?? HELP PLEASE? Can I get a BLUE BADGE for my son with ADHD on low rate mobility??

longhotbath

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Many LAs give the impression that you HAVE to be on a certain level of DLA but this isn't really the case. They do this so that they don't have to do independent assessments for Blue Badges but it doesn't mean that you can't get a badge if not on DLA. This was exactly the case for where I lived, although all the information led you to believe otherwise.

What I meant is that to automatically satisfy the Blue Badge criteria in my county, you need to get the higher rate mobility part of the DLA or war pensioners mobility. Other than that,and the form I was given was very clear, you have to fill in the part where you list the reasons why you should get one. The Blue Badge bods would then write to the Childs GP or consultant to get a clearer picture as to why a blue badge is needed.

They do not try to mislead you. In my childs case, he has already been assessed by the DLA, gets higher rate mobility as he cannot stand let alone walk, and we dont need to supply futher evidence - when he was 2, he didnt get higher rate mobility DLA as you have to be 3 to apply, and the blue badge bods wrote to his neuropaediatrician for supporting evidence.

GPedro

QUEENY-V wrote: »

hi i just want to know if it's possible to get a blue badge parking badge for my son who has ADHD? He gets DLA middle rate care & lower rate mobility. He has no awareness of danger and I have to constantly hold his hand so he doesn't run out behind cars etc. It is a knightmare if I go shopping to try and find our car whilst holding onto him (aged 8), my other son (aged 5 also has ADHD but waiting to hear about DLA) and my 8 week old baby & pushchair plus the shopping. I try not to go anywhere with them but it's hard. It would be a godsend if we could park in the safe places right at the front of the shops/ supermarkets etc. but would this be possible? Has anyone got one like this?[/B]
Thanks ever so much for replies and advice xx
ps they only have a few parent & child spaces in most places and are always taken, it's a good day if you can get one of those! Yet they have at least 3 times more disabled spaces that allways seem to be empty. I'm going by my 24hr tesco.

Would you not be concerned that you may be depriving someone of a disabled space? Maybe someone that has a genuine debilitating physical disability?

Just use the parent and child spaces when you can, or go shopping at quieter times.

mouseymousey99

Or maybe ask for some more spaces - so that their is no issue between physical or other needs for BB holders?

Oldernotwiser

longhotbath wrote: »

They do not try to mislead you. .

In the case of the Isle of Wight, the BB information very clearly stated that you wouldn't get a badge unless you claimed DLA. We therefore didn't try to get one for my husband for several years. It was only when a colleague told me that he had a BB but didn't claim DLA that we went away and claimed anyway. This was about 3/4 years ago, so hopefully they may have changed the information by now.

Confusedconsumer_2

Blue Badge Helpline



The Blue Badge Helpline can give you more information about using the Blue Badge Scheme. The Helpline is open from 9am to 5pm and you can leave a message after hours. The Helpline number is 020 7944 2914 or 0161 367 0009.


Hope this helps. Good Luck

sarahlouise210

GPedro wrote: »

Would you not be concerned that you may be depriving someone of a disabled space? Maybe someone that has a genuine debilitating physical disability?

Just use the parent and child spaces when you can, or go shopping at quieter times.

How very patronising ....ADHD though not entirely physical is " a genuine debilitating" disability ! You are assuming the OP only ever goes shopping to supermarkets where there ARE parent and child places...what about when they go to other places?? And there are no "quieter times" when you have a child with ADHD as they are always unpredictable. I dont take my child out shopping anymore as she is so unpredictable, but some are not so lucky and have no-one who can look after them (or who is prepared to look after them !!)

welshmoneylover

I keep reading about this ADHD syndrome, can someone explain it to me and how it affects a child?

Ta x

Oldernotwiser

sarahlouise210 wrote: »

How very patronising ....ADHD though not entirely physical is " a genuine debilitating" disability ! You are assuming the OP only ever goes shopping to supermarkets where there ARE parent and child places...what about when they go to other places?? And there are no "quieter times" when you have a child with ADHD as they are always unpredictable. I dont take my child out shopping anymore as she is so unpredictable, but some are not so lucky and have no-one who can look after them (or who is prepared to look after them !!)

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robpw2

welshmoneylover wrote: »

I keep reading about this ADHD syndrome, can someone explain it to me and how it affects a child?

Ta x

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

computershack

glossgal wrote: »

Officially you are supposed to have a physical disability that severely restricts your walking ability to get a Blue Badge

Isn't quite right. We have one for my son who is autistic, awarded on the grounds more of safety than anything else as he can have sudden unexpected panic attacks and run off in any direction without any regards to his own safety.