Disabled people need right to travel abroad, say UK MPs amid ‘ridiculous’ restrictions row

Disabled individuals in the UK face significant barriers to traveling abroad due to restrictive funding practices by NHS care boards and local councils. These practices prevent them from using their funding for personal assistants during trips.

The problem Disabled individuals in the UK face significant barriers to traveling abroad due to restrictive funding practices by NHS care boards and local councils. These practices prevent them from using their funding for personal assistants during trips. What the source reported The Guardian reports: UK MPs and peers have highlighted cases where disabled individuals are unable to travel abroad because of restrictive rules imposed by local NHS care boards and councils. They are calling for national guidelines to ensure funding can be used for personal assistants during travel. Why it matters Ensuring disabled individuals have the right to travel abroad is crucial for their freedom and equality. Addressing these barriers can improve their quality of life and ensure they are not unfairly restricted by local policies. What an MLAIEL team can do A team can read the access or inclusion barrier the source names and open a project for people who can respond without inventing a policy the source did not state. Source The Guardian — Disabled people need right to travel abroad, say UK MPs amid ‘ridiculous’ restrictions row Link