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Great 'What discounts can I get when I'm disabled' Hunt
Some companies (plus the Government) offer extra discounts and incentives for disabled people and their carers, such as free cinema tickets or bus passes. But these discounts can be difficult to find, so we'd like to tap MoneySavers' knowledge for where these savings and promotions can be had.
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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.
Clear info and application form here: http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/buying-your-railcard
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Great 'What discounts can I get when I'm disabled' Hunt
Some companies (plus the Government) offer extra discounts and incentives for disabled people and their carers, such as free cinema tickets or bus passes. But these discounts can be difficult to find, so we'd like to tap MoneySavers' knowledge for where these savings and promotions can be had.
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Free road fund for one vehicle for anyone receiving one of the following:
- higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
- War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_40221210 -
VAT-free purchases for disabled people.
In reality, this is only useful in outlets that specialise in mobility and other products to help the disabled. PCs are excluded from the offer, or so a couple of PC dealerships have told me. However, it can also be used when purchasing a NEW CAR. The car has to be adapted on the dealer premises (at your expense) prior to it leaving the showroom.
Details here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Taxreliefandreductions/DG_100284950 -
Free cinema tickets for carers accompanying disabled
people: Google 'ceacard'
As a new user, I cannot give the website, but it is a co.uk one preceded by ceacard!0 -
Free cinema tickets for carers accompanying disabled
people: Google 'ceacard'
As a new user, I cannot give the website, but it is a co.uk one preceded by ceacard!
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
London Zoo offer a discount for a disabled person, plus a free ticket for a carer. Ditto the Jewish Museum in Camden.
Those with a disabled persons bus pass can get a 50% discount on National Express coaches.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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Hi
The Cinema Exhibitor's Association offer a discount card to anyone who receives DLA or who is registered blind.
ceacard.co.uk (www. first) - sorry, won't allow me to post the link!
The above link will take you to their website where you can download an application form.
Cards are valid for 1 year and cost £5.50 - you will have to send proof of disability, plus a passport size photograph
The card entitles the holder to one free ticket to the person accompanying them to the cinema.
Consider that most cinema's now charge over £5 per ticket, it's very easy to get your money back, and make great savings in a year.
Most cinema's accept this card, and there don't seem to be any restrictions on when you can use them. (I've used mine, and have clients who use them, and have gone at weekends, as well as in the week).
Hope this helps.
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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.just passing through.... Nothing to see....0 -
VAT-free purchases for disabled people.
In reality, this is only useful in outlets that specialise in mobility and other products to help the disabled. ...Details here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Taxreliefandreductions/DG_10028495
I bought an electric 'rise & recline' chair from a local furniture shop and didn't have to pay the VAT.
Seeing that I was walking with crutches they very tactfully told me about the scheme & had the declaration forms at the cash desk.
I had thought it was just for specialist items like wheel chairs, hoists etc.
The riser makes life so much easier as I have RA in knees & hips.I can cook and sew, make flowers grow.0
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