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Blue badge ? I don't believe it ! ( Said in a Victor Meldrew voice :) )

13 years ago•17 Replies

I applied online for a Blue Badge a couple of weeks ago. I have had no communication since then until yesterday. The letter said " We are pleased to tell you that your application for a Blue Badge was successful ".

I wrote on the application that I had Stage 3 COPD severe and that I find it hard to walk very far without getting breathless.That was generally it. Whether they contacted my doctor or not, I do not know, or maybe COPD is starting to be recognised as a disease that can impair ones walking and general way of life.

I will be updating my first pulmonary test blog soon which seems to suggest I am actually Stage 4.

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Gordon5713 years ago

Good news. Very pleased to hear it, maybe they do have a little crib sheet to refer to after all. I was given to understand that they would get all applicants in for assessment, of maybe that's just my local lot.

valm13 years ago

Good news

13 years ago

Hi Puff, great news.

The first thing I did with mine was to go to the local shopping centre and I was able to park near enough to get to ALL of the shops!

Think of all those outings you can have knowing you don't have far to walk at the other end.

Happy travelling. Auntymary x

Puffthemagicdragon• in reply to13 years ago

I'm over 60 so already have a bus pass. I must admit I like the independence of driving your own car though.

tarana• in reply to12 years ago

hi Puff

I have diagnosed with PF. I see you can a get a bus pass. Is there a age limit? And more importantly, is it free?

Puffthemagicdragon• in reply totarana12 years ago

I only know that if you are over 60 you get one free. Perhaps one of the other members may be able to help you with your question. Sorry about that.

tarana• in reply toPuffthemagicdragon12 years ago

Yes, thats right; but one doesn't have to be ill to get that. Does anyone know if one can apply for a free bus pass if they are ill but not over 60.

• in reply totarana12 years ago

Hi Tarana,

I got a bus pass and I'm not 60 yet - my Blue Badge entitled me to one. I had tried without going the Blue Badge route, but our local council no longer give you one on the GPs say so. You have to fit into the usual benefit categories (which I didn't). I applied for the Blue Badge, got it, and immediately went and got an application form for the pass. I think all Council's have different ways of dealing with them. (I'm in Scotland)

elian13 years ago

Congratulations Puff It feels good doesn't it ? I know I was gobsmacked when I got mine without have to jump through all the hoops that Gordon has had to

toughdy• in reply toelian13 years ago

get one automatic when you have DLA high rate mobility no more hoops

Gordon57• in reply toelian13 years ago

It is 'cos it is Olympics year - I had to jump through FIVE hoops

blackbird13 years ago

GOOD NEWS - I was fuming last night talking to my mum 77 a diabetic ect ect dad 78 kidney dyalisis 3 times a week - don't have any other benefits but they have to go for an assessment to renew their blue badge taking a long list of medication from the doctor! These forms hoops loops seem to have no rhyme reason or common sense.... So pleased you got yours easy Yay result.

Puffthemagicdragon13 years ago

I didn't expect to get one after reading the problems people have been having on here. I wouldn't of appealed either if I hadn't got one. Is it another post code lottery ?

TheOtherDragon• in reply toPuffthemagicdragon13 years ago

It's "wouldn't have", not "wouldn't of"

*rolls eyes*

Lillytan12 years ago

Hi Puff, I did the same the other night...went on line filled out the form and pressed send...well I must say I was extremely surprised when I opened an email the next morning at 9.10 am saying I was successful in my application!! I think it was because I wrote about how I am now on ambulatory oxygen and need to carry it around with me even though I get breathless after a few steps. I'm happy because I can now apply for a bus pass which will come in handy for me...but have to says until it arrives I shall be weary of this being a scam of sorts as it was truly too easy lol

Puffthemagicdragon• in reply toLillytan12 years ago

I wonder if it's a postcode thing or just the way we filled in the form ?

Lillytan• in reply toPuffthemagicdragon12 years ago

Well I wondered that also, but I think saying I was now on ambulatory oxygen would certainly of helped my case lol..