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Concessionary Bus Pass Assessment

DannyBoyy

Hi there.

I might get a better response on this bit of the forum, I wasn't getting any replies on the General Chat section.

Basically, last Wednesday (2nd) I went for a Bus Pass Assessment at a local GP surgery (Not my own) and I applied for the pass on the following grounds:

  • Aspergers
  • Anxiety/Depression

Well I took in a letter from the doctor which states I can't drive and what medication I'm on. I also took in a letter from my care worker at the hospital under the Aspergers team. 
I'm rather confused about the assessment, it lasted just 5 minutes if that. The doctor asked me what schools I went to and what I'm currently doing. He also asked what my health problems are, and he sent us on our way. I don't know what to think really, it's a waiting game because now I have to wait for the post, and the card would arrive attached to a letter (If I get it). Can someone give me their experiences? The assessment was rather short. 
Thanks!!
Daniel.
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  • I wonder if many people with autism claim a concessionary bus pass.

    There is a section on this on the NAS web pages - under "Living with Autism" - "benefits and community care" (not where I'd have thought of looking for it).

    I've read through this several times, and it seems you've got to have a learning disability. Which given you have Aspergers might be taken to mean you haven't. But then it says the definition of learning disability is very broad......................................

    The lack of replies suggests no-one currently logging on has tried to get one. I suspect its a buit like a blue badge. People with autism are supposedly entitled to one, but I don't know many that have one ..... probably because it is too complicated to determine if you fit the criteria.

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  • I wonder if many people with autism claim a concessionary bus pass.

    There is a section on this on the NAS web pages - under "Living with Autism" - "benefits and community care" (not where I'd have thought of looking for it).

    I've read through this several times, and it seems you've got to have a learning disability. Which given you have Aspergers might be taken to mean you haven't. But then it says the definition of learning disability is very broad......................................

    The lack of replies suggests no-one currently logging on has tried to get one. I suspect its a buit like a blue badge. People with autism are supposedly entitled to one, but I don't know many that have one ..... probably because it is too complicated to determine if you fit the criteria.

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