Cost of living payments. In England, Scotland, and Wales the government is offering payments to help with the cost of living crisis. You could get: £300 for pensioner households, to be paid during winter 2023 to 2024. an extra £150 if you are on an eligible disability benefit, to be paid during summer 2023. These payments will not affect the The aim of the Blue Badge Scheme is to help disabled people who have severe mobility problems to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination. The scheme is open to eligible disabled people when they are travelling as a driver and as a passenger. Attendance Allowance is not an automatic qualification for a Blue 1 year 1 month ago #275063. Replied by LL26 on topic Blue badge. Hi Coventry Fibro Support Group. A Blue Badge isn't awarded just because you get sufficient mobility award for PIP. You can apply for the BB separately. If you get the appropriate PIP mobility award, or DLA or equivalent benefits you can just tick the 'I have PIP box' and sign the You're automatically eligible for a Blue Badge if you: are registered severely sight impaired; get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Mobility Component and score of 8 points or more for the 'Moving Around' activity of the mobility component The Blue Badge scheme helps you park closer to your destination if you have difficulty walking. For example, a Blue Badge lets you park free at parking meters and in pay and display areas. Depending on the number of points you receive in the mobility part of PIP, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. Replied by peter on topic Blue Badge - PIP. Hi, There is no need for your council to have the PIP decision as part of your blue badge application. There are many people with a blue badge who are on no benefits at all. I think the simplest thing for you is to send in the evidence you supplied to your PIP review and any other evidence of your The Blue Badge scheme enables people who meet the eligibility criteria to maximise their independence by improving their access to services and facilities. They can be the driver or a passenger. A person does not have to drive to apply for a Blue Badge. The Badge is for an individual and it can be used for any car when that person is a The Blue Badge system makes it easier for many disabled people to maintain a mobile and independent life, by giving them access to accessible public parking. (PIP) Blue Badge advice from Helen Dolphin. Blue Badge scheme now open to people with invisible disabilities. Share this Page: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) This scheme is administered by your local council. Generally speaking, with the enhanced mobility component of PIP, eligibility for a Blue Badge is automatic (and also for road tax exemption), although you still need to apply. Without this, Blue Badges are awarded on a case-by-case basis. Apply for a disabled persons bus pass. Renew, replace or update a disabled persons bus pass. Using your disabled persons bus pass. Travelling with a companion. Further information on the disabled persons bus pass. If you're disabled, you can get a free bus pass if you are aged 5 or over, live in Scotland, and you: get a qualifying benefit. 3AQedds.