popular model type we supply …

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hire car
Travel

The CareCo Guide to a Holiday Hire Car

June 23, 2016May 31, 2019 - by Will Harrison

If like one of millions of Brits you intend taking a foreign holiday this year, you have probably considered hiring a car. This can be daunting, especially when in a …

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Abilize stride sport
Scooters / Travel

Summer Mobility Scooter Review: Strider Sport

May 12, 2016May 30, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Have you seen our brand new Summer 2016 Range? It features the best scooters and powerchairs for getting out and about and enjoying the (hopefully) sun-drenched days ahead – like …

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travel mobility
Scooters / Travel

Best Travel Scooters To Take Abroad

August 24, 2015February 22, 2020 - by Will Harrison

Summer is the time of year when many people decide that it’s time for a well-deserved holiday, whether they choose to stay within the UK or travel abroad by car, plane …

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Mr King on holiday with his scooter
Travel

Mr King’s CareCo Scooter Travels The World!

April 2, 2015July 25, 2019 - by Will Harrison

We recently received an email from one of our dedicated customers with a very warmly welcomed story. Richard King was delighted to tell us about his experience taking a mobility …

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man in wheelchair on the beach
Travel

Holiday Locations and Recommendations For Disabled Tourist

March 26, 2015October 16, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Going away on a well-deserved holiday is one of life’s luxuries, something we should all enjoy from time to time. However, when you suffer from mobility problems, joint pain or …

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Scooters / Travel

Next Generation Splitting Mechanism Making Better Travel Mobility Scooters

February 23, 2015May 9, 2019 - by Will Harrison

When looking through our travel mobility scooter section you may have come across a term known as “splitting mechanism”, referring to the way a mobility scooter breaks down. It may …

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travel mobility
Scooters / Travel

Enjoying Summer On Your Travel Mobility Scooter

September 4, 2014May 9, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Summer is the time of year to enjoy the great outdoors, but with an ageing population that may not be as mobile as they once were, a day trip with …

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Winter mobility scooter
Scooters / Travel

Travel Mobility Scooters – The Best Way to get out this Summer!

April 16, 2014May 31, 2019 - by Will Harrison

Travel Mobility Scooters One of the most popular types of Mobility Scooter among our customers at CareCo are Travel Mobility Scooters. These are smaller scooters that are designed to be …

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