Disability Discounts

CUTESMILE

My hubby goes to watch rugby league and his team and the disabled person pays but the carer goes free and this also goes for season tickets.

I think this goes for a lot of other attractions as well.

TheBottomLine_2

I'll just 'big up' the Warm Front scheme. Last year I had a new central heating system fitted to my house - a top quality condensing boiler and eight radiators - didn't cost me a penny. On top of that you can get cavity wall and loft insulation all for free too.

Mupette

Silly question time.

example of concession, how can you prove you are disabled and have a carer if you have to use your blue badge for parking.

I ask because i have to do a few day trips in a few weeks and to help with costs i would like to see if i can get help?

tenacioust123

I use my DLA award letter if I'm asked, I always take it with me if I think I may need to show proof.

pipkin71

I've been told that if you travel on a train and remain in your wheelchair for the duration of the journey, then you can get reduced [free??] travel.

You can also get a second adult discount if they are there as your carer.

The man at the train station told me this. I haven't had a chance to look into it yet though

Tehya

Mupette wrote: »

Silly question time.

example of concession, how can you prove you are disabled and have a carer if you have to use your blue badge for parking.

I ask because i have to do a few day trips in a few weeks and to help with costs i would like to see if i can get help?

Hello, we don't have a blue badge, even though we are entitled to one, because hubby isn't well enough to drive and I'm not allowed to drive due to severe vertigo/balance problems. We are both entitled to free bus passes, Greater Manchester (GMPTE) issued those and most places except that as proof of disability because it's pretty obvious, at 38 and 42, we've not got one because we're pensioners.

If they want proof he's on DLA we have a copy of the cover sheet from his award letter and to prove I'm his carer I also have my cover sheet from my Carer's award. Only used the CA once as it's a new award but didn't have a problem with it.

Tehya

mandiskem

m4 crossing if you have a blue badge u can go over for nothing also if you are a blue badge holder m6 toll 15 pounds for 3 year pass

Indie_Kid

pipkin71 wrote: »

I've been told that if you travel on a train and remain in your wheelchair for the duration of the journey, then you can get reduced [free??] travel.

You can also get a second adult discount if they are there as your carer.

The man at the train station told me this. I haven't had a chance to look into it yet though

It's 50% discount.

shegar

Perhaps some knowledgeable person on this forum could tell me if its correct that social services will help pay for a disabled person and 1 carer a weeks holiday ??I was told there is help but I have no idea where to start looking for information,, anyone with any idea ? Thanks

Glyndwr_2

mandiskem wrote: »

m4 crossing if you have a blue badge u can go over for nothing also if you are a blue badge holder m6 toll 15 pounds for 3 year pass

That's not correct for the M6 toll

The Mobility Exemption Pass allows free passage of the nominated vehicle on the M6 Toll only. If you think you may be eligible for a Mobility Exemption Pass, you must apply to Midland Expressway Limited as no other evidence of disability (e.g. Blue Badge) can be accepted. To qualify for exemption, you must be on the higher rate disability living allowance and be road tax exempt.