Can you get support towards your travel?

[honeybee3939]

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone as any advice for me.

Lately i have trying to battle with my driving Phobia but im afraid i havent been doing too well, and have decided to give my driving up for a while,
I have returned to work recently doing around 15 hours a week, and as i dont use public transport because of my agorophobia i am having to get a taxi there and back each day which is costing me 10 pounds for a return trip. I was wondering if i could get any benifit which would help pay for my taxi fares, as i feel at the moment i am working to pay for my taxi fares. I dont get any kind of benfits and was wondering if anyone else got a benifit towards there travel.

Thankyou

Love

Andrea
xxx

[Wannabeloved85]

disability living allowence. i get it, even though im housebound! its for help with getting around,Travel expenses etc.
Beccix

[Sue K with 5]

yep snap

so do I !! the number to apply is 08457123456


good luck

scknight

[honeybee3939]

Thankyou Susan and Becci for your quick responce, i will give them a ring.

Many thanks

Love

Andrea
xxx

[honeybee3939]

Just to let you know i rang the benifits Number and they are sending me the forms to fill in.

Once Again Thankyou

Love

Andrea
xxx

[scoobygirl2005]

Thats good news honeybee. Good luck with it.

Scooby2005
x x

[heths]

Hi Honeybee,

I've recently been told about this by my OT. As I'm going to be getting used to going in taxi's again soon. I've been sent the form this morning.

Good luck with it,

Take Care,

Heather x

[honeybee3939]

Thanks Scobby and Heather,

I will let you know how i go on with the forms.



Love

Andrea
xxxx

[sglod]

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/.../AccesstoWork/

Try this link. I was unable to drive for 12 months due to panic and anxiety. I go my taxis paid for for 12 months through access to work, they were going to cost me £50 a day and instead I paid £20 a week towards them. I could not have continued work without this.

hope this helps you

Sglod