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Originally Posted by Taf
I just tried to apply for reissue of the lad's Blue Disabled Parking Badge.
DWP has changed eligibilty from 10 points PIP on "getting around" criteria to 12 points. And he has only 10.
So they are still moving the goalposts.... :-(
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I don't think it the DWP that determine the criteria. Have you checked the criteria for your local council?
For my local council(Northamptonshire)
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You will receive a badge upon application if you can provide evidence that any of the following is true:
- you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
- you receive the mobility components of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and you have been awarded at least 8 points for moving around (standing and walking). If your PIP award is for less than 3 years then your Blue Badge will expire when your Personal Independence Payment expires.
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You may also be eligible to receive a Blue Badge in the following circumstances:
- you drive a motor vehicle regularly, have a severe disability in both arms and are unable to operate, or have considerable difficulty in operating, all or some types of parking meter.
- you have a permanent and substantial disability which means you are unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking. In this case we may ask you more questions to help us determine whether you are eligible for a badge.
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Is Cardiff your council?
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You can automatically qualify for a blue badge if you are over two years old and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Receive the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This is a score of 8 or more under the ‘moving around’ activity of the mobility component or 12 points for ‘planning and following a journey’.
- Are registered blind
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If you do not meet the criteria to automatically qualify for a blue badge this does not mean you may not be eligible to apply.
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