Railcard qualifying criteria review

john1

For information from email just received


Railcard qualifying criteria review

A review of the qualifying criteria use for new Disabled Persons Railcard applications is underway following the Government’s decision to replace the Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payments.

If you already have a Railcard, the new criteria will not affect you as long as you keep renewing your card.

The revised qualifying criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard will be published online and in the Disabled Persons Railcard leaflet from May 2013.

Roxy07

I don't have a railcard yet and my PIP won't be assessed until 2015, would I be advised to apply for a railcard now before they bring in the new criteria?

I wondered when they done this, next will be the cinema cards.

john1

if you qualify now and want one then, I personally, think the best way to go is to apply now

see for qualifications

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/what-is-a-disabled-persons-railcard/am-i-eligible

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john1 wrote: »

if you qualify now and want one then, I personally, think the best way to go is to apply now

see for qualifications

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/what-is-a-disabled-persons-railcard/am-i-eligible

Can a pensioner get it with high rate of AA, this is for a relative of mine that is getting the high rate of AA.:T

john1

If you receive Attendance Allowance A copy of your award letter is required

L0RRY

this isn't relevant to everyone but if you're visually-impaired travelling with a companion or you remain in your own wheelchair during a journey you can get the same (or better!) discounts without the need for purchasing a railcard.

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/travelling-by-rail/other-concessionary-discounts

System

Better get one soon, was going to wait till my other one ran out but who knows what the new criteria will be, thanks

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john1 wrote: »

If you receive Attendance Allowance A copy of your award letter is required

Is there a fee for it with AA, or is it free with the relevant documentations, looking on the download form it say a fee of £20 is payable with the form. :T

LimeLight

You have to pay for a disabled persons railcard.
I only got a year one last year just in case the end of the world did happen, but this year I'll be getting the 3 year one lol

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LimeLight wrote: »

You have to pay for a disabled persons railcard.
I only got a year one last year just in case the end of the world did happen, but this year I'll be getting the 3 year one lol

If it is £20 would it be worth it if you do not use the rail that much. If you book in advance you would get even a better deal with fares and could be better off without using a the rail card with the 1/3 off the fare.

helentay_2

moremore wrote: »

If it is £20 would it be worth it if you do not use the rail that much. If you book in advance you would get even a better deal with fares and could be better off without using a the rail card with the 1/3 off the fare.

You get 1/3rd off ALL and ANY fare. If you booked in advance for say London to Manchester and they charged you £10, the discount would be £3 so you would end up paying £7.

For any distance of travel beyond say an hour in the car with mum/dad, we always use the train. This card goes way beyond any of the others that they issue and on top of that it also gives the same discount to a companion (me) that travels with them!