I hope the joe clones will let this one pass. I would rather not post as me.

I know of someone who has had RA most of her adult life. She is in her 60s. She has had 5 or 6 operations to correct and/or replace various joints. Her husband was her carer until just before Christmas when he passed away. She has been a blue badge holder due to her mobility issues for years.

Last month in its infinite wisdom the county council took away her blue badge (for non UKians - parking permit for people with disabilities). Every so often you have to undergo an assessment to determine your need. She failed (or passed?) as the requisite for walking certain distance has changed.

Apparently there is no appeal.

Can anyone advise how she might go about getting her blue badge back? She never had more need of it now that she has no partner/carer to drive drop off/collect her. I am thinking they decided now she has free bus pass, she doesn't need the blue badge any more.