In message , Stuffed
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To get a blue badge, I would have to apply for DLA. I would almost certainly
get it too, but I manage without it, and don't want to be a further burden
on the system.

Seems bloody silly to ask the government for 50 odd quid a week just so I
can park in the disabled spot at Tesco at half ten on a Thursday evening,
maybe that's just me though?

You don't have to apply for DLA to get a Blue Badge

If you happen to receive the correct component you automatically qualify
for one, but many other people apply and receive them if they fit the
criteria.