My son has severe learning difficulties, he lives alone with support from a dom. care provider. He has a disabled bus pass, however he has been paying full price for his carer to travel with him. I've recently discovered that there is a Companion Bus Pass scheme in our area now (Hampshire), then the carer also gets discounted travel. The County need evidence of disability and a signed statement from someone explaining why he can't travel alone (he can't read, write, or count money at all). The care agency hadn't heard of this scheme until I mentioned it, neither had the social worker or some of Adult Services senior staff. Just thought I'd mention it here, in case others haven't realised the scheme existed. Does anyone know when it started though? Must be one of the most secret benefits ever if my experience is duplicated elsewhere!
