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Blue badge application procedure.......and payment.

Hi all, I have recently (19th June) applied for a blue badge under the new mental health adjustments that have been made to the blue badge scheme in England. I received a phone call on Tuesday 2nd (which was much sooner than I expected) to ask me to call back and make payment. I have not received any confirmation email, letter or text message and the number I have been given to call (0151 233 2378) is not confirmed as a council contact number (although it could still be a genuine number). I really struggle with conversations on the phone and I'm concerned this may not be genuine. Do they normally just call you to ask for payment? I haven't received any reference numbers, could I make payment at a one stop shop or online? Any help would be great, as I am struggling with this process at the moment.
On the plus side (if this is genuine) it means that the new criteria for the blue badge scheme has been implemented and people with 'hidden illnesses' can now start to apply.
Thank you for any help the community can offer
On the plus side (if this is genuine) it means that the new criteria for the blue badge scheme has been implemented and people with 'hidden illnesses' can now start to apply.
Thank you for any help the community can offer
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The changes to blue badge scheme, does not come into force until 30th August 2019.
Something seems odd, did you fill in a form and send photo.
In my area you apply for new badge, six weeks prior to expiring of old one.
I would speak direct with the blue badge team.
I have had a lot of situations lately that have caused me not to trust government/council agencies and I guess this process had felt too smooth, and I was expecting more problems.
Thanks for your advice @wilko
That all sounds great news for you.
Last time I renewed blue badge, I ticked box to pay £10 fee via phone call.
I thought it would help me keep track things and it did.
I hope you will be able to get this sorted once you have had support to pay over the phone. I'm so glad you've been able to access this!
Please do let us know how you get on
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Best wishes.
DLTBGYD
If you're disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge.
You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child with a health condition that affects their mobility.
Councils can charge for a blue badge. The most you can be charged is £10.
@poppy123456 'fraid so. Blue Badges cost £20 North of the border. So much for devolution eh?
Best wishes.
DLTBGYD
There is a £20 charge for blue badges in Scotland.
Not sure why, it is double charge in England.