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Blue Badge renewal denied!

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Dylis Sat 11-Jul-26 14:29:26

I have had a Blue Badge for the past three years. A few months ago I was told I had to apply for renewal.
I have osteoarthritis and acute lymphoedema in my leg for which I have to wear a thick, full leg, compression stocking. My arthritis is gradually worsening and affecting my mobility. The only way to improve this is to have a knee replacement. However the lymphoedema in my leg increases the risk of severe infection which would place me in worse position.
The Blue Badge renewal has been rejected because they require further medical evidence. I have not seen my Consultant for several years because he can do nothing for me other than replace my knee. Getting an appointment will take a considerable time and is a waste of his time.
I have explained the situation to my council, that osteoarthritis is not going to improve over the three years since I first met the required criteria.
Has anyone else had a renewal rejected?

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Redcar Sat 11-Jul-26 14:48:43

Yes, mine was rejected last May because “I walk well using the rollator and don’t appear to show signs of pain while walking” I have osteoarthritis in both ankles and feet including toes, osteoporosis in my spine, with several vertebral fractures and can’t walk unaided. The council had outsourced assessments to an independent company and I had to have a face to face assessment by one of their physiotherapists.
dylis would your gp be able to provide the medical evidence that the council require? It might be worth a try.

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Georgesgran Sat 11-Jul-26 15:31:43

DD2, a full time wheelchair user for 30 years was refused her renewal this time. She had applied in April, as her badge ran out at the end of June. She sent absolutely everything they asked for, enclosing her ‘certificate for life’ - they even had the cheek to take her payment, but she was told to appeal online then she rang regularly to find out what was going on. We had offered to send pictures of her over the years in her wheelchair and as a last resort, she offered to visit the Council offices in person, but was then told her application/appeal had been successful and she got her new badge 2 days before the old one expired - no explanation, no apology. She doesn’t mind where she parks as she can’t walk, but she needs the extra wide space for her wheelchair.

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