More travel options
- Cycle Derby - a scheme free to all schools offering adapted bikes and support.
- Gold Card - a free off-peak bus pass for eligible Derby residents who have a disability and are under 60.
- B-line - a card which provides discounted travel for young people aged 11 up to their 19th birthday who live in Derby and are in full-time education at school or college.
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children - if your child has difficulty getting about you may be able to claim the mobility component of the DLA. The rate is dependent on the level of help they need.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - similar to the DLA for young people over 16 years and includes a mobility component to help with getting around.
- The Motability Scheme - a scheme which can help you lease a car if your child is aged three or over and is gets either the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance or enhanced mobility component of Personal Independence Payment. The car is to be used for the benefit of the child.
- 16-19 Bursary Fund - financial support available for students aged 16 to 19 years in further education. Students who are disabled may quality. Apply directly to your learning provider.
- Blue Badge - the aim of the scheme is to help disabled people with severe mobility problems to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination. The scheme is open to eligible disabled people regardless of whether they are travelling as a driver or as a passenger.
- Wheels 2 Work/Wheels to Learn - a low cost scooter and bicycle hire scheme providing access to work, education and training where public transport is not available.
- Other financial bursaries - students aged 19 or over could still be eligible for a bursary depending on personal circumstances. Check with your learning provider if you qualify.