Date: 15.05.2010
From: kevin
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Subject: blue badge
hi guys ive had ra for 1 year now i do not claim for anything but i strugle to walk a long way so i filled in a form got all my old appointments and perscriptions showing im on plaquinel ect and now they say ive got to see a nurse its as though they dont believe me ,god i wish they could see the pain ,so i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem ,i live in north lincs thanks kevin..p.s im 50 .
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Date: 15.05.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: blue badge
kevin have you actually applied for DLA ? I struggle to walk due to OA in my ankle - have to wear an Orthotic ankle brace and use a stick. When I applied for DLA I was refused the 1st time. I went to the Citizens Advice Bureau and they helped me with the form then I got it. Once I got that I went to the city council and they gave me the blue badge for parking [ even though I can't drive ] I can still use it when my son takes me out in his car. I also got a disabled bus pass - the only info I provided to them was a letter from my GP. I'm on Plaquenil as well [ but wasn't when I got DAL this was pre diagnosis of RA ] - I should go to your nearest CAB office if I were you.
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Date: 15.05.2010
From: kevin
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Subject: Re: blue badge
ive already filled one in myself i hope i did it right..
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Date: 15.05.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: blue badge
Shouldn't worry about it Kevin. ;0)
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Date: 15.05.2010
From: Abbie
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Subject: Re: blue badge
I think it varies in all areas. In my area you need to have high rate mobility to get a blue badge. Even though I can't walk more than 50- 75metres and that's with a stick I don't have one.
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Date: 16.05.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: blue badge
Hi Abbie, on the government's website it says OT or Physio can recommend one too. Can't remember which one but am sure if you google it you will find it.
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