Open Road Access - ORA

Open Road Access - ORA We provide wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rentals and flexible leases — delivered to your door, with insurance and support included.

For trips, visits, or long-term peace of mind, we help you and your loved ones get out and about.

After years of not being able to make it to Lakes… they finally did 💛Keely and her family won our weekend giveaway but t...
30/04/2026

After years of not being able to make it to Lakes… they finally did 💛

Keely and her family won our weekend giveaway but this wasn’t just a trip.
It was having a transport option that made it possible in the first place.

“Any smaller and we just wouldn’t have coped… the flexibility really suited us.”

This is what accessible transport should be.
Not something you have to work around, but something that works around you.

A weekend away. Fresh air. Time together.

✨ and yes, they’re already planning the next one.

16/04/2026

When mobility is flexible, people aren’t forced into decisions too early.

In this episode of the Open Road Access - ORA podcast, our CEO David is joined by Solomia Boretska, CEO of - a service that hires out mobility equipment.

One of the key themes in their conversation is timing.

Too often, people are required to make long-term decisions about equipment and transport before they’re ready, at a point where day-to-day life is still evolving.

Flexibility changes that.

It creates space to:
• trial what works
• adapt as circumstances shift
• avoid locking into solutions too soon

🎧 Stay tuned for the full episode, where David and Solomia chat about why flexibility in mobility matters.

[ALT Text: Podcast clip featuring ORA CEO David Dew-Veal and Lendocare CEO Solomia Boretska discussing how flexible mobility solutions can reduce pressure to making decisions before you are ready.]

19/03/2026

"Before, every journey took planning or didn’t happen at all.

Now it’s just getting in and going."

For Carrie-Ann, having access to the right vehicle means she can travel, work, and fully show up in what she does.

This is what access unlocks.

Forgot to buy a card? Don’t stall… we’ve got you. 💌 Whether they’re your ride or die, Passenger Princess, or the one who...
12/02/2026

Forgot to buy a card? Don’t stall… we’ve got you. 💌

Whether they’re your ride or die, Passenger Princess, or the one who fuels your life… this one’s for them.
Share to your story, send it to your favourite co-pilot, or drop their @ below 👇

Happy Valentines & Galentines from ORA 💙

[Descriptive ALT Text added. ALT: A purple-themed Valentine’s and Galentine’s carousel by Open Road Access featuring playful car-inspired puns. Designs include handwritten cards in envelopes reading “To my ride or die” for Valentines and Galentines, a fuel gauge graphic saying “You fuel my life with happiness,” two “Passenger Princess” designs with heart frames, crowns and a car seat illustration, and a speedometer-style heart graphic reading “You make my heart go vrooooom.” All slides use soft lavender stripes and ORA branding throughout.]

11/02/2026

Part 4: Changing Needs
When accessible transport is right, everything else moves forward.

In Episode 4 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine is joined by Occupational Therapist Kate Sheehan to explore how access to the right transport - like hiring a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) - can remove stress, reduce uncertainty, and help care and rehabilitation goals be achieved faster.

When transport is reliable and accessible, people in rehab can focus on recovery, independence, and participation - not the worry of how they’ll get there. For occupational therapists and carers, it means greater flexibility, confidence, and better outcomes without unnecessary barriers.

🎧 Tune in to hear why accessible transport isn’t just logistics—it’s a critical part of effective rehab, well-being, and everyday life: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Podcast video with Catherine and occupational therapist Kate Sheehan discussing how accessible transport supports rehabilitation, caregivers, occupational therapy, independence, and well-being.]

💘 Cupid takes the wheel at ORA…We’re offering you and your Valentine a chance to win a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WA...
10/02/2026

💘 Cupid takes the wheel at ORA…

We’re offering you and your Valentine a chance to win a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) for a weekend of your choice!

To enter:
💙 Make sure you’re following
💬 Comment where you’d go
👥 Tag who you’d go with

♿ This giveaway is open to individuals who need the use of a WAV. Please see T&C’s: https://openroadaccess.co.uk/wav-weekend-giveaway-terms-and-conditions/

Winner will be selected on 14/2/26 - just in time to hit the open road with someone you love 🚙✨

[ALT Text: A Valentine’s-themed giveaway graphic in soft purple tones. The text reads “Valentine’s Giveaway” and “Win a WAV for a weekend of your choice.” An illustrated black car key labelled “ORA” is shown with a purple heart-shaped keychain. The background features a scalloped border and subtle vertical stripes. At the bottom, small text says,“Details of how to enter in the caption.”]

💙 What they said 💙From door-to-door ease to vehicles that truly fit each family’s needs. These are the moments that matt...
06/02/2026

💙 What they said 💙

From door-to-door ease to vehicles that truly fit each family’s needs. These are the moments that matter most to us ✨

Whether it’s supporting visitors to the UK, making a difficult time a little easier, or ensuring comfort, safety and dignity on every journey, our team is proud to go the extra mile 🚙

Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share their experience with ORA. Your words mean everything!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[ALT Text: A promotional graphic titled “What they said” featuring customer testimonials for Open Road Access. In the centre is a photo displayed inside a smartphone frame, showing a smiling woman wearing glasses seated comfortably inside a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, secured with a seatbelt. Another passenger is visible behind her, also smiling, suggesting a relaxed and positive travel experience. Surrounding the phone are four white speech-bubble style review boxes, each displaying five blue stars and customer quotes praising Open Road Access for helpful staff, excellent communication, door-to-door service, flexibility with insurance and bookings, and providing a vehicle that met accessibility needs during a difficult family time. One review specifically mentions a 90-year-old passenger feeling happy and secure in his wheelchair. The background is a softly blurred image of the vehicle interior. At the bottom of the graphic are Open Road Access contact details and social handles, including the website, phone number, Instagram handle , and email address, all presented with small icons.]

05/02/2026

Part 3: The planning burden 🚦♿
Accessible transport isn’t just about whether a journey is possible - it’s about the hidden labour required before you even leave the house ✋

In Part 3 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine and Kate unpack a reality many disabled people know too well:
👉 Every trip requires advance booking, access checks, contingency plans, and extra time — with no guarantee it will work.

The conversation explores how this constant planning burden affects energy, participation, rehab goals, employment, and social life - and why inaccessible transport pushes responsibility and risk onto disabled people rather than systems.

🎧 If you live with a disability, work in rehab, occupational therapy, policy, or support someone with disability, this episode explains why planning fatigue is a structural barrier - not a personal failing.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Podcast video with Catherine and occupational therapist Kate Sheehan discussing how accessible transport supports rehabilitation, caregivers, occupational therapy, independence, and well-being.]

What if flexibility was built in? 🤸‍♀️ With ORA, you don’t need to buy a WAV to live life on your terms. We offer short-...
03/02/2026

What if flexibility was built in? 🤸‍♀️

With ORA, you don’t need to buy a WAV to live life on your terms. We offer short-term hire, long-term hire, and subscription options, so you can choose what works for right now - and easily adapt when life changes ✨

Whether it’s a temporary need, a longer journey, or the peace of mind that comes with ongoing access, ORA gives you the assurance, freedom, and flexibility to handle whatever life throws your way 💙

Because the right transport option should fit you 🚙🚐🚀

What suits your lifestyle best? Short, long or subscription based hire? 💭

[ALT Text: A woman in a powered wheelchair wearing a pink tracksuit sits beside an accessible vehicle with its door open, smiling and talking with a man seated next to her. Each person holds the lead of a dog: a fluffy cream-coloured dog stands in the foreground, and a smaller brown dog sits calmly beside the man. The scene is set on a paved path with trees in the background. Overlaid text reads: “What if we told you… There is a right transport option without buying a WAV.]

Let’s recap January for ORA 🚙♻️From reaching 1K on Instagram, to amplifying wheelchair user voices, celebrating our team...
03/02/2026

Let’s recap January for ORA 🚙♻️

From reaching 1K on Instagram, to amplifying wheelchair user voices, celebrating our team, and welcoming powerful conversations on the ORA podcast, this month has been all about building with intention.

ORA isn’t just growing in numbers. We’re growing in impact, connection, and community ✨

Thank you for being here and growing with us 💙

[Descriptive ALT created. ALT Text: A January 2026 recap carousel highlighting ORA’s continued growth, including reaching 1,000 Instagram followers, supporting the Wheelchair Alliance, celebrating team birthdays, and hosting an expert podcast discussion on accessible transport and independence.]

29/01/2026

Why spontaneity matters 💙
Accessible transport isn’t just about planning ahead - it’s about flexibility, spontaneity, and living life on your own terms 🚙

In Part 2 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine shares a striking reality:
😲 In the UK, only 2% of private hire vehicles are accessible.
With Kate adding that lack of spontaneity and freedom is detrimental.

Joined by internationally recognised Occupational Therapist Kate Sheehan, the conversation explores how this lack of choice impacts rehab outcomes, OT goals, carers, and everyday independence - from last-minute appointments to social connection and work opportunities.

🎧 If you’re in rehab, work in occupational therapy, or support someone with disability, this episode highlights why transport flexibility is essential to well-being and participation, not a luxury.

Listen to the full Podcast here: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Branded Open Road Access podcast video with on-screen captions and ORA logo, showing Catherine, Head of ORA Partnerships, in conversation with occupational therapist Kate Sheehan about how accessible transport supports independence, participation, and well-being. Catherine is at the bottom of the screen, Kate is seen at the top.]

Here at ORA, we are proud to support the Wheelchair Alliance on its search for wheelchair users to join The Wheelchair C...
28/01/2026

Here at ORA, we are proud to support the Wheelchair Alliance on its search for wheelchair users to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

As a member you’ll be able to influence how wheelchair services are designed, delivered and improved.
Find out more and apply at www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchaircollective



[ALT Text: A bold, accessible campaign graphic on a deep blue background. At the top left is the Right Chair, Right Time, Right Now logo showing a stylised wheelchair user in motion, alongside the Wheelchair Alliance name. Centred large white text reads: “Wheelchair users in the UK are being invited to join: The Wheelchair Collective,” followed by smaller text: “the first national council of wheelchair users.” Along the bottom of the image is a diverse group of wheelchair users cut out against the blue background, shown side by side. They include people of different ages, genders, body types, and ethnicities using a variety of wheelchairs, both manual and powered. Some are smiling at the camera, others are interacting with companions or focused on everyday activities, such as holding items or moving independently. Clothing ranges from casual to workwear, and mobility equipment is clearly visible and varied, emphasising individuality and real-life use. The overall tone is inclusive, empowering, and community-focused, highlighting representation, visibility, and collective voice for wheelchair users across the UK.]

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