FREE Bus pass??

System

Angel_Rachie wrote: »

Sorry i meant to say Psychiatrist (i get them mixed up) and yeah i think i have an enhanced care plan.

No worries, hope it helps.

Angel_Rachie

kurgon wrote: »

Does your psychiatrist deem that you are fit to drive? If not, get him to write it down and you will be eligible....

I don't know wether i'm fit to drive tbh. Iv'e never tried to drive but i dread to think what would happen if i drove and had a psychotic episode.

I have asked my support worker to ask my psychiatrist to sign my form and provide a supporting statement and we will see how that goes. It's a rather slow proccess and wont be seeing either of them til next thurs now to get the signed form.

Angel_Rachie

McKneff wrote: »

bus passes are given because of disability, but you seem to be applying for one because you are 'feeling the pinch'

By all means, apply, but apply for the right reasons.

No reason why you shouldnt apply but why do you think you deserve one (aside from the 'feeling the pinch)

I feel i need one as i struggle to use public transport and sometimes i require a carer/enabler to assist me to use public transport. Also think i would be refused a driving liscence on medical grounds too.

Indie_Kid

Angel_Rachie wrote: »

I feel i need one as i struggle to use public transport and sometimes i require a carer/enabler to assist me to use public transport. Also think i would be refused a driving liscence on medical grounds too.

:huh: What good is a bus pass if you struggle on public transport?

Doom_and_Gloom

sh1305 wrote: »

:huh: What good is a bus pass if you struggle on public transport?

If a person needs help/assistance to use public transport they are well within their right to apply for the disabled bus pass. They can't go on public transport alone but they say they are sometimes able to if assisted by a carer.

Vaila

scotlands rules might be different, but you might be able to apply for a concession card

Indie_Kid

Angel_Rachie wrote: »

Also think i would be refused a driving liscence on medical grounds too.

You won't get a bus pass because you "think I might be refused". You have to have evidence that states you've been refused. (or in my case, had to register as partially sighted - automatic refusal of driving licence)

Angel_Rachie

sh1305 wrote: »

You won't get a bus pass because you "think I might be refused". You have to have evidence that states you've been refused. (or in my case, had to register as partially sighted - automatic refusal of driving licence)

TBH i don't know wether my driving liscence will be refused until i applied for one, so will have to look into this further.

Trialia

sh1305 wrote: »

You won't get a bus pass because you "think I might be refused". You have to have evidence that states you've been refused. (or in my case, had to register as partially sighted - automatic refusal of driving licence)

Not necessarily true; this depends on the authority for your region. I didn't have to have that.

Indie_Kid

Trialia wrote: »

Not necessarily true; this depends on the authority for your region. I didn't have to have that.

Generally you would have to be refused. I know there's one or criteria where this doesn't matter. However, in the OP's case, it's relevant.