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  • pwales_2
    pwales_2 Posts: 523 Forumite
    idvi wrote: »
    what about blue badge entitlement to park on yellow and single lines?

    the whole point of that is to let people who have serious walking difficulties have closer access to places.. thats the whole point. its NOT exclusive to wheelchairs.. if you think that then no wonder you think the way you do, because you dont understand what the blue badge is for

    its for anyone with severe mobility problems, not just if they are in a chair or need extra space. its like you have misinterprited what the blue badge is for -. someone on crutches doesnt need the extra space (usually) - they need the blue badge because walking is difficult/uncomfortable/painful etc
    hang on you asked mre why i needed it so i told you not anyone else you are loosing the plot of all this
  • pwales_2
    pwales_2 Posts: 523 Forumite
    idvi wrote: »
    what about blue badge entitlement to park on yellow and single lines?

    the whole point of that is to let people who have serious walking difficulties have closer access to places.. thats the whole point. its NOT exclusive to wheelchairs.. if you think that then no wonder you think the way you do, because you dont understand what the blue badge is for

    its for anyone with severe mobility problems, not just if they are in a chair or need extra space. its like you have misinterprited what the blue badge is for -. someone on crutches doesnt need the extra space (usually) - they need the blue badge because walking is difficult/uncomfortable/painful etc
    and here we are back to the origional point severe mobility problems being scared to walk through town is not a severe mobility problem
  • idvi
    idvi Posts: 276 Forumite
    pwales wrote: »
    hang on you asked mre why i needed it so i told you not anyone else you are loosing the plot of all this

    and thats fair enough - but look at other situations.. now your diverting it. im just trying to explain to you why others not in a chair might need it

    like i said, if you look at someone in crutches, they dont need the extra space usually, but still have mobility problems because its uncomfortable, painful or difficult and threfore need the space

    its not significantly different with someone who has severe mental health or behavioural problems.. they are still in pain/distress or discomfort, except its in their head
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  • idvi
    idvi Posts: 276 Forumite
    pwales wrote: »
    and here we are back to the origional point severe mobility problems being scared to walk through town is not a severe mobility problem

    why is it not a mobility problem if it stops you from walking into town?

    OF COURSE its a mobility problem. its to do with someones mobility
    2 esa medicals passed successfully (support group - it can be done!!)!! :j
  • pwales_2
    pwales_2 Posts: 523 Forumite
    idvi wrote: »
    and thats fair enough - but look at other situations.. now your diverting it. im just trying to explain to you why others not in a chair might need it

    like i said, if you look at someone in crutches, they dont need the extra space usually, but still have mobility problems because its uncomfortable, painful or difficult and threfore need the space

    its not significantly different with someone who has severe mental health or behavioural problems.. they are still in pain/distress or discomfort, except its in their head
    yes people with crutches need them as they obviously have a problem with walking ..depreesed people dont
  • pwales_2
    pwales_2 Posts: 523 Forumite
    idvi wrote: »
    why is it not a mobility problem if it stops you from walking into town?

    OF COURSE its a mobility problem. its to do with someones mobility
    tell it to your next appeal you are boring me now
  • idvi
    idvi Posts: 276 Forumite
    pwales wrote: »
    yes people with crutches need them as they obviously have a problem with walking ..depreesed people dont

    i know depressed people dont

    im talking about severe anxiety because they have equal problems with discomfort and difficulty with their mobility, funnily enough
    2 esa medicals passed successfully (support group - it can be done!!)!! :j
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,097 Forumite
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    Mobility is a lot more than about walking.
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  • pwales_2
    pwales_2 Posts: 523 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    Mobility is a lot more than about walking.
    then why was she told no by the goverment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • pwales wrote: »
    and here we are back to the origional point severe mobility problems being scared to walk through town is not a severe mobility problem

    Being UNABLE to walk SOMEWHERE due to ONE OR MORE DISABILITIES, whether they be mental or otherwise, is a severe mobility problem.
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