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TRAVEL INFORMATION
HEALTH AND SAFETY ON TRIPS 2009
The following are a few guidleines which members must consider before booking a place on any of the U3A Trips. The guidelines are there to ensure that you have a good trip and also that other members enjoy their trip as well.
For the benefit of all persons travelling, we ask that Members please consider the following Basic Health and Safety Factors when Booking all trips.
- All Members should ensure that they have sufficient Travel Insurance to cover for all emergencies ie cancellations, illness and accidents and to carry this with them, together with NIE and or SIP card and produce this information for trips when required.
- We should all be capable of walking and standing unaided, and for sightseeing trips particularly, able to walk unaided for a period of time (please discuss before booking with the Group leader if you envisage possible difficulties).
- We should all be capable when necessary of handling our own personal luggage and or a luggage trolley, or have named Friend/helper who has agreed to assist.
- We should all be able to climb on and off a coach, train or plane, and to climb a short flight of stairs when necessary.
- Recognising that the majority of Members are "in our Third Age" the need for a leisurely pace and occasional support from a partner or companion is acknowledged.
- If you are reliant on a wheelchair, you are asked to ensure you are accompanied by a friend/helper to assist during the trip.
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