Camping and caravanning options with accessible facilities

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Close to the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, this award-winning caravan and camping site nestles in the gorgeous Rother Valley Country Park. Thanks to lakes, trails and cycle tracks, Waleswood has a vast range of activities that cater for every member of the family. The Country Park’s cycle hire centre even offers accessible cycles (01709 334455).

Well thought out provision for people with accessibility issues include accessible toilets and showers. Furthermore, a family accessible wet room has an adult changing facility with adult sized rise and fall changing bed, shower, toilet, changing area and bath (NB the bath is not accessible). Continue reading

Hydrotherapy benefits for users and carers

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Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a type of physical therapy that involves exercising in water. It is increasingly popular for people with reduced mobility, as it provides a low-impact exercise environment.

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