Disabled railcard question

[bnm]

What proof of eligibility is required for a Network Railcard? Certainly renewals, and even new purchases where the user already has a photocard, should be be possible? One problem, of course, is the fact no TVMs would have the ticket stock available.

Fair go. Network Railcard and indeed Family & Friends require no proof of eligibilty upon application.

 

[reb0118]

Some years ago, during my commercial training, i was told that in some circumstances, specifically someone travelling in a wheelchair who did not hold a valid disabled railcard, or a person holding a recognised card for the visually impaired, that you could grant them a 'discount authority 0001' or something similar, does anyone have any recollection of this? I think i issued one years ago, but not since, not sure if it still exists. Off topic, i also remember issuing inter-rail 70 discounts to foreign students occasionally too.

I think you are right however the issuing instructions have changed somewhat. Discounted tickets can be issued on full fare standard & first tickets only not CDRs or SVRs &c. i.e. Anytime tickets only. They apply to any passenger who travels and REMAINS in his wheelchair throughout the journey and to one companion; and to a blind or visibly impaired passenger who MUST travel with a companion.

The discount is 34% on SDS, SOS, & SOR use discount code D34
The discount is 50% on SDR use discount code D50
The discount for child fares is 75% use discount code D75

D34, D50, & D75 are all found in the drop down menu maybe on the second screen?

Not sure of discounts for first tickets.

Cheers

 

[CarterUSM]

I think you are right however the issuing instructions have changed somewhat. Discounted tickets can be issued on full fare standard & first tickets only not CDRs or SVRs &c. i.e. Anytime tickets only. They apply to any passenger who travels and REMAINS in his wheelchair throughout the journey and to one companion; and to a blind or visibly impaired passenger who MUST travel with a companion.

The discount is 34% on SDS, SOS, & SOR use discount code D34
The discount is 50% on SDR use discount code D50
The discount for child fares is 75% use discount code D75

D34, D50, & D75 are all found in the drop down menu maybe on the second screen?

Not sure of discounts for first tickets.

Cheers

Thanks for that, i'll have a wee look on the machine when i next get the chance and bring it up at my next briefing to clarify it.

 

[richw]

can anyone tell me eligibility for a disabled railcard, my nan is in a wheelchair and will be for rest of her life, but is not eligible for a blue badge without difficult appeals, due to not receiving the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, does the same rules apply for a disabled railcard?

 

[ainsworth74]

The table on this page should be able to give you your answer:

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/buying-your-railcard

 

[richw]

The table on this page should be able to give you your answer:

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/buying-your-railcard

thanks that will be a no then, despite being wheelchair bound for the rest of her life, these things should accept doctors notes, she is eligible for a senior railcard though

 

[ainsworth74]

Well it's no real financial loss, as both provide 1/3 off rail fares, but I agree in your case it sound's like a DRC would make more sense!

 

[scrapy]

Well it's no real financial loss, as both provide 1/3 off rail fares, but I agree in your case it sound's like a DRC would make more sense!

There is a financial 'loss' if she plans to travel with someone, because with a disabled railcard a companion is also entitled to a discount.

 

[ainsworth74]

There is a financial 'loss' if she plans to travel with someone, because with a disabled railcard a companion is also entitled to a discount.

Fair enough I wasn't aware of that part of the DRC discount.

 

[Oracle]

If she is over 60 and has that level of disability then she should be applying for Attendance Allowance. If she gest AA then she qualifies for a DRC. So many don;t claim when they are entitles to AA.

I noticed that the qualification requirements have been tightened..you used to be able to claim if you were on Incapacity Benefit for a long time.
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I have given this matter some thought as I have a little expertise in the subject generally over some years. Firstly, the lady concerned should consider claiming Attendance Allowance assuming, and I hope that I am not being disrespectful here, that she is over 60. That would provide here with a non-contributory and non-taxable income. She would also be entitled to a DRC. Those who qualify for the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance can qualify for a DRC even if it is the lower rate.

Having spoken to the DRC people I gather that the entitlement of those new applicants on long-term Incapacity Benefit were disentitled about two years ago as the government gave notice that IB was being scrapped; rather it was because ESA was being introduced for new applicants and so the anomaly that would have been created was resolved. Those who were on IB and have DRCs can continue to renew.

I would finish by saying that the lady should be going for that blue badge...get the GP's support and don't take a refusal...go for it! If she has to use a wheelchair then she cannot walk 100 yards and so she qualifies.