Poor mobility but not registered disabled

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My DM is 82 and can only walk very limited distances due to an issue with her legs and feet - a few minutes max. She is able to do this unaided eg without zimmer frame.

But from what I've read she wouldn't be classified as disabled or get any special treatment e.g. special parking or access to a wheelchair etc.

It makes doing things with her very difficult as we try to meet half way between our houses - my DC can't sit still for long so while we can meet for a meal it's stressful, and we have to find somewhere with parking close by etc.

AIBU to struggle to think of things to do and places to meet and to think provision for people like this is poor?

(Half way is around Windsor area, in case anyone has any suggestions!)

Would she go for a shopping trolley that can be used as a seat? https://www.walkandrest.com/cream-frame/18-the-seated-shopping-walker-trolley-grey.html

The mum might not want a roller with a seat though, surely the answer is for the op to go the whole trip to visit her elderly parents and stop this meeting in the middle day out in Windsor thing, it'd be more relaxing for everyone. She could stay overnight in accommodation nearby if her parents house is too small.

I do this as well, but it's not always practical for me to spend the best part of 2 days driving or on public transport with DC and £300 on a hotel to see them for what ends up being one day.

You don’t have to be disabled to book a wheelchair at a museum or botanical garden or theme park. You can be elderly or have a broken leg or just had knee surgery.

That day isn’t far off as she is 82 with poor mobility.
At some point she shouldn’t be travelling at all - so maybe it is a good time to start planning for that.
If she takes a tumble, it could be sooner than you think.

Don't you have family or friends you could stay with to keep costs down or use a b&b? Surely no need to spend 300 quid on a hotel.

You just need to be realistic it may not be be practical for you but it certainly isn't practical for someone in their 80s with very poor mobility to spend a day trailing around Windsor after a 2hr drive to get there. The blue badge and mobility options are great but you really do at this stage need to go to her.

We applied for a Blue Badge for my mother who is 80 and waiting for a hip replacement. It came through quickly and without any questioning. Makes a huge difference for things like hospital appointments.

Care Co is a company online where you can buy all sorts of aids and gadgets to make life easier.

She can walk unaided buf slowly for 200m? Has she spoken to her GP who might have a frailty team with therapists who could assess her walking, footwear, pain and suggest equipment. Windsor is not an easy place to walk around, cobbled streets, busy and quite steep, hotels there are very expensive. Could you meet somewhere else, where do you both live. Are there local community transport schemes that your parents could join so your dad doesn't need to drive and they can enjoy a day out with assistance, she can apply for attendance allowance and a bb like others suggest. There are plenty of places to visit with the national trust who usually have a bus service for the less mobile and wheelchair rentals are everywhere.