Blue Badge scheme
What happens at an assessment
If you are not automatically eligible for a Blue Badge, you may be asked to go for a mobility assessment with an occupational therapist.
Assessments take place at Borrowdale House. They usually last about 45 minutes.
You will be asked about your condition and how it affects you when walking.
You will be asked to walk so the occupational therapist can see how your condition affects you.
You will need to bring supporting documents and you will be asked about your condition and any medication you take, based on the information you provided during your application.
You can bring someone who can sit in with you during the assessment.
After the assessment, you will receive the outcome by post within 1 week.
What to talk about at your assessment
Remember to be honest and give as much information as you can about the difficulties you have when walking. Remember to include anything the occupational therapist won't be able to see while watching you walk.
For example:
- any pain you are in when walking
- how long it takes you to walk on a normal journey (eg walking to the shops)
- not being steady on your feet on different surfaces
- if you find it hard getting back up after you have fallen down
There may be some days you find more difficult than others. Even if you are not having much difficulty on the day of your assessment, remember to talk about how difficult walking can be for you on other days.