Blue Badge Scheme

[granny grump]

Do you have to be referred by a doctor to get a blue badge. My sister has chronic asthma and arthritis

[Mamyalynne]

Her best plan is to apply and see.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge

[bednobs]

no

[barry1010]

No. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badge-can-i-get-one/can-i-get-a-blue-badge

[granny grump]

Thank you all for your help I will give it a go

[Sqad]

No.

[AuntPG]

You do not need to be referred by a doctor but may have to prove your disability through either a letter from your GP or sometimes they will organise a visit. Surprisingly they are very strict, and sometimes even if you are in receipt of a disability benefit it does not guarantee you will get a badge.

[Peter Pedant]

you apply thro your local blue badge office
( mine is piccadilly manchester) and fill out the form
and some sort of documentation is required

you overcome the reams of administrators who say things like
I dont think lymphoma is a cancer
if you say you are under the Christie, it doesnt mean you are
and - lets see if the sight is as bad as you say it is as a result of a secondary behind the eyeball.

and you get one - and golly it is worth all the hassle
including: is this you in the photograph ?

and being video'd - and luckily I was already walking into dustbins and telegraph poles before I realised I was on camera ( I looked around anxiously to see if anyone had seen me walk into a post box)

[Peter Pedant]

oh I dont drive by the way
someone drives me

[AuntPG]

Thank God For that!

[Mamyalynne]

I'm eligible due to vison issues too but haven't applied for one.

[Barsel]

The late husband of my dear friend had several heart attacks, transplants etc could hardly walk without getting out of breath, but he never was able to get a Blue Badge and he died when his heart finally gave up a few years ago.
He wouldn't appeal though against the decision and it's always worth doing that.
If your sister gets turned down, tell her to appeal.

[ladybirder]

APB @ 21.18 It does if you are in receipt of the Higher Rate Disability Allowance.

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

[rowanwitch]

No but a doctor's statement in support makes it more likely she will get one.

[granny grump]

Thank you all for your help

[granny grump]

Thank you all for your help My sister has a follow up appointment with her doctor at end of September and will bring it up with him