60+ London Oyster Photocard
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services, Older People
You can get a 60+ London Oyster Photocard if you are aged 60 or over and live in Brent.
Tel: 0343 222 1234
Address: n/a
Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
Blue Badge Parking Scheme
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
The Blue Badge scheme is to help you park closer to your destination if you have mobility problems. A carer can also apply for a Blue Badge on behalf of the person they care for, but the Blue Badge can only be used when the person they care for is travelling with them. To check whether you are eligible to apply online click on the Visit website link.
For further information about the scheme click here.
Email address: independenttravelteam@brent.gov.uk.
Tel: 020 8937 5796
Address: n/a
Congestion Charge Blue Badge 100% Discount
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
If you hold a Blue Badge you can register to receive a 100% discount of the London Congestion Charge for a one-off fee of £10. A carer can also apply for this on behalf of the person they care for, but the discount will only apply when the person they care for is travelling with them.
Tel: 0343 222 1234
Address: TfL Customer Service, 4th Floor, 14 Pier Walk, London SE10 0ES
Dial-a-Ride
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
Provide a free door-to-door service for people with long-term disability and/or health problems who are virtually unable to use public transport.
You can use the service for shopping, visiting friends and family and travelling to recreational activities such as the theatre.
You should not use the service for attending hospital appointments, travelling to and from work, travelling to and from day centres and school.
Email address: DAR@tfl.gov.uk.
Tel: 0343 222 7777
Address: n/a
Disabled Persons Freedom Pass
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
Allows Brent residents with a substantial and permanent disability to enjoy free public transport within Greater London. The pass is valid on London Transport buses, London Underground and Overground, Docklands Light Railway, National Rail Services and London Tramlink. To apply click on the Visit website link
For further information about the pass click here.
Email address: independenttravelteam@brent.gov.uk.
Tel: 020 8937 5796
Address: n/a
Freedom Pass for Older Persons
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services, Older People
The Freedom Pass for older people gives free travel on most public transport in London 24 hours a day (after 9.30am on most National Rail services within the London area), including all day at weekends and on public holidays.
If you are aged 60 or over, but not yet eligible for the Freedom Pass, you can still get free travel in London by applying for the 60+ London Oyster Photocard.
Tel: 0845 275 7054
Address: n/a
Motability
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
Provide disabled people with safe, reliable and affordable vehicle adapted cars. It is a way to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair without the worry of owning and running one.
Tel: 0300 456 4566
Address: Motability Operations, City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB
NHS Brent Wheelchair Service – AJM Healthcare
Services offered: Brent Health & Social Care Services, Brent Mobility / Transportation Services, Equipment & Adaptations (incl. clothing)
AJM Healthcare provide the wheelchairs service on behalf of NHS Brent. For more details click on the Visit website button below.
Tel: 0808 164 2040 (incl. out of hours)
Address: Unit 3, Abbey Road Industrial Park, Commercial Way, Park Royal NW10 7XF
Social Involvement in Brent Initiative (SIBI)
Services offered: Brent Health & Social Care Services, Brent Mobility / Transportation Services, Brent Other Specialist Support Services, Dementia (incl. Alzheimer's Disease), Loneliness (social isolation), Older People
SIBI aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Brent by signposting people who are isolated to the wealth of clubs, groups, classes and activities in Brent.
They talk with people about their interests, whether that’s art, sport, music, going to a lunch club or playing dominos. From a regularly updated list of 1,100 activities in Brent they can suggest activities in the local community.
Also, they signpost to other resources to help tackle underlying issues such as transport, counselling or peer support.
SIBI is funded by Brent Adult Social Care and Brent Public Health.
Email address: sibi@cvsbrent.org.uk.
Tel: 020 3011 1699 or 0741 531 5998
Address:
Taxi card
Services offered: Brent Mobility / Transportation Services
Taxicard is a scheme that provides subsidised transport for people who have a serious long‐term mobility impairment, or severe sight impairment, and difficulty in using mainstream public transport.
Email address: independenttravelteam@brent.gov.uk.
Tel: 020 8937 5796
Address: n/a
