--- title: "Disabled Persons Railcard" url: "https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/disabled-persons-railcard" school: "Astley Park School" --- # Disabled Persons Railcard The web link below will give useful information for Parents / Carers wanting to apply for a 'Disabled Persons Railcard'. #### What is a Disabled Persons Railcard? [![](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/images/images/Philippa-Griffiths-Polaroid.jpg)](http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/how-to-apply/) [![](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/images/images/buy_a_railcard_now.gif)](http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/how-to-apply/) If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult you might qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard. The Disabled Persons Railcard allows you to get 1/3 off most rail fares throughout Great Britain. If you're travelling with an adult companion they also can get 1/3 off their rail fare - so you can save money for your friends too! #### How much is it? £20 for a one-year Railcard. £54 for a three-year Railcard. So, use your Railcard for a £60 fare and you'll save £20 on the journey. That means a one year Railcard has paid for itself in just one trip! Take a friend with you and you've saved enough for lunch, a visit to the cinema or whatever you both enjoy. #### Who is eligible? You need to give proof that you are [eligible for a Railcard](http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/what-is-a-disabled-persons-railcard/am-i-eligible). You might qualify if you: have a visual impairment, a hearing impairment, have epilepsy or are in receipt of a disability-related benefit. [Check now to see if you're eligible](http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/what-is-a-disabled-persons-railcard/am-i-eligible). #### Am I Eligible? You qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard if: | You | Please send in one of the following with your application Photocopies and printed scans are acceptable - original documents will not be returned | |---|---| | Are registered as having a visual impairment | Social Services official stamp in the space allocated on the application form | | A copy of your Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) | | A copy of your BD8 certificate for being registered blind or partially-sighted | | Are registered as deaf or use a hearing aid | Social Services official stamp in the space allocated on the application form | | A copy of the front page of your NHS battery book or a copy of your dispensing prescription from a private hearing aid supplier | | Have epilepsy and either: - have repeated attacks even though you receive drug treatment; or - are currently prohibited from driving because of your [epilepsy](http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/AboutEpilepsy/Livingwithepilepsy/Drivingandtravel/Drivingandtransport) | A copy of your Exemption Certificate for epilepsy medication and a photocopy of your prescription for drugs in line with the [National Society for Epilepsy Society guidelines](http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/AboutEpilepsy/Treatment/Antiepilepticdrugsusedinadults) | | A copy of your Exemption Certification for epliepsy medication and a photocopy of your letter from the DVLA telling you that you are unable to drive | | Receive Attendance Allowance | A copy of your award letter | | Receive Disability Living Allowance at either: - 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