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<p>NHS England commissions neurofibromatosis type two (NF2) services and complex neurofibromatosis
type 1 (NF1) services as part of its remit to deliver specialised services.</p><p>
</p><p>NHS England has published service specifications for both types of neurofibromatosis.
These estimate that in England there are 11,267 individuals with NF1 and 862 with
NF2.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not have specific guidance relating to the
special travel needs of neurofibromatosis sufferers. Domestic equality legislation
makes it unlawful for transport operators to discriminate against a disabled person
simply because they are disabled, treat disabled people less favourably or fail to
make reasonable adjustments in the way they provide their services, depending on the
type of vehicles and the services they offer to the public.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore,
an extra level of protection is provided by recently implemented European regulations
on passenger rights across all transport modes. These provide a set of rules for the
treatment of disabled people and people with reduced mobility.</p>
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