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

These pages are about driving laws in the UK. If you are looking for information about driving laws in another country, please contact your local epilepsy organisation.   

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. Contact the Disability Employment Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus to see if you qualify for this. Contact details:

• Telephone: details in your phone book
• Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

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