Help with transport if you can’t drive because of your epilepsy

Access to Work

Some people who can’t drive because they have epilepsy, may be entitled to help with the additional costs of travel to and from work, and also travelling while at work. This comes under the Access to Work scheme.

You apply by ringing the number for England, Scotland or Wales, as listed on the website.

The London number is 020 8426 3110.
The Cardiff number is 02920 423 291.
The Glasgow number is 0141 950 5327.

The interview is conducted over the phone and will take about 15 – 20 minutes. It is possible to ask for a call back.

More information on the Access to Work scheme: www.gov.uk/access-to-work/overview  

Bus and rail services in England, Scotland and Wales

If you have epilepsy and still have seizures, even though you are taking anti-epileptic drugs, you are eligible for a Disabled Person's Railcard. You can get an application form from the following sources:

• Disabled persons railcard: www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk
• National Rail: tel 0845 748 4950
• The Epilepsy Helpline: tel 0808 800 5050; helpline@epilepsy.org.uk

Many people with epilepsy are entitled to free bus fares. There are different rules about this in England, Scotland and Wales.

Bus and rail services in Northern Ireland

If you have been refused a driving licence because of your epilepsy, you may be entitled to a Half Fare SmartPass from Translink.

• Translink: tel 0845 600 0049; www.translink.co.uk