Planning a trip

If you haven’t used public transport much before your diagnosis, get used to it while you can still learn.

Always have a Plan B. Trains are often cancelled or late.

I have bus and train passes (free in Scotland).

Print out bus and train time tables and have them close to hand.

Keeping ‘emergency change’ in your wallet, purse or pockets can be useful when public transport needs to be used unexpectedly.(Read SDWG’s booklet ‘Our Top Tips for living well with [...]

Keep a card in your wallet or purse stating your final destination. This can remind you what to ask for when purchasing a ticket.

Learn from people with other disabilities, for example tips on travelling.

As the world starts to open up again, don’t feel rushed to join it. Choose your starting points carefully to gain confidence.

Build in lots of rest if you are travelling for days or even weeks. Read more here.

Wear an incontinence pad, you never know if you are going to be caught short.