A positive and a negative side to remote health care
This week we hear from Zoe who shares her personal experience of having remote health care appointments during lockdown. Zoe shares one really positive experience she has had and one disappointing appointment that left her feeling disheartened.
I have really enjoyed reading other people’s experiences of the lockdown in the Voices of COVID seri...
Our weekly Voices of Covid series enables our team and users to share their experiences from life in lockdown. This week Claire talks about the changes she’s made with her carers to help her shield and the support she’s received from her social worker during this challenging time.
All over the world it is a very confusing time and decisions ne...
Euan’s Guide London Ambassador Tina shares the concerns she and other disabled people have about changes that are being made to travel arrangements in what is being called the “new normal”.
As lockdown begins to lift, many disabled people are feeling very apprehensive. Over the last few weeks there’s been a lot of discussion about how our soci...
Planning an accessible holiday can be a stressful and time consuming task, but, with the right tips, planning your next getaway can be a much more enjoyable experience. Back in March, we held two virtual "holiday hackathons", where we met up via video chat and shared holiday experiences, ideas and advice. In this two-part blog we’ll be sharing...
If you’re a regular train passenger, we’ve got some news for you! The rail industry has announced new technologies that will make travelling by train much easier for disabled people.
As big tech fans here at Euan’s Guide, we’re especially excited to try out the new Digital Disabled Persons Railcard. We’ll no longer have to wait for cards to ar...
Reviewer Story: Emma experiences an Edinburgh Bus Tour!
Last year Edinburgh Bus Tours unveiled their brand new accessible bus fleet across the city. The bright, colourful buses are a familiar sight around Auld Reekie, but we were curious to find out what made this fleet extra accessible. Of course, the buses aren’t just a way to get from A to B, they are also a moving attraction that tell the story...
It’s one of England’s longest rivers, passing through various cities and eventually meandering through the boroughs of London. So how do you cross it? There are many ways, and they’re not all what you would expect! Reviewers on Euan’s Guide have shared some of their favourite accessible routes to get to the other side of the Thames…
Greenwich F...
Daily commutes, city adventures and evening rush hour; public transport plays a big role in our daily lives! How do you like to get from A to B? Reviewers share their commuting experiences on Euan’s Guide, and here are the towns and cities they think have great accessible transport systems!
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This large Berkshire town has handy train and b...
With the Flying Scotsman journeying its way up through the country, it got us thinking about all the fun transport museums and attractions that exist around the UK. We’ve got great disabled access reviews of everything from boat museums to helicopter exhibitions and more! Here are a few of our favourites to explore during summer.
1. The Helic...
Our blog this week looks at the work a bus company in the South of England have done to improve their accessibility.
I'm Victoria Garcia and I work for Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach company and Metrobus as the Accessibility and Communities Officer.
With the ageing population, and therefore more passengers possibly requiring extra assista...