(03-02-2010 05:10 PM)sharon19750 Wrote:  Hi there, I have a child under 5 and my mother in law takes him to all his appointments via the bus and has to pay, as she does not drive, would she be entitled to a bus pass or even a discount?

We are in Essex area?

Many thanks

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Sorry I forgot to add that we do have blue badge for him and claim middle rate care allowance for DLA

Many Thanks
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What council do you come under?

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Our Irish members can also use our new website for Ireland which is

Castle Point Council in Essex

Thanks
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(03-02-2010 05:10 PM)sharon19750 Wrote:  Hi there, I have a child under 5 and my mother in law takes him to all his appointments via the bus and has to pay, as she does not drive, would she be entitled to a bus pass or even a discount?

Yes you would be fine as the Castlepoint system allows a companion to travel with the disabled person and it doesnt say who that is so i believe that means its an open pass for those travelling at the time.
She wouldnt however be given her own pass and it would be used when your child is travelling with her.
Details can be found at:
http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/documents/...20Form.pdf

(03-03-2010 11:55 AM)Daniel Wrote:  

(03-02-2010 05:10 PM)sharon19750 Wrote:  Hi there, I have a child under 5 and my mother in law takes him to all his appointments via the bus and has to pay, as she does not drive, would she be entitled to a bus pass or even a discount?

Yes you would be fine as the Castlepoint system allows a companion to travel with the disabled person and it doesnt say who that is so i believe that means its an open pass for those travelling at the time.
She wouldnt however be given her own pass and it would be used when your child is travelling with her.
Details can be found at:
http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/documents/...20Form.pdf

Thank you for that - they are sending me the forms
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(03-03-2010 01:38 PM)sharon19750 Wrote:  

(03-03-2010 11:55 AM)Daniel Wrote:  

(03-02-2010 05:10 PM)sharon19750 Wrote:  Hi there, I have a child under 5 and my mother in law takes him to all his appointments via the bus and has to pay, as she does not drive, would she be entitled to a bus pass or even a discount?

Yes you would be fine as the Castlepoint system allows a companion to travel with the disabled person and it doesnt say who that is so i believe that means its an open pass for those travelling at the time.
She wouldnt however be given her own pass and it would be used when your child is travelling with her.
Details can be found at:
http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/documents/...20Form.pdf

Thank you for that - they are sending me the forms
xx

Fantastic news!
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