Applying for a blue badge

It depends on your condition, not what benefits you’re on. If you’re in receipt of the mobility component of PIP it’s automatically awarded. If you’ve been refused ask for a full explanation and try again with your GP’s support. And those people slapping down blue badges may have hidden disabilities - Crohn’s disease or a stoma for example.

We've a friend with Crohn's and I know it can be debilitating but she is so much fitter than DH.

He asked why when he was refused and told he could go to see an occupational therapist to help him (and how much would that cost?).
GPs are just not involved any more.

It depends on your condition apparently not here.

Just one point - it’s easier to get a renewal of blue badge if you apply before the current one expires, so start the application process if you’re within a couple of weeks of expiry.

I have just renewed mine, extremely easy to do.

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Judy54

Mr J has finally been given a blue badge but what a palaver it is to apply for one. You are discouraged from applying other than online and the questions are mind blowing. I believe that the supportive letter from his Consultant helped enormously. Do any of you have a blue badge, how easy or off putting did you find it to apply for one?

Absolutely impossible to get one where we are unless you are in receipt of Attendance Allowance and have meals delivered, even with a consultant's letter.

Those we see parking on double yellow lines, slapping down a blue badge certificate on the dashboard then leaping out of the car must have lied on the application form.

It depends on your condition, not what benefits you’re on. If you’re in receipt of the mobility component of PIP it’s automatically awarded. If you’ve been refused ask for a full explanation and try again with your GP’s support. And those people slapping down blue badges may have hidden disabilities - Crohn’s disease or a stoma for example.

I found it very easy online and got it quickly

I’ve had one for many years. I use the online application, I find it easier than a paper form. I list the difficulties I have, upload a new photo and the badge usually arrives within a week. I don’t know if they contact any of my doctors, the first time I applied I sent supporting evidence but I don’t now. I think I would have to pay for a doctor’s letter but I would supply one if asked to.

Judy54

Mr J has finally been given a blue badge but what a palaver it is to apply for one. You are discouraged from applying other than online and the questions are mind blowing. I believe that the supportive letter from his Consultant helped enormously. Do any of you have a blue badge, how easy or off putting did you find it to apply for one?

Absolutely impossible to get one where we are unless you are in receipt of Attendance Allowance and have meals delivered, even with a consultant's letter.

Those we see parking on double yellow lines, slapping down a blue badge certificate on the dashboard then leaping out of the car must have lied on the application form.

We applied for a blue badge a few weeks ago for DH. I asked the GP for DS1500 form, filled in a form on line with a photo I took of him, and photo copies of all the relevant paperwork, sat back and expected weeks of waiting and probably some dissembling, but the next day it was approved and I sent payment on line. The day after that, it arrived in the post! Most surprised but very relieved.

I just applied online ..uploaded my pip award letter and my photo ( which my DD took) .... I found applying for the free car tax much harder......do you have someone who could help you navigate the online form? Mine arrived within a week

I had to renew mine on line , I’m still remembering the questions ! The photo , the hysterical laughter as DD and I negotiated the site ! But it is here , complete with the ghastly selfie !!! The original had a better likeness done by the local Pharmacy, well not a scary ?

MissOops applied for one last year, with the GP letter it was very straightforward and she received it within 2 weeks.