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By *LCC OP   Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

Do you think that people should be able to get temporary blue badges (could even come up with another colour for temporary badges) for temporary conditions? As it stands you can only get blue badges for permanent conditions, but there are times when temporary conditions can have as much impact on mobility as permanent conditions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It takes that long to get a blue badge normally, any temporary condition would have passed by the time they even read your application

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yea, the whole application process takes too long to be worth it.

Would be a good idea in theory though.

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By *LCC OP   Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all. "

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It takes that long to get a blue badge normally, any temporary condition would have passed by the time they even read your application "

This.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one. "

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plus when something is temporary you can often work around it for a bit or have friends or family help out for a limited period. It's totally different being incapacitated for a short period of time compared to permanently.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient. "

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one."

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that.

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over a year ago

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Its amazing what the council can do if they want.

My stepdads badge was processed while they waited.

Maybe if something is going to last awhile even temporily get one. But not something thats going to last a couple of weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that. "

Its not all about car parking spaces as blue badges can park on single and double yellow lines....and there's bloody loads of them

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that.

Its not all about car parking spaces as blue badges can park on single and double yellow lines....and there's bloody loads of them "
that did confuse me about the carparking spaces

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that.

Its not all about car parking spaces as blue badges can park on single and double yellow lines....and there's bloody loads of them "

That may be the case where you live, but not where my parents live. There aren't a lot of single lines and the doubles all have the curb markings. Disabled parking spaces are still necessary and shouldn't be used by non badge holders.

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By *moothies.Couple
over a year ago

Woodthorpe

A free blue badge with every pair of crutches could be disastrous

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By *LCC OP   Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge


"Its amazing what the council can do if they want.

My stepdads badge was processed while they waited.

Maybe if something is going to last awhile even temporily get one. But not something thats going to last a couple of weeks"

That's the point of the post. You can't get a temporary badge. You can only get them for permanent conditions.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that.

Its not all about car parking spaces as blue badges can park on single and double yellow lines....and there's bloody loads of them

That may be the case where you live, but not where my parents live. There aren't a lot of single lines and the doubles all have the curb markings. Disabled parking spaces are still necessary and shouldn't be used by non badge holders. "
but you said they should only be used for wheelchair users. Lots of people need disabled parking bays who are not in wheelchairs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Its amazing what the council can do if they want.

My stepdads badge was processed while they waited.

Maybe if something is going to last awhile even temporily get one. But not something thats going to last a couple of weeks

That's the point of the post. You can't get a temporary badge. You can only get them for permanent conditions."

Think it the disability is significant, the council would consider the application. Doesn't HAVE to be permanent in all cases.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient.

But if there were loads more spaces, I suspect more people would use them who shouldn't and we'd be back to square one.

I guess so, it's just an issue when you get to densely populated towns that haven't kept up. My parents can spend up to an hour parking somewhere suitable for my mum, she needs room to get into her chair so normal spaces aren't an option. It's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user that.

Its not all about car parking spaces as blue badges can park on single and double yellow lines....and there's bloody loads of them

That may be the case where you live, but not where my parents live. There aren't a lot of single lines and the doubles all have the curb markings. Disabled parking spaces are still necessary and shouldn't be used by non badge holders. but you said they should only be used for wheelchair users. Lots of people need disabled parking bays who are not in wheelchairs"

I said it's a shame an able bodied person would begrudge a wheelchair user a disabled space, I didn't say only wheelchair users should use disabled spaces.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"Its amazing what the council can do if they want.

My stepdads badge was processed while they waited.

Maybe if something is going to last awhile even temporily get one. But not something thats going to last a couple of weeks

That's the point of the post. You can't get a temporary badge. You can only get them for permanent conditions."
not true

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By *LCC OP   Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge


"Its amazing what the council can do if they want.

My stepdads badge was processed while they waited.

Maybe if something is going to last awhile even temporily get one. But not something thats going to last a couple of weeks

That's the point of the post. You can't get a temporary badge. You can only get them for permanent conditions.not true"

My misunderstanding then! Please ignore the thread

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I can see the merits but the government is cutting council funding very severely. So staff and services cut. Many councils now don't provide free parking for disabled in car parks - and I'm guessing more councils will follow suit.

Who qualifies?

Who administers it?

Who polices and manages parking?

Who pays for the extra costs incurred?

Provision of a taxi like service may help instead ot check to see if any support groups have ideas etc

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous."

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

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By *ilthyjackcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

I'd love to swap my blue badge for good health. Fuck, if it meant that I could walk more than a few metres without excruciating pain or a fatigue that wiped me out for hours, then I'd happily give it back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

like the idea but in practise its not going to happen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

"

yep - all you can get is a card to show a shopkeeper xxxx

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I think the main problem with a temporary blue badge would be people continuing to use it after their condition has improved.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

"

sorry to hear of your condition but isnt the blue badge for people who have mobility issues because they can not walk far without discomfort..

it gives people independance to get out without fear of needing to struggle over extra distance.

so i agree its about the mobility factor else you would have spaces for disabled at the back of a carpark

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the main problem with a temporary blue badge would be people continuing to use it after their condition has improved. "

i think it would be issued with an expiry date - it being a short term thing as opposed to long - otherwise you would qualify for a blue one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the main problem with a temporary blue badge would be people continuing to use it after their condition has improved.

i think it would be issued with an expiry date - it being a short term thing as opposed to long - otherwise you would qualify for a blue one "

blue badges have expiry dates on them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the main problem with a temporary blue badge would be people continuing to use it after their condition has improved.

i think it would be issued with an expiry date - it being a short term thing as opposed to long - otherwise you would qualify for a blue one

blue badges have expiry dates on them. "

i know - but they arent just like 6 weeks or so - the op was talking about a shorter term of disablity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

sorry to hear of your condition but isnt the blue badge for people who have mobility issues because they can not walk far without discomfort..

it gives people independance to get out without fear of needing to struggle over extra distance.

so i agree its about the mobility factor else you would have spaces for disabled at the back of a carpark"

It's not always about distance. I have a blue badge cus I'm a full time wheelchair user. Distance isn't an issue, but having enough space to get my car door fully open to be able to get into my wheelchair is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a lot of paperwork for something temporary. The council can only allocate a certain amount of disabled spaces, that's why they're strict with who receives them.

It may also take longer to receive a temporary one than it takes to recover. It wouldn't make sense in those cases at all.

There isn't a limited amount of badges the council can allocate. If you meet the criteria then you get one.

No, that's not what I meant. I meant they're strict on who qualifies for one, mainly because the council can only have a set amount of disabled spaces in the town. If disabled spaces were unlimited, I think the approval process would be much more lenient. "

You do get Temporary ones, that is why you get re-assessed

Normally if you have a PIP assessment with the enhanced rate Motability you will get one right away, but again they are continuous re-assessment

Remember others can use the blue badge as long as it is beneficial to the disabled user

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

You can get them if your condition is likely to last over 12 months....it doesn't have to be permanent. That's the definition of disability so that is what they apply.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Theoretically, it could work via your doctor who issues a temporary badge. Clearly marked with a reference number to be checked against an online database for expiry etc.

Useful for those with temporary mobility issues such as after knee or hip replacement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a blue badge and a disabled bay outside the house for my mother.The police said do not display your blue badge when youre parked on the bay,as people have been smashing car windows and stealing them,so i didnt.So what happens,parking services give me a parking ticket for parking on a bay without displaying the badge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a blue badge and a disabled bay outside the house for my mother.The police said do not display your blue badge when youre parked on the bay,as people have been smashing car windows and stealing them,so i didnt.So what happens,parking services give me a parking ticket for parking on a bay without displaying the badge. "

parking bays outside your home are not law enforcable.. anyone can park in them.

its just polite to leave them empty unless you need them.

my mum has one and her ignorant cunt of a neighbour parks in it.. apparently nothing can be done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a blue badge and a disabled bay outside the house for my mother.The police said do not display your blue badge when youre parked on the bay,as people have been smashing car windows and stealing them,so i didnt.So what happens,parking services give me a parking ticket for parking on a bay without displaying the badge.

parking bays outside your home are not law enforcable.. anyone can park in them.

its just polite to leave them empty unless you need them.

my mum has one and her ignorant cunt of a neighbour parks in it.. apparently nothing can be done"
You can only park on someone else's disabled bay if you have a blue badge,i use to have this problem to,but since they have got the parking scheme in order here,anyone that parks on it now,without a badge ,gets a ticket.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

sorry to hear of your condition but isnt the blue badge for people who have mobility issues because they can not walk far without discomfort..

it gives people independance to get out without fear of needing to struggle over extra distance.

so i agree its about the mobility factor else you would have spaces for disabled at the back of a carpark"

Walk far without discomfort? You have to be kidding me right? The constant pain and discomfort during flares from your intestines being inflamed answer

irritated makes day to day things a whole lot harder.

Independence to go out? Try the internal bleeding and the need to find a toilet within minutes, even seconds. Being able to park on double yellows when an emergency hits would be amazing.

Most people have no idea about the incurable disease and the difficulties it brings. A bit of priority parking isn't much to ask for.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"Blue badges should only be given to those who can't walk a reasonable distance fsroa. There are too many piss-takers. Why does someone need one if they've got work related stress or some such? Ridiculous.

Personally I find what takes the piss is people judging that someone needing a disability badge should be measured by how far they can walk.

A blue badge would be a god send at certain times for myself, but im not eligible for one. Crohn's and colitis uk campaign for the diseases to be eligible, but until then we just keep calm and carry on.

I'm used to being judged since I can't be that ill because I look ok on the outside, open me up and you'd see I'm actually pretty fucked.

People need blue badges for all sorts of reasons, not just how far they can walk.

sorry to hear of your condition but isnt the blue badge for people who have mobility issues because they can not walk far without discomfort..

it gives people independance to get out without fear of needing to struggle over extra distance.

so i agree its about the mobility factor else you would have spaces for disabled at the back of a carpark

Walk far without discomfort? You have to be kidding me right? The constant pain and discomfort during flares from your intestines being inflamed answer

irritated makes day to day things a whole lot harder.

Independence to go out? Try the internal bleeding and the need to find a toilet within minutes, even seconds. Being able to park on double yellows when an emergency hits would be amazing.

Most people have no idea about the incurable disease and the difficulties it brings. A bit of priority parking isn't much to ask for.

"
you can get blue badges if you have chrohns. Not because its "chrohns" but dependant on how it affects you as a person

I know this is true cause my goddaughter has just gone through it all she can also get pip as well not sure what level she got though. Its also not going to be a permant condition as at the moment shes seeing when she will have her stoma fitted

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