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Has Anyone In The UK Who Doesn't Get Any Kind Of Disability Benefits Managed To Get A Disabled Parking Badge?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Leicester, UK

So I work 30 hrs a week and cope pretty well with my fibro. I guess having a two day break mid week seems to work well for me. I dont claim any kinds of disability and honestly dont plan to but I do struggle with walking long distances, especially if carrying having things. I would benefit from a blue badge but it doesnt seem to be a possobilty for me unless i get any additional help already. I wonder if anyone else has a badge and if it is a possibility for me? What is the easiest way to go… read more

May 27, 2018
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A MyFibroTeam Member

In England, fibromyalgia is not classed as a disability, so no, I don't know anyone who has a disability badge for fibromyalgia.

May 27, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

You can apply gor a blue badge with out claiming benefits you will be called in for a assesment so then can see how you managed to walk and how far if you get mobility part of pip/disability allowance you qualify without assesment if you struggle to walk long distances you may qualify for mobility part of pip you can claim while still working

May 31, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Anything is worth a try DannyFC. Good luck!!

May 29, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/928880/Disabl...

Someone must have one. I have thought about this to. It's worth a try they can only say no🤷‍♀️

May 27, 2018

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