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 long does it take to get a Blue Badge in Hampshire?
within 12 weeks
If you are eligible, you should receive your Blue Badge within 12 weeks from when we receive your fully completed application. Ensure you include all requested documentation and evidence at the point of submitting your form.
How long does it take for a decision on a Blue Badge?
What happens after you’ve applied. It could take a long time for your application to be processed. You should contact your council if you haven’t heard back within 6-8 weeks. You might be asked to do a mobility assessment.
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 rate of mobility do you need for a Blue Badge?
People who automatically get a Blue Badge
you receive a Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) because you can’t walk more than 50 metres (a score of 8 points or more under the ‘moving around’ activity of the mobility component)
What illnesses qualify you for a Blue Badge?
You may be able to get a Blue Badge if you: have a permanent disability that means you can’t walk or have difficulty walking.
Hidden Disabilities
- depression.
- anxiety.
- bipolar.
- agoraphobia.
- autism.
- ADHD.
- coeliac disease.
- crohn’s disease.
Can I apply for a Blue Badge with anxiety?
The new Blue Badge criteria will ensure eligibility for people who: Cannot undertake a journey without there being a risk of serious harm to their health or safety or that of any other person. Cannot undertake a journey without it causing them very considerable psychological distress.
Can you track progress of Blue Badge?
You can track the progress of your application at any time, by logging in to your account.
Does a Blue Badge increase insurance?
Does a Blue Badge affect car insurance? In general, no. But some insurers might offer a discount to Blue Badge holders, as they can park in potentially more secure areas.
What photo is acceptable for Blue Badge?
You’ll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. You’ll also need a photo or scan of your: proof of identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence) proof of address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter)
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.
Can I get a Blue Badge with arthritis?
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.
Will I get PIP if I have 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). We will need to see a copy of the proof of eligibility which will look like the samples below.
Do Blue Badge holders get cheaper insurance?
If you don’t qualify for the Motability scheme, there may still be the possibility to get help and discounts. If you are on the blue badge scheme, (meaning you can park in designated disabled spaces), some insurers will give you a discounted policy.
How many points do you need for low mobility?
If you get between 8 and 11 points in total, you’ll get the mobility component of PIP at the standard rate. If you get at least 12 points in total, you’ll get the mobility component at the enhanced rate.
Can you get a car on low rate mobility?
No, standard rate PIP cannot be used to join the Motability Scheme, you must apply for and receive one of the following allowances: Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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.
Can a family member use a Blue Badge?
The badge is for the sole use of the person named on it. It must only be displayed if the badge holder is travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger, or if someone is collecting them or dropping them off.
Can I get mobility allowance if I have a Blue Badge?
However, if you have an allowance which ends before the three-year period ends, your Blue Badge will coincide with this. Alongside Blue Badges, mobility allowance can also be a good way to find yourself perfect Motability deals.
How do you prove anxiety as a disability?
If you apply for disability benefits under Anxiety-Related Disorders, you can prove your case through medical records, letters and reports from your doctor, and your own testimony.
What qualifies anxiety as a disability?
Anxiety can considered a disability if you have well-documented evidence that it impacts your ability to work. If you meet the medical requirements outlined by the SSA’s Blue Book and have earned enough work credits, you will be deemed disabled by the SSA and you will be able to get disability for anxiety.