Sean Macleod is calling for equality for bus users with mental health issues and
disabilities (Image: Brighton and Hove Buses)
A former councillor who is unable to drive due to a mental health issue
has said he is "blown away" by the criteria to qualify for a disabled bus
pass which makes it is "virtually impossible" to obtain one.
Former Lewes District Council member Sean Macleod has branded the
criteria for people with mental health issues to get a disabled bus pass as
"unmeetable" after applying for one himself
Sean is no longer able to drive due to the medication he takes for a
mental health condition, but he was shocked to find he was also not
eligible for a disabled bus pass.
A disabled bus pass allows people with eligible disabilities to travel for
free on local buses during off-peak hours.
Applications are assessed by local authorities, but the eligibility criteria is
set by the Department for Transport (DfT)
Sean believes that the present ESCC criteria fails to adequately recognise
the "profound, debilitating, and long-term effects that severe menta
health conditions can have on an individual's ability to travel
independently, safely, and comfortably",
If you qualify for #PIP you should qualify for this, automatically. Those that don't need it, won't use it.
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