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

HappySad

ladyesmereldaprice wrote: »

Dont forget, if you are registered disabled you can use the special services at airports and dont forget to mention disability when booking flight tickets as disabled seating is available on most flights. Services are available from foreign airports for return journeys but probably need to be pre-ordered or some airlines will book ahead from the plane.:cool:

It is good to know about this. We as a family have avoided plane travel and this extra service would really make a different with my mental illness.

bertiebat

AIR TRAVEL - Not only can you take wheelchairs, but also mobility scooters for free on most airlines. They have to be within a certain size and weight (varies between airlines) and have a sealed battery. I use a TGA eclipse to give you an idea of the right size.

You must ensure that this is pre-booked with the airline and they will also arrange for any additional airport needs. Gatwick allow you to stay in the scooter in the airport and take it at the gate, Heathrow do not.

LONDON EYE - allow for a free carer and 'fast track' you for free. Needs to be booked beforehand though.

sunfleur

I think in the case of a child with disability it's better to get the family card because you save 60% on the child fayre and 1/3 on the adults - on the disability card the person with the disability only saves 1/3 and 'friend'/'carer' also gets 1/3 off. This may be a better option for a single person with a disability.

Erinath wrote: »

According to the website the disabled persons railcard is only £18 per year, but it's definitely worth checking which one ends up saving the most money.

Owain_Moneysaver

portlandboy wrote: »

I'm not sure what "extra" help you get when travelling with a Disabled Persons Railcard but it is the same price (£26) as a "Family Railcard" which allows up to 4 children and 2 adults to travel at a dicounted rate.

The Family railcard however is only valid with at least 1 child in the group.

Owain_Moneysaver

If you are registered as blind or visually-impaired and are travelling with another person, discount applies to you and companion. No discount if travelling alone.

If you need to stay in your own wheelchair during your rail journey, discount applies to you and companion, or you if travelling alone.



First Class / Standard Anytime Single or Return 34% off
First Class / Standard Anytime Day Single 34% off
First Class / Standard Anytime Day Return 50% off


Please note that sometimes it may be cheaper to buy an undiscounted Off Peak or Advance ticket. These discounts are without a Disabled Person's Railcard.

Indie_Kid

thermalaudio wrote: »

Not all Disabled people can actually get a Disabled Railcard though which is a bit of a con, to get one as quoted by the Railcard Team in Newcastle, you must be either Blind or a Wheelchair user.

This is incorrect:
when I applied I just had to send off my DLA award - whilst this obviously mentions that I'm on LRC / LRM, it doesn't state that I'm partially sighted. I had no problem getting a rail card.

suzikay

In Bristol, the O2 Academy, Colston Hall and Bristol Hippodrome all do good deals for disabled people and their carers/companions. I can't recall the details but you book direct with them. The service is excellent, as well.

shykins

ooh just thought of another thing i was told. if u are going on the eurotunnel u get upgraded to first class and get the associated drinks/food etc if u are in a wheelchair but still only pay the basic price. havent tried this but was told by a friend who is in a wheelchair

interesting to kow about the kids discounts as my son has just been diagnosed with ADHD (poss ASD) . problem is we have been turned down by DLA and only have a privately paid diagnosis report - wonder if this would be acceptable at legoland etc

ShelBell

Liverpool-Birkenhead/Wallasey Tunnel - free fast pass from Merseytravel available to save the £1.40 each way toll. Forms from website.

The M6 toll also has a similar system, where you get a tag for (I think) £9.00 per year. As it costs about £4.50 each time you use it then regular users can save a fair bit.

Our local public transport provider (Merseytravel) also do a free pass for disabled people. Not sure if this is national?

We've used the exit system at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers and Legoland. I've just had to take my blue badge to the guest services on arrival.

chilly9

JayWalker wrote: »

Well, there's the disabled person's railcard. You have to buy it, but you then get discounted travel for TWO PEOPLE for the duration of the railcard.


If the disabled person needs to travel in a wheelchair they do not need a Disabled rail card to get a third off their and their carer's fare
The disabled persons rail card entitles the rail card holder and one other adult to 1/3 off of most rail fares. Whereas the senior rail card is only for the card holder. If your partner requires to stay in the wheelchair whilst travelling on the train then no card is required as they would get the discount anyway plus if one other adult was travelling with them they would also get the discount. I hope this answers your query but should you have anymore questions please do not hesitate to contact us.



Kind regards



Roland



DPRC Email Team