Useful Links & Helpful Info For Disabled Drivers

BLUE BADGE APPLICATION

You can check your eligibility and apply for a disabled parking permit on the Direct Gov Website 

Beware of scam websites charging £49.00 to apply for the blue badge instead of the standard application price which is £10 in England, £20 in Scotland, £2 in NI and free of charge in Wales.  

BRIDGES AND TOLLS

Read about medical conditions, disabilities and concessions on the gov.uk website

Information about blue badge exemption from the M6 toll

Information about exemptions from Dartford crossing charges

Information about Humber Bridge toll concessions 

CONGESTION CHARGE

Discounts and exemptions from London congestion charge for blue badge holders 

BLUE BADGE REFORM

Information about government reforms to the blue badge permit

ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION

FREE online listings with detailed accessibility descriptions of hotels, guest houses, cottages, villas and apartments in the UK and abroad:

Disabled Holiday Directory

Accessible Property

ENTERTAINMENT AND TRAVEL

The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas, which ensures that participating cinemas make reasonable adjustments for disabled guests when they go to the cinema; in particular it ensures a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them.

Apply for your CEA card

Find a cinema where the CEA scheme is operating

Information about the Arts Council Disability Equality Scheme

Get 1/3 off rail travel for yourself and any person accompanying you with a Disabled Person's Railcard 

Further information on rail travel

AA Guide to Travel in Europe

Motability Vehicles

Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Useful information for disabled motorists from DMUK

Tips for travelling with diabetes

Tips for travelling with a medical condition or disability

Adaptive skiing resort guide

Limitless Travel

This website was set up to help you to plan the best holidays in the UK suitable for your needs. Limitless Travel remove the hassle, the stress and the worry.

WORKING TAX CREDIT

Information about working tax credit

RESOURCES

Disabled Go is one of the UK’s leading provider's of online access guides for a huge range of places of interest.

SPINALpedia are a community affected by paralysis collaborating with videos & experiences to adapt to life with altered mobility.

Surrey Disabled People's Partnership is an organisation of disabled people for disabled people who provide a range of services including advocacy.

All Inclusive advise organisation’s on how to comply with DDA, and training staff on what issues face the disabled in the workplace. 

Transport for All are an organisation of disabled and older people that campaigns for accessible transport In London.  

The National Careline is a non-profit organisation offering information about care and support for older people, their carers and their families. 

Mobility Products 4 U are a Caring site that offers help, advice and service and the supply of mobility products and allied items  

Inclusion Scotland are a consortium of organisations of disabled people & disabled individuals in Scotland. 

The Wheelchair Dance Sport Association (UK) is the National Governing Body for Wheelchair Dance Sport and Wheelchair Dancing within the UK.

Dancing Giraffe is a website providing accessible information for disabled people.

NMC Midlands is a charity set up to offer support to people with muscular dystrophy and other muscle wasting diseases in the Midlands region.