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Please can you tell me what the points are that people are referring to? Do you have to be in receipt of AAllowance to get a blue badge. I will be grateful of any advise as I am no longer able to go out with family as I would like as can't get out of car as the spaces are too narrow. Also, the parking is too far away from where I am going and am in pain by the time I get there.

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Newquay

No you don't unles it has changed. Just ring CAB up they will tell you right away.

I had a blue badge for years I had to get a letter from my GP and specialist, and apply for one.

I was on no benifits what so ever unles you count working tax credits.

All the very best.

G

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Sniffer8 in reply to Newquay

Hi - just renewed mother in laws, this was easy as she is registered blind so automatically qualifies. Mobility problems can be a little harder to evidence and may require assessment by such as a Physio or OT. Don't think you can involve GP as they could be seen as biased.

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Crackers1 in reply to Sniffer8

Thank you

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Crackers1 in reply to Newquay

Thank you

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Crackers1

Thank you

If you are in receipt of DLA/ PIP, go to the council office and ask for an application form for a blue badge, fill it in, and then take your award letter to verify that you are in receipt of DLA/PIP and the application form back to the council, they will photo copy your award letter, also ask for a receipt of your form and they will do the rest. It usually takes about 4-6 weeks

Hope that this helps you, good luck :) xxx

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Sadly I am not in receipt of any benefit. I am 70 years old so obviously not of working age. I am considering applying for attendance allowance though

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Go along to your local CAB office and they will help you fill in the form for Attendance allowance :) xxx

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panda60

Ring your local council and ask for the application form. I was turned down first time but appealed and was awarded one after a walking assessment. My GP was not involved and I am not on any benefit.

I agree with panda60. Just contact your local council and request application form. It is not a bad form to complete and you dont need to be in receipt of any benefits . If you can only walk a very short distance dont be afraid to tell them so. The council may call you for an assessment but I am told this is quick and nothing like what the DWP put you through. Having my blue badge has made things so much easier and I go out more than I would if I didnt have it. Good luck. Joolz.x

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Crackers1

Thank you all I think I will apply.

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TheAuthor

I can see that you have been given some wonderful advice so I will simply wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

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Crackers1 in reply to TheAuthor

Thank you everyone. It has been very sound advice and I much appreciate it.

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seren1970

I'm not on benefits and I've had a badge for 4 years x

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Crackers1

I think I shall just app,y as it sounds like a post code lottery! I will report back if I do apply and let you all gave an update. Thanks all.

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