Getting out and about

Blue badge scheme

The Blue Badge Scheme is a national arrangement of parking concessions that allows badge holders to park close to their destination, either as the driver or passenger. The Blue Badge Scheme is also open to organisations that care for disabled people meeting the qualifying criteria.

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Bus passes for older and disabled people

Find out if you are eligible and apply for an older person's bus pass or a disabled person's bus pass.

Community and flexible transport services

Community, voluntary and flexible transport services include services for older people, disabled people or people who do not have access to a car and who live in rural areas without bus services.

Public transport in Cheshire East

For information on bus, coach and rail services in East Cheshire, including timetables, journey planning, roadworks in Cheshire East, and details of changes/disruptions to bus services.

Shopmobility

Shopmobility mobility scooters can be hired in Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton and Macclesfield town

Motability scheme

If you receive the higher rate component of Disability Living Allowance you, a member of your family or your carer, could be able to drive a new car under the Motability scheme.

Included in the deal will be 3 years free servicing, 3 years insurance cover and membership of the RAC or AA.

For more information contact the Motability Scheme