Blue badge

cox1058

Hi - would anyone know please, if you can get a blue badge for parking, if you have osteoarthritis?

I really struggle with walking any distance and although I only leave the house once a week, I have to plan where I can go because of proximity of parking. I also ask my husband to find me a shopping trolley as soon as we arrive, so I have something to hold on to.

Anna

Hi @cox1058 and welcome to the online community,

I’ve attached a link below to the government information about who qualifies for a blue badge. There’s a list of those who will automatically qualify followed by those who might qualify, and your challenges with osteoarthritis might come under this.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badge-can-i-get-one/can-i-get-a-blue-badge

The decision about who can have a blue badge is made by your local council and will be based on the evidence you can provide. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau have published some guidance on applying that you might find helpful, and they can also be contacted for help:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/help-for-disabled-travellers1/blue-badge-scheme/applying-for-a-blue-badge/

I’m sure some of our members with osteoarthritis have applied for a blue badge, and hopefully they’ll come along to share their experience.

Best wishes,

Anna ( Moderator)

remmingtonwildhunter

I got a bluebage in 2019 just got my renewal done for 2nd time i have osteoarthritis...

I had my r,kee replaced 2014/l,knee 2017 both wrists fused 99 and 2005 an l,ankle fused in 18 an 20...An degenative back problems..

Send all you notes Dr notes any evidence on your worse day if they turn you down you can appeal also put down about your mindset £10 and 2 mugshotts all done on line good luck keep us posted...

olivia_b

@remmingtonwildhunter thank you for sharing your experience and your advice!

VikingGranny

I have osteoarthritis and have had a blue badge for a number of years, just renewed for another 3 years. It's a huge help with maintaining independence and getting out and about. Definitely worth applying for; you have nothing to lose!