Applying for a Blue Badge The council administers the Blue Badge scheme for the Southampton area on behalf of the Department for Transport. You can also print out an application for an individual Blue Badge and return in person or by post to the Blue Badge Team, Post Room, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY.
Do I need a doctors letter to get a Blue Badge?
Proof of residency can be an official letter or document no more than 3 months old (copies only): GP or hospital letter. DWP or HMRC letter. Utility bill (gas, water, electric, telephone landline)
What illnesses qualify you for a Blue Badge?
you cannot walk without help from someone else or using mobility aids. you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes. walking is dangerous to your health and safety. you have a terminal illness, which means you cannot walk or find walking very difficult and have a DS1500 form.
How long does it take to get a Blue Badge Southampton?
The estimated wait times once we have received all the information required for the application is 6 to 8 weeks. We cannot process your application until we have received all of the information needed. If you need any help related to the application please contact us and we will assist you where possible.
How far can you walk to qualify for a Blue Badge?
This score is awarded to people who cannot walk further than 50 metres safely, repeatedly and to an acceptable standard.
Does arthritis qualify for Blue Badge?
You may be eligible for a blue badge, meaning you can park closer to where you need to go. If you claim benefits like Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, or you have difficulty getting around because of your arthritis, then this will support your application.
What questions do they ask for a Blue Badge assessment?
Describe how your condition affects your daily life and your mobility. Try to estimate how far you can travel without assistance, how long it takes you to travel this distance and how travelling this distance without assistance makes you feel e.g. if it causes you pain or makes you feel out of breath or dizzy.
What conditions count as a disability?
The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
What illnesses count as a disability?
Special senses and speech, such as impaired hearing, sight or speech. Respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. Cardiovascular illnesses, such as arrhythmia, congenital heart disease and heart failure. Digestive system, such as bowel or liver disease.
What medical conditions qualify for disability UK?
What counts as disability
- cancer, including skin growths that need removing before they become cancerous.
- a visual impairment – this means you’re certified as blind, severely sight impaired, sight impaired or partially sighted.
- multiple sclerosis.
- an HIV infection – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
What are the new rules for a Blue Badge near Southampton?
Blue Badge parking in Southampton
Blue Badge Holders can park free of charge in all on street pay and display bays and all off street surface car parks as well as West Park Multi-storey car park for any length of time.
Can you get a Blue Badge for anxiety?
Panic or anxiety attaches (attacks), crying, shouting or ‘freezing’. If you think the person you care for might be eligible for a Blue Badge, you can apply here. For ‘Non-Visible Disabilities’ a health professional who knows the person well will need to give some information.
How long does it take for a decision on a Blue Badge?
The Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability. It can take up to 12 weeks to process a Blue Badge application when we have the required documents.
Do you get free road tax with a Blue Badge?
Many blue badge holders are also eligible for exemption from paying road tax. People who don’t have a blue badge might also be able to get a road tax exemption. You’ll automatically get a refund for any full remaining months of road tax when you apply for exemption.
What do you say when applying for a Blue Badge?
Include any details you might have missed the first time. For example, if you have mobility problems, explain why using parking meters is painful or why it’s difficult for you to walk very far to get from your car to a shop.
How many mobility points do you need for a Blue Badge?
8 points
You’re automatically eligible for a Blue Badge if you either: scored 8 points or more in the ‘moving around’ area of your PIP assessment.
Can I be classed as disabled with osteoarthritis?
If I have arthritis, can I apply for disability benefits? If you have a disability – either physical or mental – you may qualify for financial help and benefits. Many people with arthritis struggle with mobility at times, and some struggle with their activities of daily living.
What benefits can you claim if you have arthritis?
If your condition affects your ability to work, you may be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). You can claim ESA while receiving Universal Credit and other benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP), but not while you are receiving Statutory Sick Pay.
What benefits can I claim if I have osteoarthritis?
if you’re aged 64 or under and need help with personal care or have walking difficulties, you may be eligible for the Personal Independence Payment. if you’re aged 65 or over, you may be able to get Attendance Allowance. if you’re caring for someone with rheumatoid arthritis, you may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance.
What proof do you need to show that you are disabled?
You should also present some medical evidence. The more credible medical evidence you can present, the more likely it is the judge will agree that you have a disability. The kind of evidence you might present would include medical reports, relevant GP records, specialist nurse or consultant reports.
Do you need to be claiming PIP to get a Blue Badge?
You can apply for a Blue Badge and will qualify without further assessment if you receive the qualifying level of benefits, of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP).