National Accessible Scheme

Mobility Impairment

Elderly and less mobile Older and less mobile
Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Part-time wheelchair users Part-time wheelchair users
Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.
Independent wheelchair users Independent wheelchair users
Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from a wheelchair in a seated position. This person may be an independent traveller. 
Assisted wheelchair users Assisted wheelchair users
Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and requires assistance from a carer, and maybe a hoist, when transferring to and from the wheelchair in a seated position.
Exceptional – Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional - Assisted wheelchair users
Access Exceptional is awarded to establishments that meet the requirements of assisted wheelchair users and also fulfil more demanding requirements with reference to the British Standard BS 8300:2001.
Exceptional – Independent wheelchair users Exceptional – Independent wheelchair users
Access Exceptional is awarded to establishments that meet the requirements of independent wheelchair users users and also fulfil more demanding requirements with reference to the British Standard BS 8300:2001.


Visual Impairment

Visually impaired in need of key services and facilities Visually impaired in need of key services and facilities
Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.
Visually impaired in need of higher level of services and facilities Visually impaired in need of higher level of services and facilities
Typically provides a higher level of services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.


Hearing Impairment

Hearing impaired in need of key services and facilities Hearing impaired in need of key services and facilities
Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.
Hearing impaired in need of higher level of services and facilities Hearing impaired in need of higher level of services and facilities
Typically provides a higher level of additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.


For tips and advice on holiday travel in England, go to www.enjoyengland.com/access

Additional help and guidance on accessible tourism can be obtained from the national charity Tourism for All:

Tourism for All c/o Vitalise
Shap Road Industrial Estate
Kendal
LA9 6NZ

Information helpline: 0330 303 0146
Fax: 01539 735567
Email: info@tourismforall.org.uk
Web: http://www.tourismforall.org.uk

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