Blue Badge Assessment

Derwent

billywilly wrote: »

Isn't the easiest way to look at this is to use the 8pt descriptor of Getting Around under PIP?

Can stand and then move unaided more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 8 points.

As I stated earlier anyone who is awarded standard PIP mobility is now automatically entitled to a blue badge, so that would seem to be a sensible measure to apply across the board.

billywilly

Derwent wrote: »

As I stated earlier anyone who is awarded standard PIP mobility is now automatically entitled to a blue badge, so that would seem to be a sensible measure to apply across the board.

Maybe better to think in time rather than "how far". The average adult walks about 80 metres per minute. Therefore 50 metres would take about 37 seconds

If the LA assessor times the walking, someone claiming a BB should not be able to walk continuously for more than 37 seconds (and yes it does depend on their height and leg length, but then it makes it difficult!)
Someone that can walk for a minute, would be well out of the equation.

But then you have to also consider the honesty of the claimant. Some may count to 20 mentally and stop saying that they can't do anymore!

dori2o

billywilly wrote: »

Maybe better to think in time rather than "how far". The average adult walks about 80 metres per minute. Therefore 50 metres would take about 37 seconds

If the LA assessor times the walking, someone claiming a BB should not be able to walk continuously for more than 37 seconds (and yes it does depend on their height and leg length, but then it makes it difficult!)
Someone that can walk for a minute, would be well out of the equation.

But then you have to also consider the honesty of the claimant. Some may count to 20 mentally and stop saying that they can't do anymore!

But it‘s not always a question of how far they can physically walk, there is also the issue of walking without severe pain or discomfort.

For some, like me, the pain is there from the very first step (in fact the pain is there before I start walking, waling simply makes it worse), and therefore the distance is mostly irrelevant.

retiredandskint

Just a quick update my OH went for his assessment today with a physiotherapist. I was allowed to give answers when it was obvious OH missed the point. We were told that, taking everything into consideration, a recommendation will be given for a BB. Paperwork now goes to council for final decision. Told if they turn it down we can appeal. Watch this space.

Thanks for all helpful responses given.