Mobility buses include a lift at the rear and can accommodate up to four people in wheelchairs. Each visits a number of local shopping centres and many service town centres. 8300 is fully accessible. It is possible to buy a Disabled Persons Railcard , which gives disabled people and their carers reduced rail travel. People registered as visually impaired, and wheelchair users who remain in their wheelchair for a rail journey, and their carers, are able to get discount travel, even if they do not hold a Disabled Persons Railcard.
Season tickets are available for blind and partially sighted people.
Contact your local station for details. Anyone aged 60 or over can buy a Senior Railcard , which gives discounts on all rail companies. Forms are available from mainline stations. Transport to Hospital Non-emergency ambulances may take patients to and from hospital where necessary. Depending on the hospital, initial referral is either via the GP or through the hospital.