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Planning a trip

Planning to go away

Seeking advice, a basic guide to your rights and making arrangements before you leave home

Booking accommodation for holidaymakers with disabilities

Things to bear in mind when arranging a place to stay on your holidays

Travel insurance for people with disabilities

Types of travel insurance, getting cover for special equipment, your rights and how to complain

Taking medication abroad

If you need regular medication, there are some important things to consider before going away

Going on holiday with a carer or companion

Taking someone with you and finding the right person

Your benefits while you are on holiday

Advice on the main disability benefits plus Carer's Allowance when you go away on holiday

Travel health and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) (travel, transport and roads section)

The EHIC entitles you to free or reduced cost treatment in the European Economic Area and Switzerland

Passport services for disabled customers and those with particular needs (travel, transport and roads section)

The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) offers services and facilities for customers with disabilities or particular needs

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