Concessionary travel passes

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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

Keith Fletcher, Stafford Borough Council

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I attach for your attention details of the Concessionary fares Scheme operated by Stafford Borough Council. Qualification of the grounds of disability enables persons suffering from severe mental handicap to receive concessions as part of the scheme.

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Where concessionaires are unable to provide sufficient information when claiming on the grounds of disability the Council will accept supporting information from Social Services, voluntary and other organisations that are supporting the concessionaire. The Council liaise with local organisations to ensure that information regarding the Concessionary fares Scheme is made available.

Regards

Keith Fletcher
Office Services Manager
Tel: 01785 619289
Fax: 01785 619219
DX 723320 - Stafford 7

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