Blue badge application - good days and bad days?

Debran

MovingForwards said:

Debran said:

Thanks for your suggestion, Spoonie_Turtle.  I haven't asked but I would imagine that our council would have to hold a supply of forms for those of us who do not have access to a computer.  Should I be lucky enough to live another three years I'll try that tack next time.

Do they not have a link to a paper one on their website? My council does, as did my last council.
It also has two versions (1) straight entitlement (2) alternative based on description / affect on health.

 MovingForwards, your post spurred me into looking the details up.  It seems that the local council only accept online applications judging by this extract from one of their pages:

How can you apply?

You will need to complete a Blue Badge application form online.

If you are not able to apply online, your local library or Customer Service Centre will be happy to help and assist you with your application.

You can use the same form to apply for a new badge, reapply or change your details.

If you want to apply on behalf of your organisation you may qualify for an organisational badge.

Spoonie_Turtle

Debran said:

MovingForwards said:

Debran said:

Thanks for your suggestion, Spoonie_Turtle.  I haven't asked but I would imagine that our council would have to hold a supply of forms for those of us who do not have access to a computer.  Should I be lucky enough to live another three years I'll try that tack next time.

Do they not have a link to a paper one on their website? My council does, as did my last council.
It also has two versions (1) straight entitlement (2) alternative based on description / affect on health.

 MovingForwards, your post spurred me into looking the details up.  It seems that the local council only accept online applications judging by this extract from one of their pages:

How can you apply?

You will need to complete a Blue Badge application form online.

If you are not able to apply online, your local library or Customer Service Centre will be happy to help and assist you with your application.

You can use the same form to apply for a new badge, reapply or change your details.

If you want to apply on behalf of your organisation you may qualify for an organisational badge.

Oh, that's a real shame :-( Our council have the option to apply online, download the form to fill in then e-mail or post, or to phone to ask for a paper copy.

If you Google the name of your council and blue badge form, are there any other more promising results?

Debran

Spoonie_Turtle said:

Debran said:

MovingForwards said:

Debran said:

Thanks for your suggestion, Spoonie_Turtle.  I haven't asked but I would imagine that our council would have to hold a supply of forms for those of us who do not have access to a computer.  Should I be lucky enough to live another three years I'll try that tack next time.

Do they not have a link to a paper one on their website? My council does, as did my last council.
It also has two versions (1) straight entitlement (2) alternative based on description / affect on health.

 MovingForwards, your post spurred me into looking the details up.  It seems that the local council only accept online applications judging by this extract from one of their pages:

How can you apply?

You will need to complete a Blue Badge application form online.

If you are not able to apply online, your local library or Customer Service Centre will be happy to help and assist you with your application.

You can use the same form to apply for a new badge, reapply or change your details.

If you want to apply on behalf of your organisation you may qualify for an organisational badge.

Oh, that's a real shame :-( Our council have the option to apply online, download the form to fill in then e-mail or post, or to phone to ask for a paper copy.

If you Google the name of your council and blue badge form, are there any other more promising results?

When you go on the Gov.uk site relating to blue badge applications it refers you to our local council page wherein lies the said questionnaire.  

peterh29

I Had exactly the same problem on a good day i could walk but on a bad day i struggled with everyday living, There is no where on the forms to write this.
6 years ago i was very kindly awarded a blue badge because of my spinal problems and chronic pain i live in every day, 

Since having my blue badge it has given me so much more confidence as i knew if my back went into spasm whilst out walking i knew i could always get back into the car due to the space around the disabled parking bay. 

I owe this success to the nhs and all the people who have helped me over the years and getting enrolled onto a pain management course in Oxford, which really helped me a lot. and of course my wonderful carer who still helps me today

3secondmemory

I was in your position sometime ago, I applied for a blue badge and only used it in the circumstances where I felt it was warranted. Unfortunately others had no comprehension of my situation and I did experience a lot of nastiness. I used my blue badge to secure a disabled parking bay closer my place of work. Talk about outrage and inquisition! Most of my workplace were very hostile and Judge mental, despite knowing that for many years I’ve struggled with joint pain and stiffness particularly in the mornings and by the end of a shift! 

OP, you can’t win! Do what ever you need to do to minimise pain and maintain your health.