Dementia Support Line
Holidays and dementia – useful organisations
Find out about other useful organisations and resources that can support people affected by dementia with holidays and travelling.
- Holidays and dementia – things to consider
- Accessible types of holiday for people with dementia
- Preparing and packing for a holiday when someone has dementia
- Transport and travelling tips when someone has dementia
- Holidays and dementia – tips for during and after the holiday
- Holidays and dementia – financial help and legal protection
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Holidays and travelling
Useful organisations
Civil Aviation Authority
Telephone
0330 022 1500
Website
www.caa.co.uk
The Civil Aviation Authority provides information about air travel for passengers who need assistance.
Dementia Adventure
Telephone
01245 237548
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.dementiaadventure.org
Supported small group and tailored holidays for people living with dementia, enabling them to get away with their friends and family. The Dementia Adventure Support Fund ensures this includes those who wouldn't be able to fund a break on their own.
Disability Grants
Website
www.disability-grants.org
Disability Grants lists charities and trusts who provide grants for people with disabilities in the UK. This includes people living with dementia.
Equality Advisory and Support Service
Telephone
0808 800 0082 (Helpline 9am–7pm Monday–Friday 10am–2pm Saturday)
Website
www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
The Equality Advisory and Support Service advises people on issues relating to equality and human rights in England and Wales. Contact them if you think you have been treated unfairly and want further advice.
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Telephone
028 9050 0600
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.equalityni.org
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is a public body that provides protection against discrimination. They can provide advice and assistance if you feel you have been discriminated against.
Euan’s Guide
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.euansguide.com
Euan’s Guide is a website where people with disabilities can find and share reviews of the accessibility of venues in the UK and abroad.
Financial Ombudsman Service
Telephone
0800 023 4567 (Helpline 8am–5pm Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm Saturday)
Website
www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
The Financial Ombudsman Service deals with complaints about financial businesses, such as insurance companies.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
Website
www.hdsunflower.com
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme allows people living with hidden disabilities to discreetly signal that they may need further support when out in the community. You can buy a sunflower lanyard from the shop on their website.
MedicAlert
Telephone
01908 951045 (helpline, 8am–3.30pm Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm Saturday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.medicalert.org.uk
MedicAlert provide services and jewellery to help ensure someone’s wishes are followed, if they are unable to communicate in an emergency situation.
MoneyHelper
Website
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
MoneyHelper (previously The Money Advice Service) provides free advice about a range of financial matters. It has a directory to help you find travel insurance if you have a medical condition.
The National Trust
Telephone
0344 800 1895 (support line, 9am–5.30pm Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm weekends and bank holidaus)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Trust is a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a section on its website with ideas and suggestions for days out in the UK – go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out for more information.
Revitalise
Telephone
030 3303 0145
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.revitalise.org.uk
Revitalise is a charity that provides breaks for people with disabilities (including people with dementia) and their carers.
Tourism for All UK
Telephone
0845 124 9971
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.tourismforall.org.uk
Tourism for All UK is a charity that provides holiday and travel information service for disabled and older people and their carers. This includes people with mobility issues and people affected by dementia.
Turn2Us
Telephone
0808 802 2000 (helpline 9am–5pm Monday–Friday)
Website
www.turn2us.org.uk
Turn2us is a charity that helps people in financial hardship to gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. They have a benefits calculator and a grants search tool on their website. Their Find an Adviser tool matches you to sources of information and advice on a range of topics in your area.
Review information
Last reviewed: October 2021
Next reviewed: October 2024
Our information is based on evidence and need, and is regularly updated using quality-controlled processes. It is reviewed by experts in health and social care and people affected by dementia.
Reviewed by: Jo Sinton, Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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