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Renewing my Blue Badge online

I used to get my Blue Badge renewed at my local library but now on renewal now on renewal I have been told one can only apply on computer. What about if one don’t have a computer or does not know how to use the computer especially if you are elderly.
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Understand the issues with Blue Badges.
One of two options was to go to the Post Office apply by mail and send all evidence in fill in a form. Returned back and wait and hope for if you qualify.
In answer to your question about computers. Please can I advise the on line information is easy to follow. Just a lot of ticking boxes and have the information to hand. I know I am not good with computers . So it is not that difficult I do understand.
Only other options are to say to Blue Badge Providers for other advice. Might have to send you a form.
I tell you why it is all computised because unknown to me. Form filling and costs are time wasted. Costs them money. Waited months last time. Filled it in renewal around end of August or start of September. Renewal date is around October.
Got it and paid for it to Post Office in ten days before end date it came.
Having renewed it several times. Wish I had done this on line. My second issues are need a photo so once done . They need a photo either use your passport photo.
Unfortunately I had no passport so a form was the only option. I am afraid.
Lots on the forum on blue badges. Sorry to tell you that because I did a piece on costs and the amount to pay. Plus restrictions. Just because your are disabled does not mean you will get one.
Form is about ten pages long and much more scrutiny.
Sorry to be bearer of bad news. As a new member. Hope we can be supportive and as a community advise and help.
Please take care
@thespiceman.
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Welcome to Scope's online community! It's great to have you here.
I'm sorry to hear about the issues you've been having with renewing your Blue Badge. Do you know of someone who may be able to help you renew online? Your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) may be able to support you too.
Please can I add also this happening more and more. You are not alone. Am here as I am sure the whole community in wishing you a speedy recovery. The main issues with blue badge is eligibility.
Unfortunately as you have found out. The rules are so complex. Understand that and you may get a blue badge.
You are doing the right thing consulting your Doctors and any other medical professionals
There has ben so much debate on this issues of blue badges on the forum..
All I can say wish you the best and if you need a friend who wishes to be supportive I am sure the community and I will be here to advise you anytime you wish.
Please take care
@thespiceman
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
Mental Health advice, guidance and information to all members
Nutrition, Diet, Wellbeing, Addiction.
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Sid
I am in contact with Lancashire County Council will let you know the outcome.
Sidd2174
Thanks poppy123456. I am in contact with Lancashire County Council and will let you know the outcome.
Appreciated and many thanks.
Sidd2174