‘I had to leave my sick bed to pay clampers’

[Angry Cat]

Re: ‘I had to leave my sick bed to pay clampers’

In that case, the carer themselves would be eligible for a BB in their own right.

Agreed, if they could obtain same, that would appear to be the solution to the obvious problem.

IMO, what has to be recongnised, in the case of dementia;
many of the carers will be of advanced years themselves:-
e.g. a parent in excess of 90 years, being cared for by a son or, daughter aged 70+

The carer, could indeed be suffering from some sort of senile dementia but is prevented form obtaining a BB.

[Quote]:
However, the Society is concerned that a significant number of people with dementia who would be appropriate for blue badges are currently being excluded.
While in some areas local authorities do issue blue badges for people with dementia, recognising the interplay between physical and non physical symptoms in the case of mobility, other areas are much stricter, with eligibility for badges restricted.[Quote]

Therefore, the solution is not a simple as at first it appeared to be.

Please note, my concerns relate simply to problems faced re Dementia/Alzheimers.

I have no time for people who abuse the BB Scheme!

[Amethyst]

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Keep an eye on this then...

The DfT will consult on other aspects of the reform programme later in 2010 and in 2011, including proposals for redesigning the Badge and extending the eligibility criteria to those with serious cognitive impairments and with serious temporary disabilities, lasting at least one year.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/...nsultation.pdf

[Sapphire]

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I only did it the once, as mum had asked me specifically to go get her some milk, after the copper explained the rules to me (most forecefully I might add) I never and would never do it again. In fact if I remember rightly (it was about 10 years ago), I was driving my mums car at the time and she had the badge stuck to the windscreen, I actually parked on the shops forecourt (parking was allowed there).
For what its worth I also hate the fact that people abuse the BB scheme, the worst offenders in my opinion are those that take up the disabled parking spaces using the BB and are obviously not the prime owners of the badge.

[Angry Cat]

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It will be interesting to find out the results later this year and in 2011.

If the changes are brought about, they will be too late for some ( ) but will assist others;
the rules need to be changed.

[michael]

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[quote=Angry Cat;169333]

The carer, could indeed be suffering from some sort of senile dementia but is prevented form obtaining a BB.

[quote]I've no idea, but I would have thought that someone suffering from senile dementia would be prohibited from holding a driving licence

[Angry Cat]

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I only did it the once, as mum had asked me specifically to go get her some milk, after the copper explained the rules to me (most forecefully I might add) I never and would never do it again. In fact if I remember rightly (it was about 10 years ago), I was driving my mums car at the time and she had the badge stuck to the windscreen, I actually parked on the shops forecourt (parking was allowed there).
For what its worth I also hate the fact that people abuse the BB scheme, the worst offenders in my opinion are those that take up the disabled parking spaces using the BB and are obviously not the prime owners of the badge.

Feeling sure, that you have been forgiven, Sapphire, LOL!

My own mother, suffered from Dementia for years; she passed away about 10 years ago.

My OH's mother also, who passed away recently

One suddenly realises the immensity of the problems re: the BB Scheme...

[Amethyst]

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Driving - Alzheimers Society

[Angry Cat]

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Yes I know, A!

Many people who have been diagnosed with dementia can carry on driving.
But, they must inform the DVLA.

A few weeks ago, I was watching a TV programme relating to the subject:
a gentleman who had been diagnosed with the disease had to take a further driving test;
he passed!

My aunt (an amazing woman) is 83, still drives her car and is absolutely safe out there on the roads.

Different courses for different horses, I guess...

[Amethyst]

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i know, link was for michael.

[Angry Cat]

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Early baby boomers, take note!

[WendyB]

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Early baby boomers, take note!

Am I being particularly blonde?? Don't get this at all lol

[Angry Cat]

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[quote=michael;169340][quote=Angry Cat;169333]

The carer, could indeed be suffering from some sort of senile dementia but is prevented form obtaining a BB.

I've no idea, but I would have thought that someone suffering from senile dementia would be prohibited from holding a driving licence

No, they are not prohibited:
http://www.cks.nhs.uk/dementia/manag...driving_safety#

Please, also see A's post #22

[PocketTheDifference]

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