Transport to work

• Access to work
• Free bus fares
• Disabled person’s railcard

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 fares

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you may be entitled to free bus travel at certain times of day. You might qualify for this if you are not eligible to hold a driving licence or if you receive certain benefits.

If you live in Northern Ireland, you may be eligible for a half-fare bus pass. You might qualify for this if you are not eligible to hold a driving licence, receive certain benefits or if you have a learning disability.

• More information about bus fares in England 
• More information about bus fares in Northern Ireland
• More information about bus fares in Scotland
• More information about bus fares in Wales

Disabled Person’s Railcard

If you have epilepsy you are eligible for a Disabled Person’s Railcard if

• you either still have seizures even though you take epilepsy medicine or
• you are not allowed to drive because of your epilepsy. 

You will need to pay for this, but it will save you money if you regularly travel by train. The Railcard gives an adult a discount of up to a third on a range of rail tickets. The same discount also applies to one adult who is with the railcard holder.

You can get an application form for a Disabled Person’s Railcard from some railway stations, online at www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk, by telephoning Rail Travel made Easy on 0845 605 0525, or by calling the Epilepsy Helpline.