Apply online now on the gov.uk website. It is recommended that if a local authority is unable to invite applicants to an interview and accept applications via other methods, they should request that a certified photograph be provided to satisfy the identity verification checks. This can assist with enforcement if such action were to become necessary. Where third parties report abuse, we would encourage local authorities to follow up the matter and to take action as appropriate in order to deter or prevent repeat offending and to encourage greater public involvement. Once you apply, your local council will process your application. You do not receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). This will help the authority to provide greater transparency to applicants and to demonstrate that correct procedures have been followed in event of a complaint. more information about Blue Badge eligibility. If they wish to appeal against their PIP award, then they should be directed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Verifying identity, proof of residence and checking that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria is essential to protect against fraudulent applications and abuse of the scheme. The provision of parking for disabled people is limited and if Blue Badges are issued to people who do not meet the criteria, that limited provision will be in greater demand. As a guide the average person can walk in a minute: If an applicant cannot walk 40 metres (44 yards) in a minute (a pace of less than 0.67 metres/second), including any stops to rest, then this is an extremely slow pace which is likely to make walking very difficult when considered in isolation. BBDS have several delivery arrangements including fast track delivery for applications from people with a special case terminally ill (for an additional cost). Accordingly, their name and personal details will have changed. A replacement badge is valid until the expiry date of the 11. Each local authority will wish to consider its own training and procedures for enforcement officers employing the new powers. 8. Blue badge disabled parking permits - a Freedom of Information request to Swansea Council - WhatDoTheyKnow Blue badge disabled parking permits BBC Shared Data Unit made this Freedom of Information request to Swansea Council as part of a batch sent to 216 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. The local authority may wish to contact the certifying person where deemed necessary. Sheffield City Council incorrectly assessed people for disabled blue badges, says an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. Your Blue Badge is not renewed automatically. In cases where the local authority has accepted and processed an application by telephone, post or electronically and have not seen the applicant, the local authority may prefer that the applicant collects the badge. Local authorities may have arrangements in place to access information from health providers, or the applicant may have evidence of mobility services they have accessed in the last 12 months from: Other sources of evidence should also be considered to provide a full overview of the applicant and their difficulties and limitations in the community or when completing day to day activities. Proof of both award of a lump sum benefit at tariffs 1 to 8 of the Armed Forces; Reserve Forces (Compensation) Scheme and certification of having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking; or is in receipt of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme at tariff 6 for a permanent mental disorder, causing severe functional limitation or restriction. From six months and over a child can be placed in a Spica cast after surgery. A script for civil enforcement officers when dealing with suspected misuse can be found at Annex I. A relevant conviction requires that the non-badge holder is using the badge with the holders consent. If you are The following link has all the contact details:Contact the Disability Service Centre. the eligibility criteria, the fee that can be charged by local authorities for the issue, or reissue of a badge, the grounds for refusal to issue a badge and the grounds to withdraw a badge, the circumstances in which a badge should be returned to the issuing authority, Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS) decision to refuse to issue or to withdraw a badge, the manner in which the badge should be displayed and, the concessions available nationally under the scheme to badge holders, secure printing, supply and distribution of a Blue Badge, a common store of key information on badges and badge holders to enable verification checks to be made quickly and easily, either from a PC or via smart phones or similar technology, a web-based management information system for local authorities, a national online application form available via GOV.UK, eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act, advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not and, foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not, full address, including postcode and photo of the applicant, organisation name (this must be less than 30 characters to appear on the badge), forename and surname of the contact for the organisation and full address including postcode, either an organisation logo or a reason for not supplying one, confirmation the organisation cares for eligible people, confirmation that the care includes transportation, civil partnership/dissolution certificate, understands the application process and has answered the questions honestly, understands that they will need to abide by the rules of the scheme, understands how the data provided will be used by the council and, where necessary, has given permission for data sharing in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations, gives their consent for the release of medical and other information required for assessing eligibility, assessments undertaken by service providers within the local authority, 79: restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets, school Individual Development Plan or Additional Learning Provision statement, social worker, play specialist, teacher or teaching assistant, memory clinic/specialist nurse or therapist. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. The BBDS will enable quicker and easier verification checks by civil enforcement officers. It is important to collect strong evidence against potential fraudsters. The badge remains the legal property of the issuing local authority, so it is unlawful for someone else to sell a badge. This part of the criteria is intended to identify people with serious chest, lung or heart conditions who may be physically able to walk normally. The badge holder does not need to be issued with a replacement badge with the new local authority name. It is also important to gather photographic evidence, including people in or getting out of the vehicle. Most drivers with impairments in both arms drive an adapted vehicle and should be able to provide insurance documents which contain statements to this effect. If a person collects a badge in person from the local authority this can be an opportunity to highlight to the badge holder key facts pertinent to the use of the badge. The Pavlik harness is made of canvas, with straps, Velcro and buckles. The badge holder will also be given the booklet Blue Badge rights and responsibilities so that they are aware of how to use the badge and avoid inadvertent misuse. hospital re-enablement teams involved in patient care, local authority social services who assist in patients rehabilitation, health professionals providing specialist services, and these may be paid for privately or, the Independent Assessment Services (IAS) funded by Welsh Government, A good indicator is if the applicant is undertaking a course of rehabilitative therapy, for instance physiotherapy, then the application will merit further assessment by IAS. In such cases the applicant will have a simplified renewal process, only needing to supply evidence of their identity, residence and a photograph. You receive Personal Independent Payment (PIP) with a score of 8 points or more for moving around or 12 points for planning and following a journey. They are also issued with an annual uprating letter, stating their entitlement. The badge is usually valid for 3 years. When you apply you will need to provide a DS 1500 form or a supporting letter from a Macmillan or Tenovus nurse. The Slack Workspace is dedicated to Blue Badge Digital Service and wider Blue Badge Scheme. The evidence required includes proof of residency, a photograph and healthcare professional evidence of conditions, symptoms and difficulties mobilising in the community. However, in these cases, the local authority has the discretion to verify the applicants identity through a review of existing records held. Youll also need a photo or scan of your: Following any report of misuse, the Welsh Government suggests that a letter be sent to the badge holder informing them of the report of suspected misuse, reiterating their rights and responsibilities and the repercussions of abusing or misusing the badge. That is because the power to retain a badge is not the same thing as a power to permanently withdraw/confiscate a badge. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Renew a Blue Badge. These conditions, such as multiple sclerosis may improve temporarily but the prognosis for the condition is permanent and degenerative. The rightful owner can take action to recover the goods through the civil courts. It is important to promote this work and Communications colleagues should be involved at the earliest opportunity to ensure the council capitalises on this work. An applicant in receipt of Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMCDLA) will have an award notice letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). GPs are clinicians, who specialise in diagnosis and treatment. They need to be able to share the information they have on badge holders. In those circumstances, it is recommended that the photograph is certified by a person, other than a partner or family member of the applicant, who has known them for a minimum of two years and is 18 years or over. As part of their role, it is important that there is effective communication between the teams that issue Blue Badges and those that conduct on-street parking enforcement. This will go some way to recouping costs of enforcement, and will also serve as an immediate consequence to the motorist. An applicant with the above award and certification will have an award letter from theService Personnel and Veterans Agency confirming that they are in receipt of the appropriate award and any qualifying criteria with regards to mobility. It is strongly recommended that local authorities should issue a warning notice to a badge holder who is misusing a badge, or allowing their badge to be misused, prior to consideration being given to withdrawing the badge. In all circumstances, badges must be issued to the organisation and not to individual employees. Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. Your cookie preferences have been saved. This includes: the application process and help to apply. With certain restrictions, a blue badge enables the holder to park: Free of charge at a parking meter or pay-and-display bays. You should reapply 12 weeks before your badge expires. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge, which need face to face appointments or assessments, getting all the support you need to get around. Indeed, the badge holder may not know the third party is using the badge. Part of: Parking, Blue Badges and road offences. The applicant may still be considered eligible if they demonstrate very considerable difficulty in walking through any other factors. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. Recognition is voluntary, rather than mandatory, and so local authority enforcement officers can refuse to recognise an overseas badge if they have reasonable grounds to believe that it is fake or forged. It may be advisable where visitors from another country have contacted the local authority about using their Badge in the local area that details and possibly an image of that badge is shared with enforcement officers to avoid advice conflicting with the issue of parking tickets. Examples of cognitive impairments are given below: The application will need to show evidence that because of their cognitive impairment the person is unable to plan and follow any journey, in the form of the following: In those cases where an applicant cannot provide this evidence but can provide evidence of an award of Higher Rate Care Component of Disability Living Allowance, the case should be sent to the Independent Advisory Service established by Welsh Government for advice on eligibility. It is recommended that proof of address be provided in the form of an original council tax bill bearing the applicants name and address. BBDS has a system of reminder letters to badge holders when a Blue Badge is approaching its expiry date. Such training will help staff to understand the importance of the scheme to those who may rely upon it to access goods and services. Other professionals with knowledge who may be able to provide evidence are: It is important to ensure that the evidence gathered allows the local authority to assess using case-by-case evidence relevant to that individual. This is considered to be good practice because a badge holder is less likely to falsely claim that a badge has been stolen if required to formally report this to the police. Please note that some police forces will only issue an incident number when there is evidence that a crime has taken place. Blue Badges are free in Wales. Individual badge holders should not to be in possession of more than one badge because this would undermine the scheme and increase the opportunities for abuse. 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