Transport to and from work

Access to Work

This information applies to people in the UK only. If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

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 whilst at work, under the Access to Work scheme. You can contact the Disability Employment Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus to see if you qualify for this.

Disabled Person’s Railcard

This information applies to people in the UK only. If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

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 website: http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/
• National Rail, Tel: 0845 748 4950
• The Epilepsy Helpline, Tel: freephone 0808 800 5050; helpline@epilepsy.org.uk

Discounted bus fares

This information applies to people in the UK only. If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

Many people with epilepsy are entitled to discounted bus fares. See Concessionary bus fares

Last updated 2 May 2007