Blue Badge refused twice ... next steps ?

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 ?

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

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

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

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 😕