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Hi, my name is Anniejay!

I was wondering if someone could advise me regarding applying for a disabled parking permit .. I’m not registered disabled. I have Polymyalgia rheumatica and pretty severe Osteosrthritis can only walk VERY short distances with the aid of 2 crutches . Someone told me recently that as I’m not registered disabled I don’t stand a chance of getting a blue badge. I don’t really know how to start the ball rolling. Any advice would be welcome thanks
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No you don't have to be registered as disabled. You used to have to but certainly haven't for at least five years. So you have been advised wrongly.
Automatic Qualification in England if you are:
Other qualification criteria
- Permanent and substantial disability which means they cannot walk, or which makes walking very difficult
- Severe disability in both arms, and are unable to operate all or some types of parking meter
You just need to be able to prove what you are saying. You can apply for a blue badge online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badgeAs an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
much for that information.( It’s all a foreign language to me at the moment.) Should I have a letter from my GP. Or Reumatologist ? Or does that come later do you know ..
Richard
Take good care of yourself.
Richard
you can apply to your local council for a BB they all have different qualification criteria.
Have you applied for PIP ?
You might well be eligable for some award. Try takig the B&W self test to see
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
CR