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CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL
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I used to have a Concessionary bus pass but had it removed due to my Epilepsy being under control by my medication Tegretol I've been told I am not entitled anymore My Epilepsy may not be causing me to have fits but having panic attacks is scary stops me from going out sometimes
I am also a Stoma Patient since 1994 my Epilepsy was brought about from an mistake during this operation something went wrong with the anisthetic ☹️ I have Depression & Anxiety I Suffer from Chronze I feel cheated not… read more

posted August 5, 2022
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If you are not able to drive due to your epilepsy you should be entitled to concession bus travel. Depending on what country you live in though depends on what benefits are available.

posted August 5, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you 😊

posted August 7, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don’t live in the U.K., but I think you should get a hold of the Epilepsy organizer in your country and get advice from them. Learn your right as a vulnerable ( disability) adult . If you have have any law firm with lawyers for the disabled, get advice from them. There’s got to be away , to get your travel pass back.

posted August 5, 2022

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