Labelled Disabled

So pleased to hear this news Dale, especially as so many are turned down.

I agree, 'disabled' is not a label I like. I tend to use 'partially disabled' as I just cannot put myself in the same bracket as my friend, Mark. :roll:

Besides, there are things that I am able to do. Can't quite think what they are at the moment :?

Hi dale I know exactly what you feel. I started a post being labled disabled once I got DLA through.

Oh that's great Dale :D

Maybe it's time for another party to celebrate your success :cracker:

Yes, the 'disabled' bit must be a bit hard to take, but just ignore that bit, and concentrate on the spending spree :gift:

I have sent in the renewal for my disabled parking badge. It won't be the end of the world if it isn't renewed, but it would be nice. It means I can park free in town and at the hospital, and there is always a parking space at Sainsbury's. :D

The drinks are on you Dale :lol:

Yea, make mine a large one :bubbly:

:D

that reminds me, i must get my DLA form off. and having a disabled sticker for my car would be amazing, as we have the nasty old conjestion charge in london :roll:

Trees x

Crumbs, congestion charge ..... are you outside the zone then Trees?

That sure would add up :shock:

yes am outside it, in 'suburban' zone 3...

but would have to pay something ridiculous like £12 if i wanted to drive in the centre.

:shock:

i do agree with cutting traffic/pollution, but the sad thing is is that it just means poorer people dont drive in london. you only ever see expensive cars now. the people with the serious money :2cents: don't even notice the charge, so its the less well off people that dont drive in the centre.

i wish there was a fairer way of doing it. especially as i may need to drive in town at some point! :roll:

Trees x

As you say, it is nothing to the wealthy

Mind you there may be less bankers and hedge fund managers riding around in chaffeur driven cars now ..... :roll:

Good luck with your DVL application.

I don't get High Rate DLA so I had to apply separately for my Blue Badge. Just sent off the forms to renew it. Hope I get it again, it is sooooo useful, and not just for free parking either.

who do you have to apply to? and do you need to have DLA to get it?

ive never filled in so many forms in my life! :shock: was doing DLA today and realised got to get some form from my doctor first as sick notes are not enough.

urgh... really really hope i get it. to be honest i actually do need it for petrol/insurance as i simply cant use public transport very often, and cant carry food shopping back from supermarket.

Trees x

It is essential to have your GP on side as the DWP will ask for a report from him/her. I remember my GP telephoning me at about 8.30 one evening to ask me what I wanted him to put in the report - bless you Dr John.

Trees, I don't know, ask your local Social Services office, that's where I contacted initially and they gave me a phone number to ring. It helps to be getting DLA but I don't think I did in the beginning. Think I had just applied for it.

I warn you, it is harder for a young person to get a badge than an old fogey like me.

I have being getting DLA since December. I sent the renewal to them in July and all I have heard is a confirmation letter to say they have received it.

i've finished mine today and going to send it tomorrow morning. fingers crossed...

rather embarrasingly i phoned up my doctor to ask for a DS1500 form. She started laughing - turns out i'd read the wrong bit, and this is for terminally ill patients! she said that was going a bit far in my case... :roll: :lol:

Trees x