Blue badge

[Lynn29754]

Does anyone with RA have a blue badge for parking? I have applied and been rejected. As well as RA I have AF, 2 hip replacements, OA, OP??

[Littlefruitbat]

Hi - yes I do, but like you I was turned down the first time I applied. The decision was later overturned but I had to provide a lot of medical evidence to support my application. Good luck!

[fastball]

I have a blue badge and am now on my second one. They run for so long and then you have to reapply. The first on i had the GP to support my request i think there is a section on the form for your GP to fill in.

Try again and ask your GP to fill it in, If you dont get mobility which would be automatic .

Wish you luck . XXXX

Chris

[earthwitch]

Only thing I can suggest is to get help from someone filling in the forms - the CAB disability advisors know exactly what they are looking for, and can make sure that you don't say anything that will go against you or explain it well enough. For example, they may have assumed that because you have had hip replacements now, that has fixed your walking problems.

[Artroc56]

If your condition is variable so that you have good days and bad days, always describe your condition at it worst. Don't lie, but let them know what it's like when it is bad as that could happen at any time.

[sandraw21]

That was what I was told by my OT. Just remember when you fill in these forms that they don't know you from Adam, and need you to use your worst day as a base line. I got my mobility after the OT told me that and then the blue badge is automatic then

[Jeanabelle60]

WHAT?????? this is outrages! i applied when i was first diagnoised. card sent withine days.....i would take that higher if i was you. don't let this pass. you are very much entitled to a badge.......keep us informed please. i'm serious, don't let this pass.......start asking Q's.....

[bella-bailey]

I have RA I am in the process of applying for a blue badge will let you know if I get one as soon as I can

[MaryTH]

I had no problem getting a blue badge, I have Asthma/COPD as well as RA. The problem I have is being turned down for DLA. Any advice would be appreciated x

[coffeeat20]

I have just gone through the nightmare of this blue badge thing,was there for over an hour explaining myself!Thank god when they phoned they said I would get one.I would appeal if I was you. Good luck

[Lynn29754]

I finally got a blue badge.