Blue badge

[Wednesday23]

We applied for a blue badge but it got rejected, the letter said a diagnosis of alzheimers is not enough.
We're now appealing with the help of age concern, any tips on what to include,

 

[nitram]

Correct, a diagnosis of dementia does not qualify for a blue badge, you need to give details of its effects on the person when out and about

• Visuo-spatial difficulties, patterns, colour, surface change leading to falls
• Needs guiding else goes wrong way, cannot walk unaided.
• Very slow getting in or out of car
• Does not understand signage or signals
• General risk of falls
• Mobility problems
• Slow reaction time dangerous when crossing road
• Problems increase when getting tired because of walking.
• Suddenly freezing and stopping walking
• Etc

Give examples of any incidents.
Ask AgeUK or CAB for assistance.

 

[Louise7]

Hello @Wednesday23 in addition to the good advice already provided you may also find this factsheet helpful as it contains various tips about making a blue badge application and the type of things to consider including. Similar to claiming attendance allowance, make sure that you describe what the problems are and the level of help needed on the 'worse day'. Good luck, let us know how you get on.

How to apply for a Blue Badge for a person with dementia

We explain the criteria for a Blue Badge in England and how it may apply to a person with dementia. This may be useful for a person with dementia or someone helping them to complete the application.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Wednesday23]

Correct, a diagnosis of dementia does not qualify for a blue badge, you need to give details of its effects on the person when out and about

• Visuo-spatial difficulties, patterns, colour, surface change leading to falls
• Needs guiding else goes wrong way, cannot walk unaided.
• Very slow getting in or out of car
• Does not understand signage or signals
• General risk of falls
• Mobility problems
• Slow reaction time dangerous when crossing road
• Problems increase when getting tired because of walking.
• Suddenly freezing and stopping walking
• Etc

Give examples of any incidents.
Ask AgeUK or CAB for assistance.

Thanks with the help of age concern we included most of what you listed, so fingers crossed 🤞 this time.