Blue badge granted

[Princess61]

Morning would just like to say thank you to everyone that commented on a post I put on about applying for a blue badge. Would just like to share my local council accepted me after an assessment, so it is possible to apply for one without pip mobility. Will make such a difference to my life. X

[Welshcatlady]

So pleased for you, it does make a lot of difference. 👍😀

[Midori]

Yes, it is possible to get one after a Council decision, even though it is automatic with High Mobility PIP. It isn't advertised though; it's something you have to research for yourself, (and You don't have to be a driver to get a Council one), you just have to rely on others for lifts.

cheers, Midori

[Sugarhobbit]

That's great to hear. Yes you don't need to be in receipt of any benefits. I wasn't at the time I got mine. I definitely am now xx

[Princess61 in reply to Sugarhobbit]

Thank you, I've got pip standard daily living, but will ask to be reviewed when my review comes up.xx

[Midori in reply to Princess61]

It's the Mobility component of PIP that gets you the automatic one. I'm still on DLA, and I don't get Mobility at all, despite the fact I can hardly walk.

I don't want to go through all the darned hoops! At 76 and older than the NHS; (OK, only by 5 months and 1 day!) I'm too old for all the faffing about!

Cheers, Midori

[Sugarhobbit in reply to Princess61]

Your welcome.

I have just had my first review after 2 years or so. I'm on the standard for both daily living and mobility but my mobility is worse now. Just awaiting the outcome that can take upto 6 weeks. Been 3 weeks already. But they still pay me so I'm not in a rush xxx

[Princess61 in reply to Sugarhobbit]

Wishing you good luck for the outcome x please let me know how you get on. I scored 4 points originally in the mobility part, but have since found out I have osteoarthritis of the knee's, which really impact my walking, but at least I got my blue badge to help me.xx

[Princess61 in reply to Sugarhobbit]

Can I ask you what did they ask you on your review, was it similar to the original pip questions.x

[Sugarhobbit in reply to Princess61]

Hi there.

Sorry for the late reply.

They asked me all the questions from the pip assessment that was filled in with me.

I believe that the questions were the same if not similar.

Anyway I have just had my decision letter from pip.

I have been awarded the enhanced level for both parts. I scored 12 for each 8 believe (the forms are downstairs) it is also an ongoing award this time.

When I first got awarded pip the first part scored 8 and the second part mobility scored 10.

They also wrote to my gp for a report but this is probably standard.

I was pleased with how my review went. Even though I was stressed out in actual fact the assessment went well and I had no concerns with the assessor who was very thorough but equally gave me time to answer or explain my answers and was empathetic.

A good experience this time and last time.

It's how you are affected by your medical problems not the diagnosis.

I hope this helps.

I waited 6 weeks for the outcome and they will also backdate money with the increased awarded.

Sugarhobbit xxxx

[rosewine]

That's wonderful news.