Yay I got my Blue Badge!

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Folara
Folara Member Posts: 568
edited 25. Mar 2012, 15:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
I know it sounds daft but I have been awarded a BB again and I'm really pleased.

I didn't know I could get one unless on HRM so when I was refused my DLA last year and was too scared/tired etc to Appeal the decision I thought that's it I just won't be able to go anywhere cos of getting the wheelchair in/out of the car and so forth.

This really cheered me up. All I need now is a good decision on my DLA claim. :D

Fols x

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Fols
    Im so pleased for you, it makes such a difference has you know, and wishing you good luck with your DLA.xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    that's great news mi dear :D very pleased for you :D
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi
    Great news, You'll find it a real help......I havent got DLA but have the BB
    and it is grat

    Love
    Hileena
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Thanks everyone.

    If I could I would do a little dance like Tonys little man does. :D

    Fols x
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Thats great news,I have blue badge and it makes a big difference..nothing else though ,yet
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Oh I am pleased, they are such a help: well done! :) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • waddle
    waddle Member Posts: 116
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    i am pleased you got your blue badge it will help a lot, how do you go about applying for one if you dont mind me asking x
    Waddle :)
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,715
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Very good news, Fols. I am pleased for you.

    Re Higher Rate Mobility Allowance - if you get this your BB is renewed virtually automatically. I think there's also another category of disability which means it's automatic but can't remember what.

    Not getting HRM doesn't mean you can't get a BB though. I think it just means more questions and answers and maybe the GP's say so.

    Waddle - anyone can apply to their local council for one.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Yes I had to fill in a big form on line and then send in a copy of my driving license and a passport size photo. My GP said he had a request for me and sent it off so that's prob why I got it. I didn't know I could get it without the HRM, my Pain Consultant told me I could and I'm so glad I applied now. Had convinced myself I was going to be turned down.

    Waddle - look it up online, you can fill it all in there.

    Fols x
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    It takes many years practice and a nice lobotomy to learn that dance mi dear lol... I'll do a dance for ya eh? :D:D
    Folara wrote:
    Thanks everyone.

    If I could I would do a little dance like Tonys little man does. :D

    Fols x
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hahaha. Thank you Tony. You put a smile on my face before bedtime.

    Fols x
  • JuliaHod12
    JuliaHod12 Member Posts: 456
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Fols
    Have just applied for my Blue Badge..............fingers crossed :-)
    there's no system for allowing parking near shops for those without one and its most frustrating for my OH when he does his best to get me oput and about!

    Julia x
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Fingers crossed for you Julia.

    Fols x
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