Do I qualify for a Blue Badge?

townesglover
townesglover Community member Posts: 9 Listener
in Transport and travel


Hi, I have standard rate mobility and standard rate daily living PIP. I scored 10 points in the moving around section. Does this automatically qualify me for a Blue Badge or do I need an assessment/additional evidence etc? I was awarded my PIP in 2020 and wasn’t aware until now that I may have been eligible for this and for 50% reduction in road tax, both if which would have made my life a lot easier over these past years. When I filled out the form for the Blue Badge, it looked like they wanted a PIP letter from 3 months ago… My award was in 2020 as I wasn’t aware that I could apply, however it ends in 2025. Will this be okay? Thank you. 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    You may have to get a new award letter from pip as they usually want a current letter 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    edited January 2023
    You qualify for both BB and 50% road tax reduction. For the BB you'll need your PIP award letter to be dated within the past year. Although you were awarded in 2020 a new letter sent to you will have that current days date on it so it will be accepted.

    For the 50% reduction then you'll need to send all your documents to DVLA along with a payment for 50% of the cost of VED. The vehicle must either be registered in the disabled person name or the nominated drivers name. https://www.disabledmotoring.org/motoring/road-tax-50-reduction you will also need to make sure you include the PIP award letter as well.

  • townesglover
    townesglover Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank you both for your help. Do you know who I would contact to get a current PIP letter? 
  • townesglover
    townesglover Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Also, does the road tax application need an up to date award letter too?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    townesglover said:
    Thank you both for your help. Do you know who I would contact to get a current PIP letter? 

    It will be PIP.

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Telephone: 0800 121 4433
    Textphone: 0800 121 4493
    Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 4433
    British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
    townesglover said:
    Also, does the road tax application need an up to date award letter too?
    Yes, so you can use the same letter but you'll need to get a photo copy.


  • townesglover
    townesglover Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Great - Thanks so much for your help. 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you @townesglover. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)

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