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One of the biggest reasons SEN parents lose Blue Badge applications is because they only write: “My child can walk.” Councils then assume: Independent. No badge needed. But here’s the truth. . So instead of focusing on whether your child can physically put one foot in front of the other, you need…

If you’re applying for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and your child is virtually unable to walk, this can be a key part of their claim. But what does it actually mean in the eyes of DWP? 👉 It’s not just about whether they physically can walk. It’s about: • Distance they can manage • Pain…

Don’t just write “sometimes refuses to walk.” That sounds like a choice. . Instead, show the DWP the real picture: . How often it happens → “3–4 times per week.” What triggers it → “Noise, crowds, bright lights.” What you have to do → “Carry them, use a pushchair/wheelchair, wait 20–40 minutes.”…

🚨 How to Apply for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) in the UK 🇬🇧💡 Step-by-step Guide to Applying for PIP: 1️⃣ Check Eligibility: You must be 16 or over and under State Pension age. You need help with daily living or getting around due to a disability or long-term health condition. 2️⃣ Gather…

Here is 30 examples of things you can use as evidence to support a DLA claim. #fyp #foryou #dla #evidence #disability #child #autism #adhd #careneeds #mobilityneeds #senparentsoftiktok #autismawareness #autismacceptance @Ldrrsd @David Conkling

Here’s the truth: walking isn’t the only thing councils check. Blue Badges aren’t just about distance — they’re about safety, reliability, and overwhelming distress. . The mistake: Parents write: “My child can walk.” Council reads: ✅ Independent → ❌ No badge. . What councils really need to know…

Mobility isn’t just about walking distance. .. If your child is unsafe outdoors in bolting, running into roads, wandering off, that’s a safety and supervision issue. And it counts as a mobility need on your DLA form. ❌ Don’t just write: “Sometimes unsafe outside.” . ✅ Do write: “[Name] has no…

Many parents are told, “You can’t get a Blue Badge unless your child can’t walk.” That’s wrong. Since 2019, government guidance changed to include hidden disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders but most councils still fail to explain this clearly. Here’s what they won’t tell you…

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Here’s what the DWP is really asking ⬇️ The question isn’t just CAN they walk. . It’s: Can they walk safely? Can they walk in a reasonable time? Can they walk repeatedly without severe discomfort, fatigue, or risk? If any of those answers is “no,” explain why. . ❌ Weak: “My child can walk fine.” ✅…

When mobility—not cognition—is the barrier, individualized support might be the only way a student can access their education. #SpecialEducationBoss #MobilityNeeds #OneOnOneSupport #InclusiveAccess #PhysicalDisabilities

Here’s why 👉 The mistake: Parents often send just paediatrician or hospital letters. But medical reports usually say what your child can do physically (e.g., “can walk unaided”) — not the reality of safety, fatigue, sensory overload, or bolting. . 👉 What the DWP need: Daily care diaries (showing…

👉 Low Rate Mobility (£26.90 a week) For children who can walk but need extra guidance or supervision outdoors. . Examples: No road safety awareness → runs into traffic. Bolts, absconds, or wanders off. Needs constant 1:1 adult supervision outside. Anxiety/sensory overload causes refusal to walk…

For years, families were told “no mobility, no badge.” But since 2019, the rules have changed. Children and adults with hidden disabilities - like autism, ADHD, or severe anxiety may qualify if: 👉 They cannot walk without overwhelming psychological distress. . 👉 They regularly display behaviour…

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Under the 2019 Department for Transport guidance, children and adults with hidden disabilities including autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders can qualify if walking causes risk, distress, or lack of safety. The test isn’t just can they walk, but: Can they walk safely? Can they walk within…

Have you heard of PMLD? Profound and multiple learning disabilities. These children need specialised support and care. Usually including medical intervention. Really hope this helps #pmld #profoundandmultiplelearningdisability #send #mobilityneeds #medicalneeds

Car parks, pavements and busy roads are some of the hardest environments for autistic children. The noise, movement and unpredictability can trigger panic, freezing or sudden bolting. Under the Department for Transport guidance, that’s a mobility difficulty because it prevents safe, consistent…