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SeriousHoax
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Hi, my father's blue badge is up or renewal this month can anyone tell me if he will get a letter or form through the door to fill in his details or do you have to go to the post office to get a form or will it be easier to do it online thanks.
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  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 12,993 Forumite
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    i got a letter with a form from my council.

    best bet is to phone the issuing authority and ask them
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,796 Forumite
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    Our council automatically sends the form out before your current one runs out. The Post Office wouldn't be able to help. It is your local council who issues them.
  • bigbulldog
    bigbulldog Posts: 632 Forumite
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    Kent County Council want a copy of the award letter to show you have 12points on mobility,but it has to be within the last 12 months even on just renewing a bb.
  • poppy12345
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    bigbulldog wrote: »
    Kent County Council want a copy of the award letter to show you have 12points on mobility,but it has to be within the last 12 months even on just renewing a bb.
    Scoring 8 points in the "moving around part" gets the BB too because i had one when i scored that. This applies to all councils. Of course proof is needed for this too.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    It depends on your council

    I got a blue badge without a single point from mobility DLA !!
    I was assessed totally independantly from DWP benefits..
  • w06
    w06 Posts: 917 Forumite
    I'm almost certain i renewed mine online last time. Don't think I've ever had a renewal reminder
  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,771 Forumite
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    Contact your council asap. Please note it can take a few weeks to process.
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,521 Forumite
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    edited 10 May 2017 at 8:33PM
    50Twuncle wrote: »
    It depends on your council

    I got a blue badge without a single point from mobility DLA !!
    I was assessed totally independantly from DWP benefits..



    There has to be some leeway, as old people are expected to put up with more disability than younger people just to get AA (which doesn't even consider outdoor mobility), so there will be lots who would be housebound without transport help.
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    Apply for or renew a Blue Badge link
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,796 Forumite
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    Funnily enough I have just renewed mine. Checked with the council and they said can do it upto 6 weeks before expiry date. Went through the above link. Had to upload DLA, proof of address and a photo. Next day it was accepted and had to ring to pay the fee.
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