Frequently Asked Questions
How can I travel on the Jumbulance?
Our accessible Jumbulance coaches can be hired out by groups, such as charities and hospices, for day trips and longer breaks within the UK and Europe. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
What disabilities are eligible?
Almost anything. Whilst we are set up principally for physical disabilities, we are more than happy to take anyone on holiday who would enjoy and benefit including mental illness and sensory impairment such as blindness.
Cost for participants depends upon the particular trip. If additional funding is available by a particular group then this is passed on to everyone travelling.
Again, this varies from trip to trip but in most cases the fare covers half board in a hotel or other accommodation, all travel, most entry into attractions and trips etc. and generally meals and drinks on the journey. It also generally covers the cost of the volunteer carers and nurses to look after you.
Do I need to bring my own carer?
You may bring your own carer, a friend or family member if you wish but we will try and provide one for you if this is not possible.
If The Trust provides a carer for me are they dedicated to me all week?
No, not entirely. Whilst generally you will have a principal carer to take care of you and share a room with you they are part of the group also, are there as a volunteer and are paying their own expenses, so we expect volunteers to be treated with respect and consideration, allowed some free time and to enjoy themselves as much as you are. You will ALWAYS be properly cared for however.
Can I bring my electric wheelchair?
In most cases yes but there are some restrictions. Obviously, we can’t have EVERYONE bring an electric chair as we can’t store them all. For shorter journeys – UK and nearer Europe such as Holland and Brittany for example – you may travel in your electric chair. For longer journeys like Austria and Italy the group leaders will make a decision about who most needs to have their electric chair stored in luggage, so that we can get more stretcher beds in the Jumbulance for people to sleep on. If you have to bring a manual chair there will always be someone able to push you.
No there is no allowance. But luggage space on the Jumbulances, whilst very large, is not infinite. If there is something additional you need to bring, like a walker or commode, please let us know and we’ll do our best to fit it in.
Travelling with Us
If you want to travel with Jumbulance, please fill out our contact us form letting us know where you are based, what support you might need, where you would like to travel to and when. We can connect you with a group in your area, help you to build your own group or look at availability to join a Jumbulance own trip in the future.
HOW TO
BECOME A FUNDRAISER
Becoming a fundraiser
Fundraising is a great way to fund a Jumbulance trip or to raise funds that contribute towards the maintenance and running of our medically adapted accessible Jumbulances. We welcome fundraising donations of any amount and love to hear the stories behind your events. Your fantastic efforts will help us greatly.
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HOW TO
MAKE A DONATION
Making a donation
Donate to the Jumbulance Trust today to help us to continue making accessible travel possible for disabled, seriously ill and elderly people.
Help our clients improve their lives through the opportunity to take short breaks, accessible holidays or day trips, which most of us take for granted.
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HOW TO
VOLUNTEER
Becoming a volunteer
The Jumbulance Trust offers fun, social charity volunteer holidays and rewarding experiences for anyone wishing to help disabled or seriously ill people take a day trip or accessible holiday – previously off limits due to a lack of suitable transport facilities and accompanying specialist support.
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