My elderly mother is visiting me in July. She has reduced mobility and walk with a wheeled walking aid. She's not able to walk very far.
How do I apply for a temporary blue badge or what can I do to make things easier for her while she's here when driving herself or driving her around?
Any help or suggestions would be great appreciated.
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278 helpful votes There is no temporary blue badge in the UK as far as I know. I take it your mother doesn't live in the UK?
She could apply for a blue badge, but it does take time and from my experience involves a visit to the council office, and then a wait of a couple of weeks before it arrives. So probably no use to her. But you should contact your local council and see what they advise, as they are the ones who issue blue badges.
Once you're disabled, travelling abroad is much more difficult, and the disabled parking privileges are difficult to use out of your own country.
Thank you for your response.
My mother is South African and is here visiting for 6 weeks.
I will contact my local council to ask for their advise.
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278 helpful votes You're welcome. Good luck
As said there is no such thing as a temporary Blue Badge. As part of the application you need to prove address, such as Council Tax bill, DWP letter etc. Your mother wont have anything to prove this. You will also need to prove the disability such as Doctors letters etc. Councils are tightening up on the issue of Blue Badges as they have been abused in the past and are still to a lesser extent.
By all means contact your council but first read the links below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badge-can-i-get-one/can-i-get-a-blue-badge
https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
https://www.newham.gov.uk/health-adult-social-care/accessible-transport/3
Edited: May 08, 2022, 12:24 amDoes she have the equivalent of a Blue Badge at home? If she does you may be able to get her a reciprocal agreement, which would be granted by your local council.
