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am i intitled to a bus pass

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scotsmum
scotsmum

i have been diagnosed a few months ago with copd. I am still working and will for as long as possible! Some days am quite breathless can anyone tell me if they get a pass because of their copd.thankyou[quote]get busy living or get busy dieing

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  • Vee2
    Vee2

    Posted

    Hi, if you search who is entitled to bus pass you will get the search page where a .gov link shows, the link should take you to Directgov website, that's the one you want to look at to find out more.

    Briefly you are eligible if you live in England and have a long term chronic condition such as COPD, however the bus pass is only for use during off peak times on local buses in England.

    Hope that helps.

  • Vee2
    Vee2

    Posted

    PS On the Directgov website it also gives information about bus passes in Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
  • linsabout
    linsabout

    Posted

    I have a bus pass for my emphysema (copd). Unlike the oap pass it has no time restrictions to enable disabled folks to go to work. You can get the form from your libary
  • Vee2
    Vee2

    Posted

    That's lucky for you linsabout.

    Likely it varies from county to county.

    Thanks for sharing.

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