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Seeing the council tomorrow about getting a disability badge but feeling a little apprehensive as some days I’m pain free, whereas bad flare up days I can hardly walk 50 yards!

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Good luck 🤗

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Tinat3

Think about how you feel on your worst day and tell them your experiences. Good luck x

good luck.

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28maggie11

Your worst day

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Matalow

Take medical evidence from your Rhumy I had one assor that didn’t know what Ra was . Good luck

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Staffiel

Give your worse case scenario. You should be fine.

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Pamelah5

I have had a blue badge since April, I could had applied in 2017, was given 10 points for mobility with PIP which meant I did not need to go for a means test. Must be said I wasn't happy about applying but knew it would help.

If fact when I handed in my form was asked why had I not applied much sooner. Badge was delivered to local library. I only use the badge if I really need to, not when having good days. Must admit it does make life that little easier.

Hope all goes well.

Best wishes

Pamela x

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cathie

If you’re on biologics this could be decisive

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Fifi2 in reply to cathie

Does that make a difference?

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cathie

When I got mine earlier this year the nurse said it was a clincher. I was too mobile for it to be straightforward but when she heard who was my consultant and that I was on biologics that sealed it. Showed that it was serious.

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rab1874

Good luck 👍

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QAGS

You will get it, tell them about your worst days, also you have an incurable condition. Back it up with letters from your Rheumatologist, GP, anyone. Flare ups are common, they should know that

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Gigi71

I believe it’s now 25 m. I have an automatic blue badge as I get the the high mobility rate and can’t walk anywhere without a rollater. Good luck.

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Mebee

Hi everyone thanks for all the comments and support I was in there 7 minutes with all my med notes before they told me I am able to get one which will make life a little easier on my off days.

in reply to Mebee

Well done 👍

I’m the same good luck 😉

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PinkLamb

Aw great news!!

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