Holidays, play and leisure

Governments in the UK recognise that disabled children need good quality play and leisure opportunities. This means that local authorities must provide access to play and leisure.

What support can I get?

Local authorities must support children who need help to play or special equipment and practical support to access certain activities and facilities.

Help can include access to:

• Toy libraries.
• Adventure playgrounds.
• Holiday schemes, for example holiday clubs organised by the local authority.

With additional support some disabled children may also be able to access mainstream leisure facilities such as swimming pools and sports activities.

In England and Wales, your local Family Information Service can tell you what services are available near to you. In England, every local authority must publish a ‘local offer’ of services, and this includes information about leisure activities.

You should find this on your local authority’s website. If you’re not sure with local authority you come under, type your postcode into the search bar at www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Holidays

For more information about accessible holidays, day trips and attractions, including advice about travel insurance, visit the charity website Tourism for All or call 0845 124 9971.

Please see our guide to Holidays, play and leisure for information about:

• who to ask about services in your area
• help paying for leisure activities
• play and leisure contacts
• indoor play and leisure resources
• disability sport
• holidays and days out
• equipment and mobility.

Our guide also has information about your child’s rights to holidays, play and leisure.

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