Have you been denied a Blue Badge for your hidden impairment?

Tori_Scope

A journalist is looking to speak to a person with a hidden impairment who has applied for a Blue Badge, but was denied it. 

He would like to know how this has impacted your life, and hear about your Blue Badge story.

If this is something you've experienced, and you're interested in sharing your story, please send an email to [email protected] to find out more.

Tori_Scope

Here is the report, which Scope has commented on. 

BBC: Blue badge permit 'shocking disparity' revealed.

MrAllen1976

Meh, we applied to SCC (Sheffield City Council) last September for the blue badge, sent in every bit of ID and other paper work we could find, everything was sent back because they want the originals and not copies! If they think I'm sending originals of my benefit documents through the local Snail Mail they can swivel, stuff's gone "walkies" more than once c/o them.

onyx12345

WHAT IS A BLUE BADGE ?

lisathomas50

@onyx12345 a blue badge is used for disabled parking if you have the enhanced mobility side of pip you can apply to your council for a blue badge you get free parking in most places or a lower fee in others you may also park on double yellow lines if you are not causing an obstruction 

vikingqueen

    I only get standard mobility on pip and I have a blue badge.

onyx12345

Thank you lisathomas

onyx12345

I have breathing problems but i work and i don't claim benefits , could i still be entitled ?

lisathomas50

When I applied for my blue badge or when I have to renew i have to prove proof of the mobility  side of pip