Specialist services from the Colostomy Association
The Colostomy Association Travel Insurance Policy (CATIP)
Travel Insurance specifically designed for Ostomates
With this scheme everyone wins - the Association benefits by receiving commission on every policy written and you win because the policy is bespoke - designed for your needs and highly competitive.
Our premiums stand up to any competition with the added bonus that no individual with a colostomy will be treated unfairly. Such are our premiums that we would encourage members to ask others to visit and hopefully take out a policy through us. The policy can apply to non-members as well as members.
What CATIP gives you
- Speedy quotations and policy issue
- Competitive prices
- All policies can be bought on line securely
- Generous cover limits
- Security and reassurance with a world leading-insurer
What CATIP gives us
- An income stream for the Colostomy Association
- Satisfaction because there is a real solution to a real-life problem
- A certainty that, as ostomates, we are not prejudiced against
If you would like to know more, or have any direct queries or problems speak to Richard (01202 854512) who is tasked with ensuring that the scheme runs smoothly.
(RADAR the disability network) - National Key Scheme
The National Key Scheme (NKS), also known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to prevent damage and misuse. This has been countered by their being locked separately from other toilets. The scheme aims to provide disabled key holders with independent access to the toilets provided for them and increases the likelihood of the facilities being in a useable state.
In addition to public conveniences, toilets for disabled people are provided by a wide range of other public, voluntary and commercial organisations who have joined the scheme, and facilities can now be found in shopping centres, country parks, railway and bus stations, bars, motorway service areas and sports venues. Some local councils will provide this key free, or for a small charge.
Colostomates are entitled to a key which will open 7,000 locked toilets around the UK. Keys can be obtained at a cost of £3.50 from the Colostomy Association (Head Office) to ensure that we comply with the National Key Scheme rules we require you to complete a declaration form to confirm that you are eligible for a key prior to issue, if you would like to know more, please phone: 0800 328 4257.
Keys can also be purchased for £3.50 from RADAR directly, phone: 020 7250 3222 or visit www.radar-shop.org.uk. RADAR also publish a guide which lists all the NKS toilets throughout the UK - the guide costs £10.25.