Unfair blue badge

I HAVE difficulty in walking due to arthritis in both knees. I use a stick, so I applied for a blue badge, but was rejected because I was deemed not to be disabled enough.

Imagine my surprise when my neighbour was given a blue badge for her eight-yearold son.

He has mild autism, but otherwise is a fit, happy child who runs everywhere and goes to the local school.

I thought access to disabled parking was to benefit those with mobility issues.

BRIAN CONSUL, Leeds.