disabled public transport pass

Trialia

If you get higher rate mobility, you are entitled to a Disabled Persons' Railcard from National Rail (£18 a year with companion discount) - most local authorities don't provide this. (I'm lucky in that Greater Manchester PTE do, but only for trains within the county.)

You should also, depending on your local authority guidelines, be entitled to the national free bus pass on HRM - just tell them that you are in a wheelchair and are in receipt of higher rate mobility DLA and they should be able to sort you out.

lellie

Also most councils allow you to apply under the condition you would be refused a driving license if you wanted to drive. If this applies to you it could be worth trying that criteria.

LimeLight

my local passes cover local trains on the merseyrail network, but we don't get a +C

elfen

Oh, and another OT one, if you google cinema pass ,you can get a pass that allows your carer to come in with you for free.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I would apply and then follow the complaints procedure, as I don't believe that they are interpreting the law correctly. But I'm awkward like that. If it's just one overworked and irritable woman, who resents anyone getting something free, it could be quite possible that she is just being a b**** and her superiors know nothing about it. Conversely, she could be overruled by an idiot boss. Either way, make them have a load of really bad days.

hrafndot

chloecat wrote: »

Sorry your council are behaving like that. The below link covers the rules for passes.
As you are in a wheelchair, and need help getting around I suggest you contact your doctor and get them to write a statement covering your disabilities and needs, and send that together with a letter covering the bits on the link.
You are entitled so don't give up.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/MotoringAndTransport/PublicAndCommunityTransport/DG_4019388

No, don't give up, you get these characters in councils; I was told by mine, "If you can't walk, why do you want a bus pass!" Could you get support from your ward councillor?

msmoose

I know Greater Manchester Public Transport allow you to apply and take into account your circumstances if you’re in receipt of High Rate Care have Mental Health Problems. They have a specific application form for you to complete and it’s possible they may call you for a medical or write to your doctor for advice on your medical condition or you could just supply details of medications if they cause side effects. Each case is looked at on individual merits. Passes are usually given out until DLA expires.

hrafndot

I hope you are beginning to make progress on obtaining your travel pass. I have found out about an organisation called HEROS in East Yorkshire who champion people in obtaining their welfare rights, here is a link to their website. http://www.heros.org.uk/contact.asp

If you can, get their email address and email a description of your problem to them.

I tended to do all my communications by email when I started out as I found myself not having records of what was said, whereas with email it gives you more time to think things out. Also I found I had so many things going on, I was becoming confused!!!

There are some other East Yorkshire organisations who might give you assistance in the future.

I hope this is not too much information.


[FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=comic sans ms,sand]Boothferry CAB[/FONT] (Citizens Advice Bureau)
[FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]who help: anyone resident in the western area of East Yorkshire (i.e. Brough, Goole, Hessle, Howden, Market Weighton, Pocklington)[/FONT]
what do: provides advice about benefits you may be entitled to; can help with form-filling/applications for benefits or grants
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01405 762 054 (phone advice line)[/FONT]
phoneline open: Fri 9.30am - 1pm
main office Tel: 01405 720 866 (call this number to make an appointment to see an adviser in person - provide advice from various locations in East Yorkshire)
[FONT=comic sans ms,sand]Cherry Tree Advice Centre[/FONT]
who help: residents of Beverley
what do: provides advice about benefits and welfare rights
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01482 871 993[/FONT] (based at 117 Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley)
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[FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=comic sans ms,sand]Disability Benefits Enquiry Line[/FONT] (national helpline) [/FONT][FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]who help: disabled people - and their families or carers[/FONT]
what do: provides confidential advice about benefits disabled people are entitled to, and how to claim them
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]0800 88 22 00[/FONT]
helpline open: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm; Sat 9am - 1pm

[FONT=comic sans ms,sand]East Riding of Yorkshire Council[/FONT] (Benefit & Money Advice Service)
who help: people living in the East Riding, who are aged 60+ years
what do: provides advice about Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit, and assists with applications for them; also can offer money advice for those people experiencing financial difficulties
contact:[FONT=comic sans ms,sand] 0800 91 50 381[/FONT]
[FONT=comic sans ms,sand]East Riding of Yorkshire Council[/FONT] (Council Tax Benefit Advice)
who help: people living in the East Riding, who are responsible for paying Council Tax
what do: provides advice as to whether you are eligible for Council Tax Benefit; deals with council tax benefit applications
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01482 394 799[/FONT]
[FONT=comic sans ms,sand]East Riding of Yorkshire Council[/FONT] (Housing Benefit Advice)
who help: people living in the East Riding, who are responsible for paying the rent of their home
what do: provides advice as to whether you are eligible for Housing Benefit, will also help you make your housing benefit application
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01482 394 799 [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=comic sans ms,sand]East Yorkshire CAB[/FONT] (Citizens Advice Bureau)
[FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]who help: anyone resident in the north/eastern area of East Yorkshire (i.e. Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Driffield, Hedon, Hornsea, Withernsea)[/FONT]
what do: provides advice about benefits you may be entitled to; can help with form-filling/applications for benefits or grants
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01482 393 180 (phone advice line)[/FONT]
phoneline open: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 1.30pm; Tues 4.30pm - 6.30pm
main office Tel: 01262 605 644 (call this number to make an appointment to see an adviser in person - provide advice from various locations in East Yorkshire)
[/FONT][FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=comic sans ms,sand]East Yorkshire Council of Disabled People[/FONT]
[FONT=tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]who help: disabled people, and their families or carers[/FONT]
what do: provides advice about benefits disabled people may be entitled to; also can help with form-filling/applications for benefits
contact: [FONT=comic sans ms,sand]01262 604 816 [/FONT][/FONT]