Blue badge and hidden disabilities- Badge Granted

lily1920
lily1920 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener
edited October 2019 in Transport and travel
Hi all, 

I applied for a badge under the new criteria at the beginning of this month, and yesterday received a phone call to make a payment of £10. So my application was accepted and I should receive the badge in 7-10 days. I scored 10 points under the planning and following a journey descriptor for PIP. 

I am so glad, this will make such a big difference to my life, and will allow me to attend appointments that I have not been able to for years. This change will help so many people. 

Just posting because I myself had wondering if any one else had been accepted under the new criteria yet. 

Lily


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  • emmarenshaw
    emmarenshaw Online Community Member Posts: 697 Empowering
    Hello @lily1920 I’m Emma, one of the Community Champions who are here to help and advise should you need our help with the community or have any questions. Welcome to the community it is wonderful to have you here with us and best of luck with your badge.
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,863 Championing
    Thank you @lily1920. 
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Congratulations @lily1920 :)
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,892 Online Community Programme Lead
    Great news @lily1920!
  • Derbymduck
    Derbymduck Online Community Member Posts: 39 Contributor
    yes I previously was awarded the enhanced rate of mobility on the grounds of mental health problems and had a blue badge. Well done!
  • WestHam06
    WestHam06 Online Community Member Posts: 1,390 Trailblazing
    Hi @lily1920
    So pleased to hear you have been awarded a blue badge, I hope you enjoy the difference that it will make. Congratulations :) 
  • meadowsa
    meadowsa Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
    Hi lily1920.  I have applied for my autistic son.  He scored full marks on PIP for not being able to make a journey alone.  I had to send lots of documents and have now been asked to get a professional who has known him 3 years to sign a document.  A doctor isn't allowed and he hasn't seen any of the listed professionals since he was about 9, he is now 18.  Looks like he could be turned down.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Sadly, scoring 12 points in following and planning a journey will not automatically qualify you for the BB. My daughter is exactly the same :(

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