DLA and then what?

sloppychops

Do you get the pink card from Social services?You must need to show some proof you are disabled especially if its a disability you cant see ,like mental health.

sarahlouise210

What on earth is the pink card ?? I receive concessionary travel now and will get it free in April and I have no pink card!!! Here are the criterea
Over 60
under 60 but blind, partially sighted, deaf, without speech,mobility impairment or injury that impairs ability to walk, without use of both arms,have a learning disability or would be refused a driving licence under section 92 of part 111 of the road traffic act

OR

in receipt of DLA mobility or care element
You must provide proof of one of the above when you apply
In adition you can get a free companion pass if you get a letter from a doctor saying you cannot travel alone

Hope that helps!

sloppychops

Sarah
I know i know nothing about benefits etc sorry.Where do you actually go to apply for the free bus pass?

sarahlouise210

You get an application form from the council, the bus company or sometimes they have the application forms in the library. The concessionary travel pass could be provided by the bus company, but in our area anyway, the new pass to be used from April needs to be returned to the council. Give your local bus company a ring - they will know.

Broken_hearted

Pink cards are given out by social services as proof of disability. Up here if you don't have a pink card you don't get a pass.

sloppychops

Broken_hearted wrote:

Pink cards are given out by social services as proof of disability. Up here if you don't have a pink card you don't get a pass.

Yep true i have just called and asked about it.They send you a form out,then its got to be assessed and a report from Gp sent etc.What a blooming clart on.

sarahlouise210

well I never! The nearest we had was a registered disabled card but that was abolished here about 10 years ago!

Dora_the_Explorer_5

Sounds like the usual new labour dog's breakfast policy.

ohreally

Broken_hearted wrote:

you need the pink card that says you are disabled, it has nothing to do with benefits.

What is the official name of this Pink card (form number)? Is it a local initiative or is it available nationaly?

Broken_hearted

I think its a way of keeping useless social workers in jobs. Coming up on 6 years of asking for help and what have we had, one 2 day respite care and a handrail in the toilet.