i have had my license turned down by the dvla.what benifits can i claim for travel,regards mick c diagnosed 3 yr ago

If your license was turned down on medical grounds you may apply to your local council for a freedom buss pass and a taxi card. You will need to download the forms from your local council web site and get your GP to help you fill them in. My was very obliging and did not charge.

The bus pass was almost automatic , the taxi card I had to go for a short interview and the GP had to write/declare that I could not use a licences under certain terms and conditions set out by the DVLA guide lines.

Neurological problems and PD come under these terms.
In fact if you download the guide lines on who should be allowed to drive while under PD medication, I'm often amazed that some members still have there licence.
Especially as most of the medication says that you should not drive whilst taking them.

Yes, I know not a popualr subject but to be honest better to be safe than sorry.

Best of luck get the paper work going, or ask advice to fill them in with your local CAB and GP.

thank you ncn will do that.its nice to get advice when needed regards mick

Are there any rail concessions?

Yes there are.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/MotoringAndTransport/PublicAndCommunityTransport/DG_4001063

The Disabled Person's Railcard allows you to buy rail tickets at a discount of up to a third. You can get a one-year or a three-year card. If another adult is travelling with you, they can also travel at the same discounted fare.

The draw back is that I think the card has to be paid for which is about
£18 for a one-year card or £48 for a three-year card.
So you would have to work out if you use the rain enough to get your money back for the card.

Thanks.

Here is a link to the DirectGov site which gives details - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/BusAndCoachTravel/DG_10036264
If you are 60 or over you qualify for a National Bus Pass regardless, being disabled you also qualify for the Disabled Person's pass - but neither of these allow travel at 'peak' times, so if you are still working they may not be all that much use
My greatest worry is losing my licence - I rely totally on my car .
Nick, (ex bus/coach driver).