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My son has just had his blue badge taken from him

Hi everyone. My son has just had his Blue badge taken from him after having it for 30 years because he has changed over from Disability living Allowance to PIP. He received the high rate of Benefit for the Mobility section. But when he went over to the PIP The points for Moving he received 0. But planning 12. But still has the highest rate in Benefit he no longer is entitled to Blue Badge on the grounds of the points system in PIP. Has anyone else had this problem. What have you done if anything can be done. Would be very grateful for any info.
Thank you
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Each council has it's own criteria for blue badge and some grant them even if they di not get PIP mobility element
I suggest you contact the council and see if he would be eligible sometimes this involves an assessment or some other medical evidence
once again thankyou.
I understand the points are not in tight place for blue badge but you will put his whole award at risk by doing this
Speak to CAB or welfare rights
I would also contact your local MP regarding the blue badge
Welcome to the community, glad you've joined us
I'm sorry to hear that your son has lost his blue badge, that must have been hard news to discover.
As advised above, you could speak with your council to ensure that everything is clear regarding the eligibility criteria, as this varies from council to council.
If your son definitely isn't entitled right now due to the PIP award, you should seek advice from organisations like Advice Local or CAB before approaching the subject of contesting it.
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@paulinedixon unfortunately as your son is getting the enhanced rate for mobility there would be no point in appealing, the best you can hope for is that on review the points are awarded in a different way.
I believe different councils ask for different requirements
If you have any score other than 10 points under descriptor E, in the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity of PIP you may still be eligible for a Blue Badge, but you do not automatically qualify. This includes if you have a higher score of 12. You will have to provide evidence to demonstrate your eligibility which will be assessed as part of your application.