What can I use as proof to join PTL?
You can use a number of documents as proof of your eligibility for Passport to Leisure.
Proof of Address
All applicants: Official proof of address required for all applicants eg recent utility bill or Council tax bill. In light of the Government's recent instructions the telephone lines are temporarily closed. If you have any difficulties, please e-mail your enquiry to PTL@swansea.gov.uk and we will respond as soon as possible. We currently have a large number of enquiries so please bear with us.
Proof of Benefits
See below details regarding benefit type and type of proof required.
Housing Benefit
There is no need for evidence to be submitted for this benefit as it will be verified by Swansea Council.
Council Tax Benefit
There is no need for evidence to be submitted for this benefit as it will be verified by Swansea Council.
Income Support
The award letter, or a recent letter confirming receipt of benefit.
Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
JSA (income based) can only be proved by showing all of the three-page benefit statement letter that is issued when first in receipt of benefit.
Employment Support Allowance (Income Based)
The award letter clearly stating the ESA income based is currently being paid.
Guaranteed Pension Credit
The award letter or a recent letter confirming receipt of benefit.
Working Tax Credit & NHS Tax Credit exemption certificate
The award letter and the NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate showing you are also in receipt of free optical and dental care.
Child Tax Credit & NHS Tax Credit exemption certificate
The award letter and the NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate showing you are also in receipt of free optical and dental care.
Universal Credit
The Universal Credit award letter confirming your earnings level.
NHS Low Income Scheme
The HC2 certificate for free NHS free optical and dental care.
17-19 in FTE/Training named on parents benefit
Proof of non advance FT student status/inclusion on approved training scheme (see below) and proof you are included in parents/guardians benefit claim:
Enrolled in non-advanced education:
GCSE's and A Levels
NVQ level 1,2 or 3
BTEC national Diploma, national Certificate and 1st Diploma
SCE higher grade or equivalent.
Enrolled in an approved training scheme:
Skillbuild
Foundation Modern Apprenticeships or Modern Apprenticeships
Supported Young Adult
If you fall into this category you will have to get your Social Services representative to approach the PTL office who can organise proof of eligibility and entry onto the scheme.
Asylum Seeker
A NASS Home Office identity card (ARC) as proof, or hold a NHS HC2 or have an authorising letter from the Welsh Refugee Council.
If you are unsure of any of the above or are finding it hard to provide evidence please do not hesitate to contact the PTL office so that we may help. For advice on passport to leisure you can email PTL@swansea.gov.uk or telephone 01792 635353 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday. We currently have a large number of enquiries so please bear with us.