Blue Badge Eligibility

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Good morning everyone. I have just looked at the qualifying criteria for blue badges and wondered if any of you would share advice your experience.

i receive full Attendance Allowance because of my terminal diagnosis but understand this alone does not make me eligible for a blue badge.

I do experience breathlessness and pain when walking relatively short distances. Has anyone successfully applied for a blue badge based on their cancer symptoms or long term effects of cancer treatment?

thank you in advance 

  • Yes I did (well my daughter did the actual application for me) MacMillan gave us brilliant advice on how to fill in the form and the process.  I was struggling to walk, feeling breathless and very fatigued.  I was concerned about applying but in the end it was very straightforward and I recemy badge very quickly - it’s made a massive difference to my quality of live as I fell much more confident getting out and about knowing I’ll be able to park easier. Good luck