I was off to London for a week with my sister Jane and was worried about the train fare. I am sincerely grateful to The Mental Health Provider Team for telling me about Railcards. Although I have a mental illness I was entitled to get a disability railcard as I get the Mobility Component in my Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Anyone on Attendance Allowance, DLA (mobility) and Incapacity Benefit can apply for one.
This Railcard not only entitles the railcard holder to a 1/3 off all journeys, BUT your carer can get a 1/3 off the fare whilst travelling with you!
Also, when we got to London I showed my Disability railcard to the staff in museums and was let in “free”. Likewise at a National Trust establishment I got in free and Jane received a 1/3 off the ticket price.
All that you need to do to receive a Railcard is
Ring the Town Hall (if you're in Macclesfield) on:
01625 500 500
Or your local authority or Railway Station,
and ask for a “Rail travel made easy” pamphlet.
Complete the simple form on the back of it.
Send it back to the address stated with a photocopy of your benefit entitlement.
The Railcard is valid for one year and costs £18.
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