Accessibility and inclusivity of bus and coach travel: Further support

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is an independent, not for profit organisation, which carries out social policy research. We are aware that taking part in this research may raise issues which you might like further advice and support about. 

Below we have listed some organisations that you may find useful. Some of these organisations can provide you with information about accessible transport options.

There is information on the government website: 

Visit www.gov.uk/transport-disabled to find out about government services and information on transport for disabled people.

National charities also provide support and advice across a wide range of topics, including transport. Below are a small selection of organisations that may be able to support you.

Scope

Scope is a disability charity providing free and independent practical information and emotional support in England and Wales.
Website: www.scope.org.uk  
Phone: helpline 0808 800 3333. For textphone: call 18001 followed by helpline number
(helpline open Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 10-6pm)
Email: helpline@scope.org.uk 

Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights is a disability charity providing free and independent advice in the UK. They also have a range of helplines about different matters. 
Phone: the Equality Advisory Support Service 0808 800 0082. 
Textphone: 0808 800 0084.
Website: www.disabilityrightsuk.org 

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is a free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues including benefits, employment, housing, discrimination. Citizens Advice have offices all over the UK, to find your nearest:
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk 
Phone: 03444 111 444. Advice lines are available Mon – Friday, 9am-5pm. 
Text relay: 03444 111 445 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 

True Vision

True Vision is The National Chief Police Council’s website on hate crime provides materials about different forms of hate crime and allows you to report hate crimes directly online to your local police force. 
Website: www.report-it.org.uk