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Blue badge application

NAS64574

Hi 

Since the law on blue badge application changed in August I decided to apply for my son. He is 17 over 6 foot severely autistic and has epilepsy. I applied to West Berks on 5.9.19 was asked for further documentation on 14th october which was sent on 17th at cost. proof of Pip, diagnosis, EHCP etc were all sent. So now I have a further form  dated 13.11.19 asking for a professional who has seen him in the last 12 months to complete but not sign. I only applied as he can have meltdowns or seizures and I am getting older as he is gaining strength and has no concept of danger. I feel like the whole process has been lengthy and they are just throwing more forms to delay as this form could have gone internally to social worker had they contacted me. Is anyone else experiencing difficulty?

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  • in reply to mouse2

    Have you tried asking the GP to refer him to OT to assess him for a buggy for older children. My nephew who is 12 and has global developmental delay has one and I am going to ask for assessment for one for my youngest, not because they can't walk but because unfortunately, when children have certain disabilities it can mean that they can put themselves in dangerous situations, such as sitting down in the middle of the road and having a large buggy is helpful for us to be able to put them into rather than having to attempt to carry a child that is too big/heavy for us to carry.

  • in reply to mouse2

    I think you should try again. I did have an apology regarding the delay. Have had a professional complete the most recent form. I never applied before but now he is older and over 6 foot and prone to meltdowns I feel totally justified.