Blue badge
madee93
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Can anyone offer any advice or experience on applying for a blue badge...how long does it take...what does the process include
..will i have to see.someone face to face...what questions do they ask...how is it assessed...is it hard to be accepted...i have nerve damage to my foot /leg from cauda equina syndrome and wondering if i can manage the mental stress of applying for it as still awaiting pip descision
Thanks
..will i have to see.someone face to face...what questions do they ask...how is it assessed...is it hard to be accepted...i have nerve damage to my foot /leg from cauda equina syndrome and wondering if i can manage the mental stress of applying for it as still awaiting pip descision
Thanks
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Hi there @madee93 the process of applying for a blue badge differs depending on your local authority. Some local authorities will only accept certain evidence, and others will take into account other factors.
I had to fill out a form and include the evidence of my PIP award when I needed to renew my blue badge. I'm afraid I can't remember as far back as when I applied for the first time!
It often helps to have someone support you with the application, do you have anyone you trust to run through it all with you?0 -
@Alex_Scope thanks...so does pip mobility not automatically qualify u for a blue badge then? Yes i have someone but they have no further knowledge or experience than me0
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For most councils I would assume it does help you qualify yes, what I meant was that if you don't have PIP, there may be other ways to qualify- but it does depend which council. Does that make sense @madee93?
Hopefully if and when you do apply you can tackle it together0 -
madee93 said:Can anyone offer any advice or experience on applying for a blue badge...how long does it take...what does the process include
..will i have to see.someone face to face...what questions do they ask...how is it assessed...is it hard to be accepted...i have nerve damage to my foot /leg from cauda equina syndrome and wondering if i can manage the mental stress of applying for it as still awaiting pip descision
Thanks
My wife (80) has had 3 such assessments over the past few years and each time she was refused a BB. Her fault really as she always puts a brave face on everything and 'pretends' to be able to finish the course in time as she does with everything else in life.0 -
madee93 said:@Alex_Scope thanks...so does pip mobility not automatically qualify u for a blue badge then? Yes i have someone but they have no further knowledge or experience than meNo, not always. It depends what your award is. For England if you scored at least 8 points in the moving around part of mobility you will automatically qualify.If you scored 10 points for following and planning a journey because you can not undertake any journey (1E) then you will automatically qualify. Any other descriptor doesn't automatically qualify you.0
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@poppy123456 automatically as in i wouldnt need an assessment .? Ive had my report back and ive scored 22 for mobility a 10 & a 12.0
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Yes automatically and no assessment will be needed. You will just need to send a copy of your PIP award (if you score in the correct descriptors) once the decision is made. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/help-for-disabled-travellers1/blue-badge-scheme/applying-for-a-blue-badge/0
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