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Concessionary Bus Pass

DannyBoyy

Hi thee, 

I'm new to this site, I've been looking now and again for a long time. I was diagnosed with Autism in 1998 and Aspergers in 2008. I'm currently under the care of an Aspergers team in a hospital. The woman who I meet to talk is a bit powerless and I'm afraid useless. Just arranging appointments to tell me about Aspergers, which I already know about, and now trying to tell me that I don't have Learning Disabilities. 

I spent 15 years of torture in school, unable to do Maths, Science and Technology etc. Had no friends and was socially outcast, on top of that I believe I was depressed. Still am really. 

I'm really struggling at the moment mentally. I feel I can no longer cope. 

I would like to know, If I'm eligable for a Concessionary bus pass, which I was told I should apply for. Does Autism come under this? I'm recieving DLA on the Care Component (Middle Rate) and would like to some answers.

I thought I'd give some insight as well, about myself and my feelings. I'm new to the site.

Many Thanks. 

Daniel! 

  • We have problems with a Bus Pass because the local council will only give it if my ASC son (23) could not drive.  He cannot, but he held a provisional licence and therefore the council believe he has the potential to learn.  This is the position of our local council, it is their rules around who qualifies for a free bus pass.

    The DVLA do not require you to declare ASC when applying, only if your condition makes driving dangerous.  So I asked our GP (he had no idea, but was willing to find out) and the DVLA sent a form for the GP to complete - though it is woefully inadequate for ASC.   The outcome is that he is not allowed to drive - and has receive a bus pass.

    However, when he's a bit older, I'd like him to have the opportunity to drive again, so we'll need to speak to the GP to undo what has been done.

  • Hi again,

    Yeah I thought so much. I know that being on the spectrum doesn't automatically eligable. But I do have a phobia and feelings of dread of driving, and social issues! I'm told I am eligable, I'm on the Middle Rate of carers. 

    Dan. 

  • Hi DannyBoyy,

    Welcome to the NAS Community Forum pages,

    There is a phone no. on the page in the link below, perhaps you can give them a call to find out more as well?

    www.welfarerights.net/.../Disability-Living-Allowance-

     

    Regards,

    Coco (Moderator)