Staff at London Euston railway station have decorated a Christmas tree with sunflowers to highlight support for passengers who have non-visible disabilities.

Network Rail launched its sunflower lanyard scheme last year as part of the Hidden Disabilities scheme.

The idea of the Christmas tree is to promote the items which are freely available, the lanyards and ticket holders are to show the wearer needs help or a little extra time.

Coronavirus has brought new challenges for staff and those travelling.

Network Rail staff have visors and transparent face masks for hard of hearing passengers and gloves and arm sleeves for those who are visually impaired.

You can get a Sunflower lanyard or exemption card from Network Rail managed stations.

Nicole Elgram, Network Rail passenger assistance manager at Euston, said: “Many of our passengers who have non-visible disabilities choose to wear a sunflower lanyard to indicate to others that they may need a little more help and during the pandemic that they are unable to wear a mask. The sunflower tree is being displayed in our mobility assistance reception centre proudly decorated to raise awareness of the scheme.”

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