TRAVEL CONCESSIONS

Travel Permits (Gold Card)

The Permit allows you to travel within Derbyshire at reduced rates, provided you are a Derbyshire resident.
You can obtain one free of charge from your local District and Borough Council. They are valid for travel by bus or train, but there are some limits as to when you can use them.
You will need a passport size photograph of yourself.

If you are registered blind

You will be entitled to free travel.

If you are registered partially sighted

You will be entitled to half price travel.

If you travel outside the county

you may use your pass within a limited area, provided your journey begins and ends in Derbyshire.

Blue Badge Scheme

If you are registered blind, you are entitled to a Blue Badge for use in any car you travel in.
Application forms are available from your local Social Services Department.

Social Car Scheme

Local Volunteer Bureaux often organise Social Car Schemes with volunteers using their own cars. If you don't know how to contact your local Bureau, contact DAB.
You have to book the service in advance. They charge you only for fuel costs

Community Transport

Offers accessible transport at a relatively low cost, for those who cannot use public transport. It can be used for shopping, social trips, or appointments.
It may also be possible to arrange for an escort to help you on such outings.

Contact numbers:

Amber Valley (01773) 746 652
Bakewell (01629) 814 889
Chesterfield (01246) 209 668
Clowne (01246) 810 792
Derby (01332) 380 738
Erewash (01159) 309 134
Glossop (01457) 861 645
South Derbyshire (01283) 550 764

Disabled Persons Rail Card

If you are registered blind or partially sighted

You are entitled to a Railcard. It gives one third off the price of many British Rail fares both for you and an adult travelling with you.
There is an annual charge for the card of £14.00 (as at Mar 2001).
A booklet about rail travel for disabled people, including an application form, is available from most staffed stations, or from DAB