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New ID for Elderly

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Userelderly · 15/10/2024 13:13

My father recently passed away and we're sorting out lots of banking and probate things for my Mum. She let her passport expire and although she has a driving license the picture fails most identity checks (and the passport picture is old also). I've suggested getting a new passport for ID purposes. She's never going to travel so doesn't need the passport for anything other than ID. Has anybody found another accepted form of ID for someone older who is not driving or travelling? Have looked on line and can't find anything. Thanks.

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Userelderly · 15/10/2024 14:04

Thanks everyone. I do think the passport is probably the best option. Unfortunately she doesn't have a blue badge, my dad did and it was very useful. She probably could apply for one so I might look into that. She wouldn't be eligible for any benefits of any sort.

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BobbyBiscuits · 15/10/2024 13:59

@arthar I'm absolutely not accepting you calling my comments ageist or insulting.

MereDintofPandiculation · 15/10/2024 13:58

Won't be useful to many, but passport renewals are free for those born before 1929.

This mentions an ID1 form for use in these circumstances. But in practice, passport will be a lot better, as staff in bank branches etc are often not trained to cope with non-standard forms of id.

https://www.ghplegal.com/ghp-insights/2024/01/qa-how-can-i-provide-id-if-i-have-no-passport-or-driving-licence/

arthar · 15/10/2024 13:56

BobbyBiscuits · 15/10/2024 13:32

@arthar I'd rather make that assumption and encourage someone to claim than not mention it. It's not an insult.

You don't need to tell someone to get their parent on AA and get a BB to raise awareness of these things. They may be applicable, but to simply assume a person would qualify based on them being a persons mother is not just insulting but downright ageist.

BobbyBiscuits · 15/10/2024 13:32

@arthar I'd rather make that assumption and encourage someone to claim than not mention it. It's not an insult.

arthar · 15/10/2024 13:28

@BobbyBiscuits

That's a huge assumption you are making to suggest OP mum should have attendance allowance and a blue badge Confused

OP my nanna was able to use her Scottish bus pass for ID sometimes but tbh she never really needed to provide ID after she stopped travelling. I think renewing the passport or driving license update is the best way forward if your DM needs ID.

BobbyBiscuits · 15/10/2024 13:16

I think universally the passport is the best thing. Do get her a new one. No matter if she never travels. If she has a Blue badge that can be used in some circumstances as ID but not that many. Is she on the benefits she's entitled to? Attendance Allowance? If not then you should get her onto that. And get her the Blue Badge if she hadn't got that. Even if she doesn't drive. Others can use it to pick her up/drop her places.