A Blue Badge is an essential piece of kit for those with limited mobility.
A Blue Badge is for Drivers and Non Drivers alike
A Blue Badge can be used by non-drivers as well as drivers. If you are a non-driver, you can still apply for a Blue Badge if your disability or health condition affects your mobility. The badge is registered to a person, not a vehicle, so it can be used by any car you are travelling in, whether you are the driver or a passenger.
Thanks @Bobbi I have a blue badge & I keep it in my handbag rather than my vehicle so it can used by whichever fortunate soul gets to chauffeur me around that day it has made a positive difference to me when I do venture out.
There are probably other bonuses available to a Blue Badge holder.
I recently discovered that parking on National Trust car parks is free. No need to have National Trust membership just the Blue Badge.
I only recently acquired mine. It was reasonably straight forward though there was a waiting period before it was actually issued. Start an application now and you will have it in time for when the weather starts to improve.
This is a long road you are both on. Try to be patient, you will find improvement even if it is only in how you deal with what life is throwing at you.
It is three years since I was admitted to a stroke ward. After coming home, my wife and I have been moving forward through something that changes all the time. Things we never thought possible have happened. There are ups and downs but I would say it has got better and the going does get easier.
It can all be very serious but being able to have a little fun oils the wheels and gives the journey a direction.
I think both the carer and the cared for need to remember that rest is an important part of recovery. Both need to get a chance to take a regular break. There is no need to feel guilty about that.
Imagine that in a few days, weeks or years, your partner will make you a brew to say thank you. It will take them just ages to do it and you’ll wish you could just get it done yourself,
But you’ll both get a feeling of triumph, joy even. You’ll know you are winning.
This road is long, but it will be what you make it.
keep on keepin’ on
I bought my wife a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. It is absorbing and gives her a break from me wittering on. Carers need to be cared for too.
It might be worth applying anyway. There are likeky to occasions, even if just for medical appointments, when he’ll need to leave the house. The badge will help on those occasions. Where I live it also means we get free parking at the hospital. Saved me a small fortune in parking fees.
Oooo a jigsaw puzzle. Love a jigsaw puzzle. Always have one on the go. They take significantly longer than they used to but I still enjoy them. In my opinion a great Christmas present.
it has made a positive difference to me when I do venture out.