Useful contacts
You will not need to pay for the costs of phone calls which begin with 0800 or 0808. You will pay local rates for numbers which begin with 0845. If you phone from a mobile phone, charges may vary depending on your network provider. You may have to pay national call rates for other numbers depending on where you live.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Phone 0870 240 0009
Find out more about driving licences on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency website
Traveline
Phone 0870 608 2 608
For information on all types of public transport in England, Wales and Scotland. Lines are open from 7.00am to 9.00pm, seven days a week, not including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
For more information visit the Traveline website
Wales Mobility and Driving Assessment Service
Phone 02920 555 130
The Assessment Service provides advice and assessments for both drivers and passengers on all aspects of outdoor mobility ranging from claiming benefits to vehicle adaptations.
TV Licensing
Phone 0845 603 6999
Find out more information on free television licences for those over 75 on the TV Licensing website
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Phone 020 7211 6200
National Museums of Scotland
Phone 0131 247 4422
National Galleries of Scotland
Phone 0131 624 6200
For information on free admission and concessionary charges.
Did you know...?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence?
See our Travel and leisure section for more information.