If you have problems getting in and out of pools, you'll be able to find out if you can be assisted by calling before your visit.
So, find out as much as you can about the spa and the treatments beforehand and ask questions to establish what support is available. For instance, if you're a wheelchair user, are the treatments rooms big enough? If you have other mobility issues, will you be able to use the pool, Jacuzzi and other thermal/water features?' Find out if there are parts of the building that will be off-limits to you. 'Before you book, give the spa a call to make sure that they can accommodate your needs. Kelly Mullan, from Disability Now, a monthly magazine written for disabled people by disabled people, says that research is the key to a successful spa visit: However, be assured, there are spas out there who cater for most levels of disability. Of course, which spa you can visit, and which treatment you can try, largely depends on what kind of disability you have.
The term 'disabled access' can be rather misleading, especially as it can apply to a spa that only has one accessible treatment room and toilet.
