We don't have to be a driver to apply for Blue badge

[Tanya13]

Hello everyone

I recently saw the article where advisor tells the public sector members more on Blue badge applicant rights.

Apparently, he said the applicant does not have to be a driver to be able submit their claim evidenced by proof of their disability. It could be a passenger!

Is anyone having a go on placement a claim?

Stay well&sound 🤗

[Badbessie]

My mother as a blue badge she can no longer drive but when her son's daughter etc take her shopping ( not that as happened for a while) or doctors it proves very useful. My wife as one and in happier covid free times she would go shopping with friends and use it in her friends car.

[Spacecat1]

I dont drive and badge in my name hubby is the driver.as long as the person who holds the blue badge is in the car. Hubby cannot use blue badge.

[Biker88]

That’s correct you don’t need to be a driver or hold a driving license to apply for a blue badge. It doesn’t change the application criteria, good back up evidence from a consultant is recommended to support a claim. My partner has had a blue badge for 17 years but at her last renewal it was rejected as the supporting evidence was signed by a GP. Problem was soon solve when my partner was able to explain that the GP in question was a consultant who had opted to work as a GP.

[Bevvy]

I have a blue badge and it is invaluable to me. I do drive but I take it out of my car if going somewhere in friends car so still use it.Of course this was all pre Covid......😏

[madonbrew]

My mum doesn’t drive but has Parkinson’s disease and a blue badge. It’s worth it’s weight in gold to her! She’d really struggle to get out anywhere without it.

[watergazer]

My mother in law had a blue badge for when we drove her to places as she didn't have a car . I'm not sure how she knew to get one x

[pekingeselover]

My mum never drove, but i applied for a blue badge for her and had no problems in getting it. My mum has since passed away, and i now have my own blue badge