Help with transport costs

Access to Work (NI)

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, under the Access to Work (NI) scheme.

You can contact the Disablement Employment Adviser at your local [Job centre] to see if you qualify for this. For the telephone number, see your local Phone Book.

Travel concessions

Rail

In Northern Ireland, disabled people aged 16-65 can travel for half price on trains (after 65 you can travel for free). Obtain by applying to the Concessionary Fare Scheme (see below for contact details) for a half fare smart-pass

20 June 2008