Freedom Pass for people with a disability
If you have a disability, you can apply for a Freedom Pass which offers you free travel on:
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most public transport at all times
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National Rail services (within London after 9.30am)
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local bus services across England
The Freedom Pass is paid for Lewisham Council and the scheme is managed by London Councils on behalf of all London boroughs.
Who should use this form
You can apply for a Freedom Pass if your main residence is in the borough of Lewisham and you have a statutory disability listed in the Transport Act 2000 - in other words, if you're one of the following people:
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people who are blind or partially sighted
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people who are profoundly or severely deaf
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people without speech
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people who have a disability, or have suffered an injury, which has left them with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to walk
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people who do not have arms or have a long-term loss of the use of both arms
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people who have a learning disability that is defined as 'a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning'
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people who, if they applied for the grant of a licence to drive a motor vehicle under Part III of the Road Traffic Act 1988, would have their application refused pursuant to section 92 of the Act (physical fitness) except on the grounds of persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol
Before you start
To apply for a Freedom Pass you need to log into your My Lewisham account. If you don’t have one already, please click 'Log in and apply for a Freedom Pass’ below, then choose 'register' and follow the instructions to create your account.
What you need
After you log in you can complete the form. It should take between five and 10 minutes to complete. You will need to upload:
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proof of identification - UK driving licence (paper or photocard), birth certificate if it shows your current name or current passport
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proof of address - current council tax bill, tenancy agreement, current TV licence, recent (last three months) residential utility bill, recent benefits agency letter, including pension entitlement or occupational pension letter
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proof of disability - a current Disability Living Allowance entitlement letter or PIP entitlement letter, a certificate of visual impairment, an audiogram or a medical letter confirming your disability, treatment and diagnosis
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a recent passport-quality photo - a head and shoulders picture of the person who requires the pass
Login or register
Login or register to complete your application form.
What happens next
We will assess your application and post your Freedom Pass to you if you are eligible.
If your pass is lost, stolen, damaged or faulty
If you have lost or damaged your freedom pass, you will need to pay for a replacement. To get a replacement, contact the Freedom Pass helpline on 0300 330 1433 (local call rate, open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or visit Freedom Pass.
If you're not eligible
If you do not qualify for a disabled persons freedom pass but you:
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live in London
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you are aged 18 to 60
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receive income support, employment and support allowance or jobseeker's allowance
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and you are not getting any other free or discounted travel
you may be entitled to a bus and tram discount card from TfL.
Contact us
If you can't find the information you need, you can contact us online.