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Hi everyone,
I’ve started a petition asking the UK Government to create and fund a national holiday and respite grant scheme for disabled adults on low incomes.
For many disabled adults, holidays and respite breaks are not just a luxury. They can be vital for wellbeing, independence, confidence, and quality of life. But accessible travel often costs far more because of support workers, accessible accommodation, transport, equipment, and care needs.
For me, travelling safely means needing two support workers. That can make one holiday cost two or three times more than it would for a non-disabled person. Most charity support also stops at 18, leaving disabled young adults with very little help.
This petition calls for funding so disabled adults can access short breaks or one longer holiday, in the UK or abroad, with support for essential care costs such as support workers’ travel and accommodation.
Please sign, share (or reshare/share again), and tag anyone who might be willing to support it. Please help get this seen. It only takes a minute, and every signature helps get this closer to a Government response.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754492
Thank you!