Getting Out and About

Having the freedom to get out and about is really important. Here is information to help you make the most of your life. 

If you are interested in joining a group or activity in your area, you can search our Directory. Here you will be able to find a large range of local groups that provide different kinds of hobbies and interests. You can filter your search by age group, area and category to make the results more suited to you, as well as finding out the contact  and location details of each group. This is a good way to help you connect with your local community and get you out and about, whilst doing something you enjoy.

Search the Local Groups and Activities Directory here.

Transport

There are various types of transport and schemes available to help you travel in Doncaster:

 

Bus and Rail Passes

The Disabled Person’s Rail Card

This costs £20 for a year or £54 for three years and is designed to help make rail travel easier. Travellers and their companions may be eligible for up 1/3 rail travel discount.

For more information contact:

Disabled Person’s Railcard Office,
PO Box 11631,
Laurencekirk AB30 9AA

tel: 0845 605 0525 (7.00am to 10.00pm Monday to Sunday)

Minicom: 0845 601 0132

or visit the Disabled Persons Railcard website. 

The Senior Bus Pass

This pass gives you free off-peak travel on buses across England. To find out if you are eligible and apply visit the Travel South Yorkshire website.

The Senior Rail Card

This costs £30 for a year or £70 for three years, but could save you 1/3rd on off-peak train tickets, for more information visit the Senior Railcard website.

Mobility Travel Pass

The Mobility Travel Pass entitles people with a disability to free travel on off peak buses in England, and buses, trams and trains within South Yorkshire at any time. Restrictions apply.

For more information contact:

Doncaster Council Tax and Benefits
Civic Office,
Waterdale,
Doncaster DN1 3BU

tel: 01302 735336

Or visit the Council website.

Blue Badge Scheme


The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It allows blue badge holders to park close to where they need to go. The scheme operates throughout the UK to national guidelines.

For more information contact:

Blue Badge Scheme,
Doncaster Council,
Civic Office,
Waterdale,
Doncaster DN1 3BU

tel : 01302 862549

email: occupationaltherapybluebadges@doncaster.gov.uk (opens in a new window).

Or visit the Council website (opens in a new window).  http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/blue-badge-scheme

Mobility Scheme

Motability is a government funded scheme. It gives people with a disability the ability to enjoy both choice and independence over their travel arrangements. Applicants must be in receipt of the Disability Living Allowance Higher Rate Mobility component. (Enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when it comes into force.) Other restrictions apply.

For more information contact:

Motability Operations,
City Gate House,
22 Southwark Bridge Road,
London SE1 9HB

tel: 0845 456 4566 (8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

Or visit the Motability Website.

Door 2 Door

If you have difficulty using mainstream public transport, Door 2 Door Community Transport services in South Yorkshire may be able to help.

Door 2 Door services are operated using fully accessible vehicles that take you directly from your home and around the local area you live in, making your travel experience as easy as possible. All Door 2 Door services must be pre-booked before travel.

For more information call Doncaster Community Transport on 01302 342400 or for information about accessible travel in South Yorkshire visit the Travel South Yorkshire Website. 

Hospital Services

Hospital Shuttle Service is a free hospital shuttle service operating between Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Montagu in Mexborough and is open to outpatients, their escorts and hospital in-patient visitors.

For more information contact:

tel: 0800 953 6633 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

or for Doncaster to Bassetlaw Hospital Shuttle Service contact:

tel: 01909 502424

Medicars help with transport getting to and from hospital appointments. Please call the department that arranged your appointment. Restrictions apply to companions.

Other Schemes

For more schemes related to transport visit our Community Directory.