Arthritis

Hi Team

Having suffered with arthritis for a good few years and just about still managing to work, have spent the last 2 Months off work with a real bad flare up, so much so i applied for a blue badge and this was granted without a medical!!
I applied for PIP, had the "interview" and waiting for the verdict, but for info the nurse put me down to only be able to walk 1 meter without severe pain.

I am shortly due to return to work, the main car park with first come first served disabled bays are approx 200 - 300 yards away, we also have about 15 car park spaces outside our office which only has 1 disabled bay and i have been told that i cannot park here and have to use the main car park. this is because a manager could not find a space so the whole world has had to suffer.
As it is on private land, they told me blue badges dont apply for priority parking.

My gut feeling is that the company are refusing a "reasonable adjustment" with my now disability, which is only going to get worse.

Any advice anyone??

Scratchgolfer........someone who used to play golf badly who has Psoriasis

Hi SG and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

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I'm glad your face2face assessment went well. PIP decisions are currently taking around 8 weeks once the f2f has been completed.

It is correct that blue badges don't carry any weight on private land. However, you are right in saying that your employer should be making reasonable adjustments for your disability.

You should put your request for a suitable parking space in writing and sent it to whomever is the most appropriate (this will partly depend on the size of your company). Use the specific words 'reasonable adjustment' and explain, briefly, why you need this and why you believe it is reasonable.

In addition, if you have a union it will be worth speaking to your rep.

You might wish to bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can find it easily in future. This will allow you to come back and tell us how you get on without having to start a new topic

Thanks Mrs HB

Quick update, had a text this morning from DWP stating I qualify for PIP, however they have not said at which rate

Hi SG,

These texts seem to be quite common at the moment. Hopefully it makes the wait for the decision letter a little less anxious for you

Hi all
Good news following the excellent guides and information on this site, have now been awarded high rate motability and standard rate for care,

Once again many thanks and keep up the good work.

SG