Morticia

I did not mean to offend. I think the average punter who is not directly involved with care applies the one size fits all label "social worker" whenever the council sends anyone out to deal with any aspect of someone's health / quality of life.

I know how bad a beating social workers in this country are taking due to hyper reactions in media and public. It is often thankless typically difficult and emotionally draining work. I worked with mental health social workers and have nothing but respect for people who have the balls to do this type of work.

I wonder if assessment requirements vary by county council. I just do not understand how the woman (described in OP) could have been denied her blue badge, given her condition. I mean, her partner/carer helped her dress, cook and clean house because her hands and feet are so deformed and in pain. Now he is gone, she needs more care not less. I am stunned.