What is the Nimbus card scheme?

The Nimbus Access Card is a UK-based scheme that acts as a "disability passport" to communicate access requirements, such as wheelchair access or essential companion tickets, to venues and service providers. Developed by Nimbus Disability, it translates individual needs into standardized symbols, replacing the need to share personal medical documents with each venue.

What does a Nimbus card get you?

An Access Card, from Nimbus is a universal way of conveying your access requirements with organisations and ticketing systems across the UK. You can purchase an Access Card for £15 for 3 years. A Wembley Digital Access Pass or DAP is a free scheme that qualifies you to buy accessible tickets through our phoneline.

Is a Nimbus Access Card worth it?

Yes, a Nimbus Access Card is generally considered worth it for people with disabilities, especially if you visit many venues, as it discreetly communicates your access needs (like needing a companion ticket or quiet space) through symbols, avoiding repeated explanations and paperwork, and can save money on entry fees or companion tickets at participating locations. It acts like a "disability passport," streamlining access to venues like theaters, concerts, and theme parks by showing providers what support you need without revealing private medical details. 

What are the benefits of using a Nimbus card?

Benefits for Cardholders

The card clearly communicates your needs, reducing stress and making it easier for venues to assist you. The card reflects your individual access needs, ensuring that you receive the right kind of support wherever it's needed.

What evidence do I need for a Nimbus Access Card?

We can consider a wide range of evidence from reliable sources that contain enough information to indicate your access requirements, including confirmation of current disability benefit, a letter from a 3rd party professional aware of your needs as well as a variety of other documents such as occupational health ...

The Disability Access Card with Nimbus Disability

What's the difference between a Nimbus card and an Access Card?

The Access Card (sometimes referred to as a Nimbus Card, or the CredAbility Card) is a card like no other; we translate your disability/impairment into symbols that highlight the barriers you face and the reasonable adjustments you might need.

At what point are you classed as disabled?

The Equality Act says you have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial, adverse, and long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Unless an impairment is minor or trivial, it should be considered substantial.

What can disabled people get for free?

Disabled individuals can access numerous freebies and discounts, including free/discounted travel (Blue Badge, railcards, bus passes), car tax exemptions, carer tickets for attractions (cinema, theme parks), VAT relief on equipment, council tax support, and charitable grants for adaptations or equipment, often linked to benefits like PIP (Personal Independence Payment) or DLA (Disability Living Allowance) in the UK. Resources like MoneySavingExpert, Citizens Advice, and Purpl list specific schemes, while the Access Card and MAX Card provide venue-specific discounts, say MoneySavingExpert and Purpl Disabled Discounts.
 

How long does it take to receive a Nimbus card?

Once you have received your confirmation email, cards can take up to 10 working days to arrive. If this amount of time has passed, please do contact us so we can look into it for you.

What is the best disability discount card UK?

The Max Card is the UK's leading discount card for cared for and looked after children, and children with special needs and disabilities (from 0-25 years).

Do carers go free at Alton Towers?

Disabled guest + one Essential Companion = disabled guest pays reduced price as per their voucher and one Essential Companion gets free entry under this policy.

What qualifies as disability in the UK?

In the UK, under the Equality Act 2010, a disability means having a physical or mental impairment that has a "substantial" and "long-term" negative effect on your ability to do normal day-to-day activities, covering things like communication, driving, or getting dressed. "Substantial" means more than minor, and "long-term" means lasting 12 months or more, or for life, even if the effects come and go, with some conditions (like cancer, HIV, or multiple sclerosis) automatically considered disabilities. 

What are the 7 types of disabilities?

Different types of disabilities

• vision Impairment.
• deaf or hard of hearing.
• mental health conditions.
• intellectual disability.
• acquired brain injury.
• autism spectrum disorder.
• physical disability.
• dyslexia.

What is the hardest disability to get approved for?

Here are the Top Disabilities That Are Difficult To Prove

• Mental Health Conditions. Mental illness stands as one of the most prevalent causes of disability, yet its impact is often underestimated or misunderstood. ...
• Chronic Pain Disorders. ...
• Fibromyalgia. ...
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. ...
• Autoimmune Disorders.

What illnesses are classed as a disability?

What's automatically classed as a disability

• cancer.
• an HIV infection.
• multiple sclerosis (MS)
• a visual impairment – if someone is certified as blind, severely sight impaired, sight impaired or partially sighted.

What are the 13 disabilities?

autism; • deaf-blindness; • deafness; • emotional disturbance; • hearing impairment; • intellectual disability; • multiple disabilities; • orthopedic impairment; • other health impairment; • specific learning disability; • speech or language impairment; • traumatic brain injury; or • visual impairment (including ...

What are the 10 most common disabilities?

Medical Disabilities

• Arthritis.
• Asthma.
• Cancer.
• Diabetes.
• Gastrointestinal disorders.
• Orthopedic limitations.
• Heart disease.
• Chronic fatigue syndrome.

What conditions are not considered a disability?

Other Examples of Non-covered Conditions

Broken limbs, sprains, concussions, appendicitis, common colds, or influenza generally would not be disabilities.

Does having a blue badge mean you are registered disabled?

If you're disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge. You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child who's disabled or has a health condition that affects their mobility. Councils can charge for a blue badge.

What are the 21 disabilities lists?

What are the various types of disabilities recognized under international and local laws?

• Blindness.
• Low Vision.
• Leprosy Cured Persons.
• Hearing Impairment (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
• Locomotor Disability.
• Dwarfism.
• Intellectual Disability.
• Mental Illness.