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Official signposting

These are official or primary sources for schemes that are commonly relevant but are not part of our services directory.

  • Blue Badge parking scheme

    A badge that can let you park closer to your destination. Applications are handled separately in each nation.

    England, Scotland and Wales apply through the GOV.UK / local council service linked here. Northern Ireland applies through nidirect: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-blue-badge

    Applies to: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Blue Badge parking scheme (opens the official website)

  • Rail Passenger Assist

    A UK-wide scheme for booking assistance at the station and on trains, such as help boarding or a ramp.

    Applies to: UK-wide. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Rail Passenger Assist (opens the official website)

  • Shopmobility

    Local schemes that loan wheelchairs and scooters for use in town centres and shopping areas.

    National Federation of Shopmobility. Availability depends on your local area.

    Applies to: UK-wide. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Shopmobility (opens the official website)

  • Community transport

    Local, often volunteer-run transport schemes such as dial-a-ride, for people who find it hard to use ordinary public transport.

    Community Transport Association. Use their finder or your local council to locate a scheme.

    Applies to: UK-wide. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Community transport (opens the official website)

  • Access to Work

    A grant towards support at work, such as equipment, travel or a support worker, for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.

    Northern Ireland has its own equivalent through the Department for Communities.

    Applies to: England, Scotland, Wales. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Access to Work (opens the official website)

  • Purple Tuesday accessibility resources

    Resources and pledges from a UK-wide campaign encouraging organisations to improve accessible customer experience.

    Applies to: UK-wide. Last reviewed 5 January 2026.

    Purple Tuesday accessibility resources (opens the official website)

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