Acceptable proofs
Proof of Disability (Blind or Partially Sighted)
- Certificate of Vision (CVI) Scotland – severely sight impaired (16+)
- Letter from VINCYP – severely sight impaired (<16 only)
- Letter from medical professional confirming severe sight impairment (<16 only)
- Letter from other registered Societies or voluntary sector organisations confirming severe sight impairment (<16 only)
- Certificate of Vision (CVI) Scotland – sight impaired (16+)
- Letter from VINCYP – sight impaired (<16 only)
- Letter from medical professional confirming sight impairment as defined by VINCYP (<16 only)
- Letter from other registered Societies or voluntary sector organisations confirming sight impairment (<16 only)
Proof of Disability
- Disability Living Allowance – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component
- Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component *
- Attendance Allowance
- Scottish Pension Age Disability Payment
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Disability Living Allowance – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment – Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Scottish Adult Disability Payment – Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component, Scottish Pension Age Disability Payment
- War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance – Higher Rate of the Mobility Component
- Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher Rate of the Mobility Component *
- Personal Independence Payment
- Scottish Adult Disability Payment *
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Disability Living Allowance – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Scottish Adult Disability Payment, Scottish Pension Age Disability Payment
- Blue Badge D05
- DVLA V11 showing “disabled taxation class”
- DWP DLA404
- Recent letter from Audiologist, Hospital
- Consultant or Registered Society for the Deaf
- Letter from GP confirming deafness from birth
- DVLA confirmation letter showing that on medical grounds Licence has been revoked or application has been refused
- Letter from GP or Hospital Consultant confirming that not allowed to drive and would have Licence application refused
- Transport Scotland NCT003 form if unable to drive due to epilepsy
- Transport Scotland NCT002 form (mental health condition)
- Transport Scotland NCT002a form (learning disability)
- DS1500 report
- Hospice admittance letter
- Confirmation that registered on a Scottish hospice register
- Letter from medical professional confirming progressive degenerative condition
- Letter from your prosthetic clinic/centre, physiotherapist or rehabilitation centre confirming limb loss
- Letter from Veterans UK or Ministry of Defence certifying under Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
- Letter from Veterans UK or Ministry of Defence confirming War Pensioner Mobility Supplement
Proof of Companion Eligibility
- Certificate of Vision (CVI) Scotland – severely sight impaired (16+)
- Letter from VINCYP – severely sight impaired (<16 only)
- Letter from medical professional confirming severe sight impairment (<16 only)
- Letter from other registered Societies or voluntary sector organisations confirming severe sight impairment (<16 only)
- Disability Living Allowance – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component
- Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component *
- Attendance Allowance
- Scottish Pension Age Disability Payment
- Personal Independence Payment – Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component
- Scottish Adult Disability Payment - Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component *
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Disability Living Allowance – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment – Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component
- Letter from Care or Residential Home confirming eligibility for Scottish Child Disability Payment – Higher or Middle Rate of the Care Component, Scottish Adult Disability Payment – Standard or Enhanced Rate of the Daily Living Component, Scottish Pension Age Disability Payment
- War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance
*Social Security Scotland Welcome Letter as proof of disability. This can be used as proof to apply for an NEC with a relevant travel concession that expires up to TWO YEARS from the date on the Welcome Letter.