Using your Blue Badge. WebApplications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. Making use of their specialist skills and resources can enable the enforcement operation to better target their attention, improving success rates. Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. The badge is usually valid for 3 years. However, applicants will need to provide healthcare professional supporting evidence and need to show that they have considerable difficulty walking. Please call 01792 637366 to explain the circumstances. Some local authorities enable the general public to report abuse or misuse. WebA blue badge enables people with a seriously impaired ability to walk, or those registered severely visually impaired, either as a passenger or driver, to park close to their destination. See regulation 8 of the 2000 regulations. If this evidence is not available then it is recommended that the local authority accept a benefit award letter. If you don't have a drive, garage or other place to park your car in the boundary of your property then we may consider creating a disabled persons parking space. Medical conditions such as asthma, Crohns disease, conditions leading to incontinence and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) The badge remains the legal property of the issuing local authority, so it is unlawful for someone else to sell a badge. The normal recovery time for simple lower limb fractures is three to four months and applications in these cases should be declined without referral to IAS, but using healthcare professional evidence as the main component of the decision-making process. See regulation 8(2) of the 2000 regulations. The length of time that an applicant is able to walk for. Where local authorities perceive misuse of the Blue Badge by friends and family of the badge holder to be a significant problem, it is possible for them to obtain authorisation to carry out undercover surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Footnote 19). Where a badge is displayed on a motor vehicle, section 21 of the 1970 Act provides a power for constables or enforcement officers to require any person who is in the vehicle, or appears to have been in, or to be about to get into, the vehicle, to produce the badge for inspection. There are cases where an applicant will have been diagnosed with a condition that is permanent and chronic, but the condition may be subject to fluctuations and periods where the person is more mobile. a person with a serious illness where the treatment may be debilitating, for example treatment for cancer; a person with severe functional leg impairments who is awaiting or who has undergone joint replacement (e.g. Has a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking. People with these conditions may be eligible for a badge, but only if they are in receipt of HRMCDLA on account of their condition or are unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking, in addition to their condition. 1. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. They are also issued with an annual uprating letter, stating their entitlement. Local authorities can verify the eligibility of an applicant by contacting Veterans UK on 0808 191 4218. 3. If an applicant wishes to challenge a decision not to award a badge you should explain that these descriptors and qualifying scoring are detailed in regulations. Youll also need a photo or scan of your: Where an applicant requires lower limb joint replacement but is not suitable, for example due to their age or level of fitness, the application should be considered under the permanent discretionary criteria, regularly drives an adapted or non-adapted vehicle, is unable to operate, or has considerable difficulty operating, all or some types of parking meter, 79, restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets, a child who, on account of a condition, must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment which cannot be carried around with the child without great difficulty and, a child who, on account of a condition, must always be kept near a motor vehicle so that, if necessary, treatment for that condition can be given in the vehicle or the child can be taken quickly in the vehicle to a place where such treatment can be given, Ventilators:drive air through a tube placed into the windpipe. Youll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. It can also help you stay active and independent. This carries a penalty of a fine of up to 5,000 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment on summary conviction. Some Blue Badge applicants may be unhappy about the way the process has been conducted. When you apply you will need to provide a DS 1500 form or a supporting letter from a Macmillan or Tenovus nurse. However, local authority administrators should note that registration is voluntary. it has been stolen or forged or is being used by someone who is not the true holder). Where this is a problem, and local authorities wish to take action, it is important that authorities are sure that misuse is taking place and have obtained sufficient evidence, especially if a prosecution is to be pursued. Blue Badges are free in Wales. Applicants must give their consent to sharing any personal information for a secondary purpose under the UK General Data Protection Regulations . In such circumstances these applicants should be made aware of the local authoritys standard complaints procedure, in the same way that any other user of the local authoritys services would be informed of their right to complain. Without sufficient evidence that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria the authority must not issue a Blue Badge. Your local council processes your application. The rules under which badges are awarded are set by the Welsh Government. unilateral or bilateral hip, knee, etc.). Applications made under the temporary eligibility category will need to be subject to a robust assessment process. We will look again at the decision taking into account the extra evidence. Please note, we do not accept cheque, cash or postal orders. These can be found on the reverse of a photocard driving licence (under category 12, information codes) and in the codes sections on the front of the counterpart driving licence. Furthermore, the enforcement officer does not need to be in uniform but they do need to be authorised in writing by the authority to carry out badge inspections and retentions. Several factors may be relevant and having considerable difficulty walking is defined as one or more of the following: Excessive pain reported by the applicant when walking, or as a consequence of the effort of walking. For example Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or some cancers. To aid the inspection process, a gender marker has been added to the badge serial number. Applicants should be asked to provide contact details for the person certifying their application. This non-statutory guidance has been prepared by the Welsh Government to assist local authorities in administrating the Blue Badge Scheme. It is recommended that replacement requests include a signed declaration by the applicant, their carer or guardian where relevant, confirming the loss and acknowledging that any subsequent use of the old badge, should it turn up, would be a criminal offence subject to a maximum 1,000 fine. If you have physical problems or a cognitive impairment and would have difficulty accessing the online form you can arrange an appointment to help you submit the form. You have received money under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Tariff 1-8 (inclusive) and includes Permanent Mental Disorder under Tariff 6. The charge to reapply for a Blue Badge can be up to 20. For example, if a person can walk relatively normally with the use of a walking stick, then they should not be considered as meeting the criteria to be eligible to receive a Blue Badge. Read more information about Blue Badge eligibility. The key responsibility of local authorities is to ensure that badges are only issued to those applicants who meet the strict eligibility criteria set out in the relevant legislation. This could include a direct employee of the local authority or a contractor. Discrimination against transsexual and transgender people is unlawful and good practice is to regard the individual in the gender with which they identify. See regulation 9(2) of the 2000 regulations. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. In order to help determine eligibility of applications, local authorities could ask the applicant organisations: The Regulations governing the scheme does not specifically mention actual numbers to be cared for in order to qualify for a badge. Eligible organisations may apply for an organisational badge in their own right, however, Welsh Government recommends that where relatively few people meet the eligibility criteria for a badge that the eligible people themselves or their carer /relative should apply for the badge. This then allows the eligible person to use the badge independently of the organisation in any vehicle they travel in as a driver or passenger to visit family/friends or medical appointments etc. It is important to maintain equity in the scheme so that all people are assessed against the same criteria and measure of mobility. It is recommended that local authorities have clear desk instructions on how to administer the scheme, including policy on circumstances when local authorities will charge for a Blue Badge in the case of a replacement or organisational badge, as well as procedures for reviewing decisions. Accordingly, their name and personal details will have changed. Wherever possible we recommend that this process involves the badge holder collecting their replacement badge from their local authority offices or a nearby contact centre, so that it can be exchanged for the damaged badge. BBDS has a system of reminder letters to badge holders when a Blue Badge is approaching its expiry date. This process can be made easier through the use of technology. An applicant receiving the WPMS will have an award letter from Veterans UK. The detailed requirements of the photograph are provided in the guidance accompanying the application form. Healthcare professional evidence should be used to form the basis of this decision. For example civil enforcement officers may use hand held Personal Digital Assistance type devices, or use the Global System for Mobile Communication network to check the national database for key information about the status of individual badges. This new evidence should then be considered by the Blue Badge Team or case officer and if the application is rejected again, a further explanation of the decision should be provided. The declaration needs to say that they are an organisation concerned with the care of eligible people and that they will be using the vehicle solely for the purpose of transporting those people. The Blue Badge Digital Service enables data sharing and enforcement checks quickly and easily. When a badge holder dies, their badge should be returned to the local authority (Footnote 14). The speed at which they are able to walk. Policy and background Includes Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge. When a badge has been lost, stolen or destroyed, or has become so damaged / faded that it is illegible, the local authority can issue a replacement badge. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. You haven't used this form for a while - to protect your data, the form session will expire soon. A Blue Badge usually lasts for 3 years. Targeted operations are often the most effective ways of tackling abuse. Some of the most common delivery partners are shown below: In order to gather evidence and respond quickly to cases of fraud, the enforcement team (or contractor if outsourced) needs to be involved from the outset to ensure their systems are able to cope with enhanced evidence collection. 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. The following driving licence codes are relevant to this criterion: Only drivers with impairments in both of their arms who cannot operate a parking meter should be considered eligible. Wherever possible the onus is on the applicant to provide supporting evidence. In all circumstances, badges must be issued to the organisation and not to individual employees. The applicant will need to provide healthcare professional evidence that, as a result of their permanent and substantial disability, they are unable to walk very far without experiencing severe difficulty. Where you cannot park. In addition, applicants who have registered their adapted vehicle with the DVLA will be able to present their driving licence which will contain codes that refer to the modifications made to the vehicle. In order to meet this duty a public authority must embed equality considerations in everything they do, including decisions relating to the design and delivery of parking enforcement. It is important to consider the persons ability to negotiate the types of pavement or road one would normally expect to find in the course of walking outdoors. Mobility Activity 1 plus Mobility Activity 2. The applicant needs to provide evidence that they should not walk very far because of the danger to their health. If possible no other person should be visible in the photograph. (In summary if a badge has been refused following a conviction.). Councils can charge up to 20 for a Blue Badge. However, the legislation supporting the Scheme often contains language which does not reflect the social model of disability and assumes that disabled people are disabled by their impairments (or disabilities) and that is why we have used this language.The Welsh Government definition is published externally in Action on Disability: the right to independent living framework and action plan. The BBDS will enable quicker and easier verification checks by civil enforcement officers. Tackling Blue Badge fraud can be complicated and resource intensive. Where suitable, local authorities can accept electronic photographs in a similar style to passport photos. because it has expired, the holder has died, the holder is no longer disabled, a replacement has been issued, the badge has become damaged/faded, the authority has written to the holder requesting return of the badge either following a relevant conviction for misuse or because it was obtained by false representation) or, was being misused (including by someone other than the holder when the genuine holder is not involved in the journey), the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Wales) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and, the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Exemptions for Disabled Persons) (Wales) Regulations 2000, Section 21A (Recognition of badges issued outside Great Britain) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, Section 117 (Wrongful use of disabled persons badge) and 142(1) (General interpretation of Act) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (provides powers to tackle parking related abuse of the scheme), Section 19 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 and. A rock musician who co-wrote Harry Nilsson's 1970s chart-topper Without You is to be honoured with a blue plaque in his home city of Swansea. If there is a further challenge this should be considered by an independent person within the local authority such as the Monitoring Officer. A common theme among some authorities that have had success in this area is involving other departments and other agencies. Local authorities can arrange to share the information held by BBDS which will reduce requests for ad hoc information. See regulation 6(4)9(a) of the 2000 regulations. You do not have a severe disability in both arms. Such locations include commuter hubs, colleges, stations, shopping centres, sports grounds and entertainment venues, or anywhere that parking is in high demand. The evidence should indicate that the applicant is unable to walk or has considerable difficulty walking and is expected to experience these difficulties for 12 months or more. The Blue Badge should be issued for the same period or for three years, whichever is the shorter period. a person recovering from complex leg fractures sometimes managed with external fixators for periods well over a year; a person recovering from stroke or head injury that has impacted on their mobility; a person recovering from spinal trauma which impacts their mobility. The Equality Act 2010 allows for the better or more favourable treatment of people with impairments based on evidence, in order to provide equality of opportunity. The Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel independently. Whenever misuse or abuse of a badge is suspected, the enforcement officer should deal with the badge holder in a sensitive manner. Regulations require the immediate return of expired badges. However, local authorities are reminded that badge holders must have given their consent to sharing their personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulations. This includes taxis and hire cars that you're driving, or travelling in as a passenger. Applicants who can walk more than 80 metres (87.5 yards) and do not demonstrate very considerable difficulty in walking through any other factors would not be deemed as eligible. anything to do with the badge. antibiotics), or by subcutaneous injection (e.g. emphysema, heart conditions, etc.) It is for local authorities to decide how to do this. The local authority must ensure that a robust assessment can be made, using healthcare professional evidence, including reports, letters (not appointment letters) summaries and assessments by relevant healthcare professionals involved in an applicants care. It is important that there is effective communication between issuing departments and parking enforcement teams or other enforcement agencies. When you apply you will need to provide one of the following an ophthalmologist report; CV1/BD8 form confirming the applicant is severely sight impaired (Blind); registration with the local authority as sight impaired at the severe level. However, in these cases, the local authority has the discretion to verify the applicants identity through a review of existing records held. Local authorities will need to check whether the organisation in question: Applications for badges from organisations caring for people should be examined to ensure that they are genuine and necessary. A local authority may refuse to issue a Blue Badge (Footnote 6)if: In these cases the refusal letter must clearly state the reasons the application has been turned down. Your eligibility will be checked every time you reapply to make sure you can still get a Blue Badge. In practice, the local authority should hold written documentary evidence of authorised officers and should ensure that all officers carry some form of identification authorising them to carry out inspections/badge retention. Common examples of organisations that may be eligible include residential care homes, hospices or local authority social services departments that transport groups of people who would meet the eligibility criteria for an individual Blue Badge. Where possible, local authorities should provide enforcement teams with data on local badge holders, particularly in relation to badges that have been reported as lost or stolen so that these badges can be recognised if used on the street. suction of a tracheostomy tube: It is recommended that local authorities treat each application for children under the age of three as a special case. When making an application, organisations could be asked to provide the same type of information required by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for licensing a vehicle under the Disabled Passenger Vehicle (DPV) taxation class for exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)). Welsh Government has no power to intervene in decisions made in individual cases. An individuals eligibility for a Blue Badge is considered in terms of being eligible with or without further assessment. It is recommended good practice that identity be checked through one of the following forms of evidence: Local authorities may also use a holistic approach to establish identity because it is recognised that in some rare cases, an applicant will not have any of the above standard documentation. From six months and over a child can be placed in a Spica cast after surgery. However more than one organisational badge can be held by a single organisation, depending on the number of vehicles they use and the number of people in their care who are eligible for a badge. Your local council processes your application and decides if you can get a Blue Badge. Pain is subjective, and some people have higher pain thresholds than others. a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders, your National Insurance number (if you have one), proof of identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence), proof of address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter). All applications should be handled sensitively and applicants and their carers treated with respect and courtesy, but this is particularly important when an applicant is terminally ill. Blue Badge Scheme in Wales: guidance for local authorities 2021, Blue Badge Scheme in Wales: guidance to local authorities 2021, Blue Badge Scheme in Wales: guidance for local authorities 2021 [HTML], Role of Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS), Social Model of Disability and the Equality Act 2010, Chapter 1: Blue Badge application process, Chapter 2: Determining eligibility of applicants, Chapter 3: Administering the scheme after the assessment, Annex B: guide to assessing mobility for functional mobility experts, A list of the relevant legislation is at annex a, The Blue Badge Scheme: rights and responsibilities in Wales, The Blue Badge Scheme: organisational rights and responsibilities, Action on Disability: the right to independent living framework and action plan, Parking Card for People with Disabilities in the European Union, the prescribed description of people to whom a badge may be issued i.e. 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. In no circumstances should a badge be issued to an applicant who does not meet one of the eligibility criteria set out in the legislation that governs the scheme and badges should never be issued to people solely on the basis of their age. They are responsible for determining and implementing administrative, assessment and enforcement procedures in accordance with the governing legislation. Publicising the consequences for people with impairments who meet the eligibility criteria who are unable to park close to where they need to get, and publicising the potential consequences for offenders of misusing badges, could reduce the number of offences. When you receive your Blue Badge you will also get a copy of the booklet 'The Blue Badge Scheme: Rights and Responsibilities in Wales'. 10. You can still apply for a Blue Badge but coronavirus is affecting council services. In these circumstances it will not be necessary for the applicant to provide proof that their impairment has existed for six months and will continue to exist. To license a vehicle in the DVP taxation class, an organisation needs to make a signed declaration on the organisations letter- headed paper. The applicants posture, rhythm, coordination, balance and stride should be considered in terms of the degree of effect they have on their ability to walk. Local authorities have discretion to charge a fee of up to 10 for an organisational or replacement badge. These are matters for the relevant local authority. They will need to evidence (written healthcare professional evidence or during a mobility assessment) that any danger to their health is a direct result of the effort required to walk. A local authority will need to ask the applicant to provide further evidence. Disabled rail passengers face restrictions at one in 10 stations Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. Open all Who automatically gets a Blue Badge Who else could get a Blue Badge Visit GOV.UK to check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. A relevant conviction is one for successful prosecution of a badge holder or third party of 1) an offence under section 21 (4B) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (this covers misuse of a real badge or use of a fake/altered badge when the vehicle is being driven); or 2) an offence under sections 115 or 117 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (this covers misuse of a real badge or use of a fake/altered badge when the vehicle is parked); or 3) dishonesty or deception committed under any other provision of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or any other UK legislation in relation to the badge (which takes account of offences under, for example, the Fraud Act 2006, the Theft Act 1968, the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, etc). Welsh Government recommends local authorities take full advantage of the BBDS to check the national database for key information about the status of individual badges. In Wales, a badge is issued in bilingual format along with a clock. WebThe City and County of Swansea is a Council in Wales Here are some links which you may find useful. WebThe Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel They blow oxygen-enriched air gently into the lungs through a tube that is passed through the mouth or nose, or via a tracheostomy, Suction machines: are portable suction apparatus used for aspirating fluids and vomit from the mouth and airway by sucking the material through a catheter into a bottle using a vacuum pump (piston, diaphragm, or rotary vane), bacterial filter, vacuum gauge, trap for moisture (or any debris accidentally drawn into the mechanism), a reservoir for the aspirated material, and a suction catheter or nozzle, Feed pumps: deliver fluid feeds via nasogastric tube to the childs stomach, Parenteral equipment: services intravenous lines providing nutrition if a child is unable to take food or fluids through his or her mouth. An organisation is defined as meaning an organisation concerned with the care of disabled persons to which a Blue Badge may be issued in accordance with section 21(4) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Footnote 2).. Renew a Blue Badge. You receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). This allows a more comprehensive analysis of statistics by local authorities and Welsh Government. This includes: the application process and help to apply. It is more often the case that a MacMillan nurse or relevant health specialist will be the person applying on behalf of an individual. This can assist with enforcement if such action were to become necessary. The applicantmaybedeemedeligible ifthey canwalk50-80 metres (approximately 55 to 87.5 yards) without pain or breathlessness, but demonstrate very considerable difficulty in walking through a combination of other factors(e.g. extremely slow pace and / or their manner of walking). An example recall letter in these circumstances is provided at Annex E. The Tell Us Once system should be used to ensure that Blue Badges are cancelled as soon as possible after the badge holder dies. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. A shorter model application form has been provided for use in this type of case and the requirement for a photograph can be lifted. It may also be possible to prosecute the person offering the badge for sale under section 7 of the Fraud Act 2006, recording of interviews whether written or tape recorded, how to deal with any third party during the interview process, disclosure of evidence prior to interview, provides local authorities with the power to cancel badges no longer held by the person to whom they were issued (e.g. Photos should be in the style of passport photos, but as there are no biometric scanners involved in the use of Blue Badges the photos do not need to meet all of strict requirements for passport photos (such as no smiling and no glasses). Find out if you qualify for a Blue Badge. You have severe cognitive impairment. 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