Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to make a request as regards to the concessionary
travel arrangements in your authority under the terms of Freedom of
Information Act.

1. Does your authority provide concessionary travel passes to those
individuals registered with their local Social Services department
as disabled on the grounds of being a mental health user or
survivor?

2. If your authority does have such arrangements why was the
decision taken to extend the scheme in this way and what
arrangements are in place?

3. If your authority does not have such arrangements does your
authority have some other arrangement beyond the statuary minimum
to provide passes to those with mental health issues?

4. If your authority does not have such arrangements why was the
decision taken not to extend the scheme in this way and has
consideration been given to extending the scheme in this way in the
future?

5. Would it be possible to provide copies of any relevant policy
documents you may have.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Robert Eriksohn

Dear Mr Eriksohn

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000

Thank you for your request received on 29 January 2009 requesting
information about concessionary travel arrangements. We are processing
your request in conjunction with the Finance Division and hope to be able
to respond to you within 4 weeks.

Lynda Crawford
Admin Assistant
01424 787835
[1]www.rother.gov.uk

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Dear Mr Eriksohn

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000

With reference to your request received on 29 January 2009 about
concessionary travel arrangements, the following information has been
provided by the Finance Department.

This Council would provide concessionary travel to those persons who are
disabled, whether mentally or physically, under the terms of the
Government Guidance, a copy of which is attached. The applicant would not
have to be registered with the Social Services Department although some
confirmation from a medical or caring professional may be required if they
are not registered.

You may use our internal complaints procedure if you are dissatisfied. If
you are still dissatisfied you may appeal to the Information
Commissioner. Please contact Anne Bruin, Team Leader - Customer Services,
if you wish to complain.

David Edwards
Solicitor to the Council
01424 787840
[1]www.rother.gov.uk

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