renewal ofblue badge

gemini1945
gemini1945 Member Posts: 3
edited 10. Aug 2010, 07:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
info wanted please on blue badge etc

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  • sanmar63
    sanmar63 Member Posts: 117
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    gemini1945 wrote:
    info wanted please on blue badge etc

    Best thing to do is ring your local social services office and ask for the person who deals with the blue badge scheme. He/She should explain how to go about getting one.

    Hope this helps, Sandra 8)
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    gemini1945 wrote:
    info wanted please on blue badge etc
    Hi I just applied to my local council, search online for them, you can download and print out the form if you like, fill it in then send it off.
    You can apply for one if you get dla, if not there is a section to fill in saying why you need one.
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,793
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Can you sort of 'self-cert' now then??

    No need for GP backing if yo dont get the higher mobility rate???

    Love

    Toni xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gemini,

    Afraid I can't help you but wanted to say hi and nice to meet you. Cris x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and welcome,

    here is a link

    http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=279&LGIL=0&ServiceName=Apply+for+a+Blue+Badge+parking+permit

    for more info.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Your post was brief and to the point - I'm not sure what sort of info you want.

    Begin the renewal process at least six - eight weeks BEFORE the expiry of your current badge. Obtain the form by any means you choose, remember the photo, photocopy your completed form and send it off to the relevant office, keeping your copy as proof of completion. Hopefully the badge will arrive before the old one expires. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, I just had an interview today for my first application for a blue badge. I have to say it was an awful experience. Was probably in there for less than 5 minutes and it was pretty much a tick box exercise. I tried to explain the complexities of my life and how, although I was walking, I was in pain all the time, etc. but she just moved on to the next question. I felt humiliated and demeaned by it. I can't imagine for one minute that I will get one as everyone except me had walking sticks and helpers and all sorts. So better luck to others!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,793
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    salamander wrote:
    Well, I just had an interview today for my first application for a blue badge. I have to say it was an awful experience. Was probably in there for less than 5 minutes and it was pretty much a tick box exercise. I tried to explain the complexities of my life and how, although I was walking, I was in pain all the time, etc. but she just moved on to the next question. I felt humiliated and demeaned by it. I can't imagine for one minute that I will get one as everyone except me had walking sticks and helpers and all sorts. So better luck to others!

    Will cross my fingers for you Sal

    You might be suprised.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I hope you get the badge. These tick box forms are awful, it must be impossible for the person reading the form to know what your problems are and why you need a badge. Good luck, I hope you're able to have the badge.
    Love Sue
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Toni and Sue, don't hold a lot of hope though. Will appeal if I don't get as am struggling at the moment.
    tc
    xx

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