I'd like a blue badge

[Homer]

Hi everyone, it's been on my mind a lot so here goes, I'd like a blue badge but feel quite daunted at the process and even like a fraud, I can't walk to far with out being in pain, just bought myself a rather lovely walking stick by the way! currently got a bad foot at mo out of the blue, fibroymialga I guess, anyway I have a nearly 4 yr old too and it's such a task to be any where, I do push myself but I know and feel it would make outings soooo much easier , and one less thing to worry about, I try to make tasks as easiest as I can, you thoughts would appreciated, I really feel I'd be laughed at which I know isn't true as I have amazing doc who'll back me

Thanks all much love Nicki x

[Devonlady]

Apply apply apply, the worst that can happen is they refuse but always worth trying. I got refused a few times then got it eventually. Get your doctor to back you up.

[Homer in reply to Devonlady]

Thank you for your reply it helps to hear others story,

Kind regards Nicki x

[tess10]

Apply for defo as devonlady said they can only say no, you apply through your local council and yet again treat the form as your worst possible day, annoying the things we have to do. i have had mine for almost two years and it really does make my life so much easier good luck xx

[Homer in reply to tess10]

Thank you Tess I will look in to it through my local council, and get back up letters from docs and consultant, take care and glad it helps you so much any thing to make life a little easier eh

Nicki xxx

[pennells]

go for it , i got one , just filled in the form and asked the doctor if she would also write if they asked and she said yes, i use a walking stick and i stayed in and never went out because of the walking , now i can park closer to were i have to be and its so much easyer, give it a try , sue x

[Homer in reply to pennells]

Thank you. Nicki x

[hamble99b]

go for it! there is a form on it for your gp to fill in. If you are in pain before and whilst you walk then you cannot walk 50 yds - not as my friend put "Yes I can, but it always hurts" they ignore everything after yes.regards, sandra

[Homer in reply to hamble99b]

Thank you

Nicki x

[crissy]

Just do it lol

[Homer in reply to crissy]

I've just posted a blog I've submitted my request on line tonight for blue badge!!!!!

Kind regards Nicki xxxx

[nanatre]

Go for it, the best thing I ever did. Good luck x

[suejayjay]

I applied on line for mine. Didn't need a Drs. letter but did have to have a medical assesment. Was convinced I hadn't been sucsessful as it is my arms, back & neck that are my worst problem and turning to park etc. Assessor said I was a bit unusual as they are more used to dealing with the lower half and the questions are biased towards that. But she was lovely. I don't know what she said but within 3 days of my assesment I heard I had been given Blue Badge and mine arrived today! As others have said. Worst that can happen is you get turned down THIS TIME!. But if you dont ask you don't get. Good luck. XX

[Homer in reply to suejayjay]

Nice one fingers crossed x

[Patches12]

Hi i have just got blue badge from council .try yours they may do you one

[Farmerboy]

Applying for a blue badge varies between councils in the criteria they use to acess people who apply for a blue badge. You will have to have an acessment to verify your need for a badge. We all have seen people using Blue badge spaces and walking away without any visible imparement. Councils are getting tough on applicants now due to abuse.

[bantam12 in reply to Farmerboy]

The disability doesn't have to be visible, my husband looks "normal" but has severe heart disease so walking is a problem.

[Farmerboy in reply to bantam12]

A friend tried three times had three acessments and was refused each time then a HP wrote on her next application and a blue badge awarded.

[Hidden]

I have applied. Was turned down as I could walk. My local authority said they had tightened up on criteria because system had been abused, but my friend in a different borough much less disabled than me got one easily.In my mother’s borough they’re difficult to get, too. I had to jump through hoops to get her one - she’s 90 and has a serious heart condition and Cervical Spondylosis so can barely walk. Initially a couple of years ago they turned her down-because she could walk ( albeit a slow shuffle on a stick). Last year they agreed to give her a badge. Getting the badge has been wonderful. I can now get her to medical appointments so much more easily. I was becoming absolutely done in trying to walk her from the car to various places- I have Cervical Spondylosis, no disks now upper back , and have had Fibromyalgia for around 30 years. Good luck - it’s always worth a go. Try and find out what the criteria are before you fill in the form would be my tip.