Martin Lewis highlights widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Eligibility for the Disabled Persons Railcard has widened to include Blue Badge holders and people with long-term health conditions or neurodivergence.

Money expert Martin Lewis has announced that eligibility for the Disabled Persons Railcard has been widened following changes introduced earlier this year. Speaking on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV1 and ITVX on Tuesday, October 13, Lewis highlighted the changes and urged viewers to check whether they could qualify.

Blue Badge holders were added to the scheme earlier in the year. The eligibility has now been further expanded to include people with certain long-term health conditions, mental impairment or neurodivergence that impacts their ability to travel. The railcard offers a third off rail fares and costs around £20 for one year or £54 for three years.

Lewis said the changes mean people who previously did not qualify for the railcard may now be able to access cheaper train travel, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. The Blue Badge scheme itself allows eligible people with disabilities or certain medical conditions to park closer to their destination and use designated disabled parking bays. Applications for a Blue Badge cost £10 in England and £20 in Scotland, whilst the badge is free in Wales.

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• Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers moneyMartin Lewis explains widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules, including Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people, offering a third off UK train fares.Salisbury Journal · 19 Oct, 10:52
• Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change saving drivers moneyMartin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.Swindon Advertiser · 19 Oct, 09:50

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