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Trying to get a Disability Travel pass in Sheffield

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Katykins202
Katykins202 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2017 in Transport and travel
I'm a 55 and have Aspergers and Bi-=Polar disorder. 
Trying to get a Disability Travel pass in Sheffield is a nightmare.Has any one with the same diagnosis had the same problem ?

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  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,671 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Katykins202
    Welcome to the community, the eligibility for the Disabled Person's travel pass in Sheffield is:

    Eligibility

    You may be able to qualify for permit if you:

    • are registered blind, partially sighted or deaf
    • are unable to speak
    • have a learning disability registered with Social Services
    • have substantial and long-term disabilities or injuries which severely impacts their ability to walk
    • are a current blue badge holder
    • have lost the use of both arms
    • are unable to drive because of a health problem, such as autism or epilepsy
    • have, or currently suffer from, a psychiatric disorder, or have an enhanced level care programme approach
    You can request them here.

    What has your experience been? 
    Scope
    Senior online community officer
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,671 Disability Gamechanger
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    Though having a look, that online form is TERRIBLE!!!
    Scope
    Senior online community officer

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