Freedom Pass

Older persons applications

The eligibility age for older person pass is rising to meet the state pension age. To check when you will qualify and when you can apply, visit www.freedompass.org or telephone 0300 330 1433 (local call rate).

Disabled persons application

To qualify for a disabled persons freedom pass you must live in Ealing borough and fall into one of the following categories: 

• Blind or partially sighted
• Profoundly or severely deaf
• Unable to speak
• Have a disability, or have suffered an injury, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk
• Do not have arms or a long-term loss of the use of both arms
• Have a learning disability
• Do not qualify for a driving licence due to an illness or disability (except where this is due to misuse of drugs or alcohol).

Documents needed

To support your application you will need:

• A passport photograph taken within the last 12 months
• Proof of your identity - such as a copy of your birth or adoption certificate, marriage or divorce certificate, or valid driving licence or passport
• Proof of your address - a copy of your council tax bill, a benefit entitlement letter dated within the last 12 months, HM Revenue and Customs letter dated within the last six months, utility bill (excluding mobile phone bills) dated within the last three months
• Copies of any other documents and evidence we need to support your application. This may be a complete benefit award letter that shows your entitlement or recent medical evidence to verify your eligibility.