Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.
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Originally Posted by nomadking
Blue Badges have always been about physical restrictions to moving around. Being blind is not a physical restriction from getting to A to B, just finding the way.
Even the old DLA rules didn't count.
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From the gov.uk website for Blue Badge online application (for a Leeds postcode).
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Select one of the options below
Reason for applying
I am over the age of two and registered as blind (severely sight impaired)
I have either a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) or a BD8 form, signed by a consultant ophthalmologist, stating that I am severely sight impaired (blind) and I wish to be registered as severely sight impaired (blind) with my local authority
I receive the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance
I receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as I meet a 'Moving Around' descriptor for the Mobility Component because I either cannot stand or can stand but walk no more than 50 metres. This is a score of 8 points or more.
I receive a War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement
I receive a tariff within 1-8 (inclusive) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and have been assessed as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.
None of the above apply. Press Next for more options.
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