can I get a blue badge if....

sbolam

I dont get DLA...currently I am appealing my failed ESA medical and i really dont have the strenght to fight another one at the same time..but it would be alot easier for me at the moment if I had a blue badge.

I am not sure if you can apply for one if you dont get dla.

any info would be great.

stephen

Ankyspond

I have both but you can get a blue badge without getting DLA, it really helps to get closer parking and you can also s a blue badge to get half price tickets at some concerts, theatres and so you don't have to queue.

sbolam

Ankyspond wrote:

I have both but you can get a blue badge without getting DLA, it really helps to get closer parking and you can also s a blue badge to get half price tickets at some concerts, theatres and so you don't have to queue.

thanks for the info...i never knew you could get things like money off..interesting.

Ankyspond

Just posted as new topic for others info, but example I gave was at Take That concert at Wembly other week didn't have to queue and got let in as soon as doors opened. x

frogmorton

Course you can Stephen....

take a look online at the application process in your area..it varies.

In our area the GP used to have to sign, but now it's all online with the odd random one checked out via the GP as far as l can see.

DLA is not a prerequisite, but CAN be a passport to blue badge if you get higher rate mobility component

Love
Toni xx

barbara12

Hi Stephen
Toni has said it all, I just want to say good luck, I couldnt do without mine..

liesa

had my blue badge for over 20 years (was orange) only had DLA for the last 4 years i think... just renewing my badge, i can even use it when we go on holiday... florida!! funny thing one year we parked next to another UK blue badge holder who was also from East Sussex!! small world...
good luck.. opens up lots of oportunities for you xx

sbolam

thanyou all for your support...I have downloaded the form once i have the photos. it will be in the post.

sbolam

ok, form is now in the post, sent it signed for to make sure it gets there..does it usually take the full 8 weeks to get it all sorted..seems a little long winded to me..but i am sure they are very busy.

Poppyg1rl

Hi Stephen,
I got my blue badge last month now I don't know if the procedures are different for each council but, for me I posted my forms off on the Monday
and was utterly gob smacked when my blue badge arrived on the Friday of the same week :shock: brilliant service and it's been so useful, I'm in and out of hospital, physio, hand therapy, gp's etc and it's made life so much easier, I'm so glad I applied. Good Luck and let us know how you get on? Love and hugs xxx

sbolam

I will do...

funny thing is...i was expecting the form to be question after question, but it was so easy to fill in. I was well umm....shocked

liesa

well lets hope it gets sorted soon for you and you get your badge it really is a very good thing to have..