(03-08-2010 04:02 PM)dellym Wrote:  I'm in Burnley lancashire. My son as of last week receives high rate care and low rate mobility. Do we or he qualify?

not sure if its different in other area's but wouldnt think so but as he gets high rate care then it shows he isnt safe to travel alone and needs a carer with him, so the bus pass should include a C in the corner and covers one carer, you will need a recent letter showing that he gets the high rate care or a letter from social worker or professional that proves he needs someone, dont know if age has anything to do with it thats what we needed anyway
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(03-08-2010 04:02 PM)dellym Wrote:  I'm in Burnley lancashire. My son as of last week receives high rate care and low rate mobility. Do we or he qualify?

Hi,
In most areas the mobility rate is not considered although some councils can be scrooges lets say
Luckily it seems your council does not apply this rule strictly as such as they dont just consider the walking element so yes in terms of being eligble then it would seem you are fine.
The minimum age is 5 and as your son is 8 your ok for the first point.
You then need one of the following:(Ive highlighted the ones i feel you would be able to claim for)

# Blind or Partially Sighted
# Profoundly or Severely Deaf
# Without Speech (Unsure)
# Learning Disability (Not knowing the full case but a very strong possible for you i would imagine0
# Loss of the Use of Both Arms
# Walking Disability You mention in your bike thread about your son have less than perfect motor skills so does this affect his walking? (Although for this is says it will refer to higher rate mobility guidance in terms of walking)

# Have Been or Would Be Refused Grant of a Driving LicenceAgain because of your sons age he would not be able to get a driving licence (Worth a try)

In regards to the learning disability there guidance is:


* A person with a learning disability has a reduced ability to understand new or complex information, a difficulty in learning new skills, and may be unable to cope independently. These disabilities must have started before adulthood and have a lasting effect on development. The person should be able to qualify for specialist services and he or she may have had special educational provision.

* The Department of Health adopted the term 'learning disability' in 1992. It has the same meaning as its predecessor 'mental handicap' but it is seen as more acceptable, particularly in reducing the confusion with mental illness.

* In determining eligibility in a case where there has been no previous contact with specialist services a local authority should normally require independent medical advice, or check any register of people with learning disabilities which might be held by the Social Services Department of the applicant's local council.


The website you need for further details is:
http://www.nowcard.org/apply2.asp

And even better news is that your local council offer the companion entitlement scheme so you would be able to travel as well

Give them a call tommorow and see where you stand and if they say you are not entitled do still make an application as sometimes the call centre staff at these places are not trained very well and tell you what they think rather than what they know
There number is 0845 058 1096

Thanks Daniel. It'd be great for him if I could get a pass as he is absolutely obsessed with buses! Bus fairs can cost a fortune sometimes as I don't drive.

(03-09-2010 11:42 AM)dellym Wrote:  Thanks Daniel. It'd be great for him if I could get a pass as he is absolutely obsessed with buses! Bus fairs can cost a fortune sometimes as I don't drive.

Did you manage to give them a call at all and find out?

Not yet as Ive only just read this. I will do though before the weeks out. Might pop in the local council building n do it face to face though. I have rotten luck with phone calls. Usually get the clueless one on the other end!