Yes and thanks, I sent them the updating letter that I received from the DLA people showing what the award is, that it is indefinite and the amount I receive. They are insisting that they have to do this additional check to ensure that my mobility problems are still with me, sort of making sure that I haven't had any improvement since when the award was made. Can't argue with them, not when they specifically say on their website that it is a requirement for a Blue Badge. Maybe they are being over cautious which I don't blame them not when you see the number of badges in circulation in my small town. It has put me in a difficult position though, I will have to ask my GP and Consultant to write some letters confirming what my mobility problems are and how they affect my walking. I haven't seen anybody from a disability organisation, I didn't think that it was necessary. This is what caused the problem, if I can't submit the updated medical evidence, they may want me to have an assessment. I didn't tick this declaration as it was not a requirement on the form, it didn't have an * next to it. Please read and tick the following optional declarations that you consent to. Ticking these boxes will help to improve the service we can offer you I consent to the local authority checking any information already held by the local authority's Social Services department on the basis that: It can help determine my eligibility for a Blue Badge It may speed up the processing of my application It may enable a decision to be made without the need for a mobility assessment

I hope that this is the right place to ask for some advice. I receive DLA HRM and have done so for over 20 years. Just over 3 years ago I found out that I could have a Blue Badge because of my DLA award. I applied in June 2011 and it was given to me with no problems. However this time round when I asked for it to be renewed, the council refused to supply one. They told me that I had not sent in any up to date evidence to support my mobility problems. I understood that HRM made it automatic but it doesn't it seems. The council have told me that the award would have been based on old evidence when the award was made and for all they know I may have had a massive improvement and not told the DWP. They directed me to their website which clearly says what I should send them. Unless I can prove that my mobility problems are just the same today as they were a few years ago, then no Badge. This is what the council's website says which I must admit I never dreamed of looking at when I reapplied Send us: 1 recent passport size photograph a copy of a document confirming your address, dated within the last 12 months a copy of a document proving your identity proof of any benefit that means you qualify automatically recent medical evidence of your disability a cheque or postal order for £10 made payable to Kent County Council (if you haven’t paid online or by phone). Is this right?