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Hi Forum

Call me pedantic ... can't help it 😁

I was curious to know about the rationale that overturned previous two applns and wanted an explanation for delys in processing of appeal/review.

i emailed the council BB team. Instead of answering my query they replied to say my application had been transferred to new local authority. Fair enough as i did notify them of our move. It seems evasive and 'work shy' to say the least not to offer a response to my questions. i dont know if i made a mistake or they did ? 🤷🏽‍♀️

I want to know for future ref and ofc can help others too

Hi Sum

Congratulations on getting your Blue Badge, it just shows you not to give up and keep chasing for an answer 👏🏻

Quite often claimants will give up as they do not want to be a burden, your post informs claimants not to give up and be persistent 👍

Gary

Hi Sum

Congratulations on your persistence, for some members they find it hard to chase, your post shows it pays to chase 👏🏻

Gary

Hi All ,

Just an update for those that might be interested. I've been chasing LA for an update on BB appeal.

No surprise that the process chugged along at snails pace and way past their published response deadlines , persistent calls to prod them helps i think.

Called today and recvd 3 emails , to confirm BB approved . No formal apology or explanation for delays , which obvs impacts a disabled persons freedom of movement etc.

Hi Rozm2004

It can vary across regions, we have come across your dilemma before on the forum, I believe they contacted blue badge and sorted something out.

You do not have to be in receipt of PIP to get a blue badge, if you have a good Dr they may be able to wire you a support letter.

Gary

Hi
I just wondered if anyone had any idea how long review forms are taking to come back
I sent mine in July 14th but have been told it can take a year
My current award is until may 2026 but blue badge runs out March 2026 which I really need
Thank you

Hi, my mum has had 2 strokes, she is incontinent and has a blue badge. My dad has to do everything for her, wash her, dress her, cook for her, and she has to be with someone 24 hours a day. my mum gets Attendance Allowance, has the blue badge and my dads Carers Allowance claim has been denied because he is getting his state pension. Is this correct?? it just seems really unfair

I used CAB online form to ask for support re BB refusal.

Today i got a callback from CAB re my query. They wanted more info before offering me an appointment . I told them i had already posted the review..

I thought ppl would be interested to know that the CAB include BB refusals in the scope of their work and they do contact you.

Thx for your responses - FYI sons PIP award was 12 points for planning + folo ,BUT 0 for moving around .

Posted a request for BB review today. i'm in a 'nothing to lose' 'no one cares' frame of mind atm, so have 'thrown caution to the wind.'

Apols - lost for words, so relying heavily on the clichés 😕

I receive standard mobility scoring 10 points for descriptor e- this gives automatic eligibilty for a Blue Badge in my borough anyway
. Enhanced mobility does not mean you automatically qualify, I believe you are asked to produce evidence to help your application.

Gaddy

Did your son get a pip award for full mobility? If he did, that award should qualify him for a blue badge. I would apply again and send a copy of the pip award. 10 points or more will qualify him with planning and following a journey.

Onyx123

Apols for duplicating the query ...ofs i've lost the plot on this one:S

Hi Sum

I have answered your question in your other post: www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-...ce-next-steps#307922

Gary

Hi Sum

Your question is outside the remit of the forum, we would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk they will be able to take all your son's circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.

Gary

Hiya Forum

I cant remember if i have shared and asked about this issue on here before .... apologies if i have duplicated

I've searched in the forum to find answers but its not easy to filter through and find matches

here i am hoping for your thoughts ....

I have applied for blue badge for my son twice . both applications have been refused .

I applied for a blue badge twice for my son , after his epilepsy diagnosis. Both applns were refused. The only option atm , while waiting for PIP review and appeal responses , is to write to the authority to review the decision.

the context:

2024 PIP award inc 12 pts mobility component for Planning and moving around , based on descriptor (F) 'cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, assistance dog or an orientation aid.'
nil pts for moving around

First BB refusal was in Nov 23, before we had the PIP decision in Mar 24/MR in Jun24. The 6 month window to request a BB review the had lapsed by then.

Second BB refusal in Jun25. No change in PIP atm. But mobility has changed due to sciatica

Reason for refusal the first time was that he didn't meet the hidden disability criteria or prescribed medicines for pain from walking , or psychological distress

Reason for refusal the second time was that we had said he could walk a short distance, despite the pain and distress can take over, but it varies.

My brother is epileptic and has a BB, although lives in another borough. He had BB before PIP award. So i am confused about the refusals in our case.

i feel i am missing something in my understanding re hidden disabilities - should i ask for a review ?

Your thoughts ?

Dear Forum ,

I applied for a blue badge twice for my son , after his epilepsy diagnosis. Both applns were refused. Wonder if worth asking for review ?

2024 PIP award inc 12 pts mobility component for Planning and moving around , based on descriptor (F) 'cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, assistance dog or an orientation aid.'
nil pts for moving around

First BB refusal was in Nov 23, before we had the PIP decision in Mar 24/MR in Jun24. The 6 month window to request a BB review the had lapsed by then.

Second BB refusal in Jun25. No change in PIP atm. But mobility has changed due to sciatica

Reason for refusal the first time was that he didn't meet the hidden disability criteria or prescribed medicines for pain from walking , or psychological distress

Reason for refusal the second time was that we had said he could walk a short distance , but pain and distress can take over but it varies.

i am confused. My brother is epileptic and has a BB, although lives in another borough. He had BB before PIP award.

i feel i am missing something in my understanding re hidden disabilities - should i ask for a review ?

Your thoughts ?

I also currently do not get mobility on my current claim.

But I added on my form that I now have a blue badge and other struggles, will they automatically add mobility if I’m entitled. Or would I need to start again?!

Hi,

I’ve finally received a text from PIP - 12 months later. Saying;

This is a message from Health Assessment Advisory Service. We conduct Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is for information only, to let you know that we are managing your PIP assessment. We will look at the available evidence and will contact you with an appointment if we need to arrange an assessment with you.

Does this mean I’ll be reassessed? I received a on going award 10 years ago. This was a light touch review. I was awarded via a tribunal, and they said it’s inappropriate to fix a term.

What’s the likelihood of an award that was won via court to be reduced. I’ve added that I now have a blue badge (I didn’t 10 years ago and wasn’t awarded mobility back then).

Just rather anxious

How long is this wait?!

Hi I have been told by some that I should just be happy and shut up. Not on here. However me being me that just got my back up. I know I was awarded maximum possible but it does not sit well with my internal sense of justice/fairness. Can I make my feelings known about certain scores and the statements attached without risking them reducing my award.
I got 15 points on Daily living , 12 on mobility.
There are a lot of scores I still don't agree with on both parts but 0 for moving around is really twisting my melons 🤬. At assessment, at MR I argued both times Can I send them a letter so my objections to certain scores can be noted , especially if in the future they try to reduce or stop award.

Was hoping to get a Blue badge as it's getting harder to get out and about due to pain.
Thanks again for all the help and support.

Hi there

Quick question for anyone that can help. I gave my review form November 24. Didn't hear back at all until I phones up in June, as my blue badge needed renewing and my pip was runninh out.
On the call they said an extension letter had been sent out until June 26. They then said I'd probably only hear from them in November.

Which brings me to now. I received a Maximus has my review text on monday, which went me spiraling. I'm recently coming down from a bipolar episode. As the text was so unexpected I thought I'd be dealing in winter.

My carer called the dwp today for a bit of a guide of what will happen and to tell them it would need to be by telephone. Which the gentleman confirm. He said they have until August 14th to complete it.


So, is that time frame a normal thing? As I thought they had a backlog.

Secondly. Will they give me notice of an assessment date and how long is it? How will they notify me of a date? And can it be rearranged at all?

I'd like to go for a break and now feels like my summer is in complete limbo. After having all my physical procedures done at times were I can enjoy the summer. That's to my surgeon.

I'm just quite nervous now and really disappointed at the timing.