Great 'What discounts can I get when I'm disabled' Hunt

kingfisherblue

If you are on means tested benefits such as Income Support, you can claim travel costs from the hospital when you go to an appointment. Take a copy of a letter about your IS (sorry, I'm not sure what other benefits qualify, but somebody more knowledgable than me will be able to advise). Ask for a travel slip to be stamped at your appointment and take to the cash office in the hospital. They will then pay you a set amount for petrol. If you use public transport, I think you have to keep the tickets to hand in. I think taxis are only paid for in special circumstances and by prior arrangement.

This isn't just for disabled people, but I would think that those with disabilities, medical conditions or special needs are more likely to visit the hospital than the general population, so it seems appropriate to add this to the thread.

Indie_Kid

kingfisherblue wrote: »

If you are on means tested benefits such as Income Support, you can claim travel costs from the hospital when you go to an appointment. Take a copy of a letter about your IS (sorry, I'm not sure what other benefits qualify, but somebody more knowledgable than me will be able to advise).

Income based JSA & ESA also qualify. As does the HC2 / HC3 form (given to those on low income (such as students) who don't qualify for income based benefits; but are on low income) and the tax credits exemption certificate.

kingfisherblue

Thanks sh1305 - I knew somebody would be along soon to help.

BLT_2

LimeLight wrote: »

Everywhere i go i ask if there is a discount available or if 'carers' go free.
Not everyone advertises these facts, so it pays to ask.

Alton Towers have a wristband system where you and up to 4 friends get to queue jump, you just need to fill a form out when you show your prove. Only the once though, they've never asked about my proof since.

We also get in half price as well as any carers with you.

Now that really pis*es me off, why the hell should you get to queue jump if you are disabled. As long as it's not mobility issues then you should stand in line with everyone else.

System

BLT wrote: »

Now that really pis*es me off, why the hell should you get to queue jump if you are disabled. As long as it's not mobility issues then you should stand in line with everyone else.

Define mobility issues?

I get low rate mobility for MH problems but i don't have a wheelchair or a walking stick.

Indie_Kid

BLT wrote: »

Now that really pis*es me off, why the hell should you get to queue jump if you are disabled. As long as it's not mobility issues then you should stand in line with everyone else.

Mobility is far more about walking. Yes, I can walk; (although it can be painful at times) but I still have mobility issues However, they're different from those of people who are wheelchair users.

SandraScarlett

I went to the Olympic Site on a tour today. It's free for everyone. There are seats at the front of the bus for disabled users, and the staff are really helpful.

You have to get off the bus at a checkpoint and go through security, similar to preboarding a plane. Seats were provided for everyone who had trouble standing.

Incidentally, the site is absolutely huge, and with the price and availability of the tickets, this is probably the nearest I'll get! For any keen London shoppers, the Westfield Site here is nearing completion, with over 300 shops, and it has apparently state of the art wheelchair friendliness!!

xx

System

Anyone in sheffield, you can get a slice card if you are on benefits, and if you get mid or high care DLA you can get a plus one on your card.

mrsmcmillan

BLT wrote: »

Now that really pis*es me off, why the hell should you get to queue jump if you are disabled. As long as it's not mobility issues then you should stand in line with everyone else.

Can I just say that as a 21 year old who has just in the past few years become increasingly disabled I find incentives like this amazing. If it wasn't for things like this I couldn't do and see the things I love/would love to do and it's not fair for people to judge. Akthough I would be in the wheelchair going round people would say I could wait in the queue cause I would be standing however because I don't get out much I now struggle with really loud and crowded situations-like standing in a long queue.

I can't wait til me mym husband and a few friends take a wee trip to Alton Towers and I can go with piece of mind that I can enjoy it and not worry about these things.

To everyone else thanks for posting things- I've got in cheaper to Blair Drummond safari park and my local swimming

tiannaleigh

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Originally Posted by BLT
Now that really pis*es me off, why the hell should you get to queue jump if you are disabled. As long as it's not mobility issues then you should stand in line with everyone else.

There are many reasons why some disabled people benifit from que jumping ,my little girl is autistic and cannot que up at all , especially a long que were there was many people crowded around her this would make her very distressed and would ruin the whole day,so without helpfull things like que jumping my little girl and plenty of other people, would be unable to particapte in many activities due to their disablility