free bus pass and rail pass??

[Deleted User]

sweetiepie2121 wrote: »

I am entitled to get a free bus bas as I have got epilepsy.I only queried after a friend telling me about it.As he gets a free bus pass as he has got Asama.

Really for asthma? I know afew people who are affected badly with asthma but didnt think they could get this. o best tell them about it

jazabelle

I just got a free bus pass, I just showed my Blue Badge. I don't get DLA or anything, but really would depend on the council.

Indie_Kid

Deleted_User wrote: »

Really for asthma? I know afew people who are affected badly with asthma but didnt think they could get this. o best tell them about it

They might receive high mobility, which gives automatic entitlement to a bus pass.

jazabelle

sh1305 wrote: »

They might receive high mobility, which gives automatic entitlement to a bus pass.

Yeah, I agree - I don't think it would be as simple as 'I have asthma, give me a free bus pass' because so many people have it now. There is such a variation too.

Bryando

Got a bus pass for me and comapnion anywhere in scotland anytime. also 80pence return whithin 10 miles on train. Over ten miles, half price

DX2

Disabled People
Eligible disabled people who meet the criteria also qualify for a National Entitlement Card to access Scotland -Wide Free Bus Travel. Click on the relevant link (below) for information on the categories which may apply to you. This will give you information on what you need to bring with you when you apply.
I receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
I receive the higher/middle rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance
I receive Attendance Allowance
I live in a care or residential home or hospital and require 24 hour supervision
I hold a Disabled Persons Parking Badge (Blue Badge)
I am profoundly or severely deaf
I have been told not to drive on medical grounds and I am over 17 years of age
I have been told not to drive on medical grounds and I am under 17 years of age
I suffer from a mental illness, learning disability or personality disorder
I am terminally ill
I suffer from a progressively degenerative disorder
I have suffered a loss of limbs
I am visually impaired
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/concessionary-travel/who-qualifies

System

IF you can't get the free bus pass i know some councils and trasport execs have discounted travel for those on benefits. I'm on ESA and get weekly travel (bus,tram and train) for about £14 , there may be a similar scheme in place. Where i am there is automatic criteria which entitles you to the free bus pass, otherwise its if you would otherwise be medically disqualified from driving

DX2...i need to move to Scotland! Proving hell to get a free pass as my GP doesn't feel she can fill it in so says my Psych must, however i get the feeling when i next see the psych my diagnosis may change :eek: But i can get a discounted one so i really should moan.

Bryando

I was amazed when I discovered I can go any place in Scotland anytime. Thought it would just be whithin the council area, probably would save the local authority ALOT.