It must vary by local authority then.... Vale of Glamorgan will not budge without a high/enhanced rate dla/pip.This is not true, you don't have to go through PIP or DLA to get a blue badge, you can be assessed for just the badge.
My Aunt (aged 91) also has a blue badge and is not in receipt of any benefits....she has never claimed any. It would be so wrong to only allow those who actually claim PIP to receive a blue badge.
It must vary by local authority then.... Vale of Glamorgan will not budge without a high/enhanced rate dla/pip.
I know because I've experienced it more than once.
I've just double checked, it seems they will make exceptions in certain circumstances following assessment by social worker and/or intervention from GP.Perhaps it's different for Wales?
All local authorities have to abide by national guidelines. It's a national scheme.
I applied on behalf of my Aunt for her badge (in England). It was just a case of filling out the form truthfully with details of her disabilities (all down to old age). We had to state her GP address on the form but this was just as a routine question and if he was contacted then it was only as a routine enquiry, not an active intervention as such. Not everyone who is eligible for benefits claims them, it would make no sense at all to penalise these people by not allowing them a blue badge. Maybe the rules are stricter for younger people applying for a blue badge? I certainly didn't have to jump through hoops to help my Aunt get a badge, all I had to do was to complete one very long form and send a photo and the usual proofs of ID.I've just double checked, it seems they will make exceptions in certain circumstances following assessment by social worker and/or intervention from GP.
But as a rule, dla/pip high rate mobility component recipients, registered blind or in receipt of war pensions mobility supplement are the only automatic entitlement to blue badge without jumping through many hoops first.
Maybe Wales is different?
For all those saying not true, despite my double checking for my local authority..... You are wrong. Either Vale of Glamorgan is different or Wales is different to the rest of the country.....
Why on earth would I make it up?
Don't all queue up to apologise for berating me...
Which is exactly what I said earlier when I double checked, the only automatic entitlement is dla/pip etc, otherwise intervention from social worker or gp.And the OP, and the others who have been quoted here, would be able to apply under the final para in your screenshot ie on evidence provided from their doctor, which means they don't have to be in receipt of any benefits
Which is exactly what I said earlier when I double checked, the only automatic entitlement is dla/pip etc, otherwise intervention from social worker or gp.
Try to keep up.
Or registered blind or severely visually impaired- don't need any benefits or intervention from GP etc etc.Which is exactly what I said earlier when I double checked, the only automatic entitlement is dla/pip etc, otherwise intervention from social worker or gp.
Try to keep up.
And I then went on to correct that on a subsequent post.No, this is what you said, and is what has been challenged by others here:
"As a general rule, they are only awarded these days to those in receipt of Enhanced rate PIP mobility component or High rate DLA mobility component.
There are usually no exceptions any longer."
I think we have now established from your screen shot and the experience of others here that there are exceptions, and badges are granted for those not in receipt of Enhanced PIP mobility component or High rate DLA, but can be granted on evidence from GP's and consultants.
So does mine and he qualifies here, again more proof that different authorities have different rules.As a side high rate mobility part of PIP doesn't automatically grant you a blue badge - my son gets this benefit becausecof his autism he can't go out on his own but he can walk more than 50 yards so it rules him out.
The annual diabetic eye screening is only funded to look for diabetic retinopathy (which includes diabetic maculopathy). Other eye conditions are generally dealt with by opticians who can write to the patient's GP requesting a hospital referral. Having said that, some conditions are so urgent or important that the diabetic eye screening programme will ensure that there is a referral even if the condition is not diabetic retinopathy. One of these conditions is wet AMD which develops very rapidly and can have a severe effect on eyesight.Yes, the consultant said it can halt the progress and is a very expensive treatment. He also said why didn't you see us before which was rather annoying as It had been diagnosed as 1st stage retinopthy at my annual diabetic clinic last August. The letter said, no treatment needed, see you in a year. 2 opticians also said retinopthy but the last didn't like the look of so arranged a visit to the hospital which was yesterday. Very scary as I'm wondering how many more are misdiagnosed and then it may not be treatable.
So does mine and he qualifies here, again more proof that different authorities have different rules.
Blue Badges aren't awarded for temporary conditions, but it's worth speaking to your local,council just to get confirmation that yours counts as a temporary condition or whether it would be considered more long term.
@ickihun The council decide using national guidelines. Local,councils only administer the scheme, they don't have discretion to make exceptions as they have to follow the national rules.
Yes, certain categories of people will automatically get a Blue Badge and only need to fill in part of the form, while others can apply for one and see if their condition meets the criteria. They'll have to fill out the whole form and answer questions so a decision can be made.
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