Do I qualify for a Blue Badge?

townesglover
townesglover Community member Posts: 9 Listener


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
    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
    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  :)