When dealing with such reapplications, local authorities are also reminded that this criteria seeks to capture individuals who have a condition which is expected to last 12 months. The Disabled Persons Parking Badges Act 2013 does not empower the local authority to use force when attempting to retain 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. a condition that is likely to last for the duration of a persons life) that means they cannot walk, or means they have very considerable difficulty walking. Lost, stolen, faded or damaged Blue Badges. Welsh Government understands that some local authorities may offer further assessment of the applicant by an occupational therapist or other health professionals. The Disabled Persons Parking Badges Act 2013 allows civil enforcement officers to retain a badge which is suspected of being abused or misused. WebA Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. Applications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. The Slack Workspace is dedicated to Blue Badge Digital Service and wider Blue Badge Scheme. Very often the person using the badge will admit on questioning that the holder is not involved in the journey; some local authorities telephone the holder to establish their whereabouts. You haven't used this form for a while - to protect your data, the form session will expire soon. Please contact us on 01792 637366 for advice and we will be pleased to help you. 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. Local authorities need to develop their own procedures setting out circumstances when applicants can re-apply and include this advice in their letters. If the person regains their mobility or it substantially improves during the issue period of the badge they should surrender the badge as outlined in the rights and responsibilities Booklet they receive when they are issued with their badge. 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. See regulation 9(1)(b) of the 2000 regulations. Applicants applying through Gov.UK can check their eligibility on-line. Surveillance can identify cases of suspected systematic abuse and build up evidence that can later be used to prosecute a person. Find out about blue badges, applying for a disabled parking space on the public highway and mobility hire in the city centre. When you apply you will need to provide a letter from a Paediatrician. It can also help you stay active and independent. WebThe Blue Badge is recognised in some European countries and allows you to make use of the same parking concessions as the countrys own citizens with disability. It should be remembered, however, that whilst this may make it difficult to withdraw a badge that is being systematically abused by a friend or family member, a local authority may refuse to reissue a badge if it has reasonable grounds for believing that the applicant would permit another person to use it (Regulation 8(2)(d)(ii) of the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Wales) Regulations 2000). 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. This should be signed by a Board Member or Trustee of the organisation. 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. in pay and display bays. BBDS provides a national online application through GOV.UK. 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. In these circumstances applicants who apply for a badge are expected to provide healthcare professional evidence to support their application. Each applicant for an individual badge will be asked to supply a passport-size photograph to be scanned into the BBDS. A person can be prosecuted under this section and receive a fine of up to 1,000 where: A person can be prosecuted under this section and receive up to a 5,000 fine and up to two years in prison if they: A Blue Badge holder can be prosecuted under this section and receive a fine of up to 1,000 if they contravene any parking provision of a road traffic order and also: The Police can seize a badge under section 19 if the officer believes that it has been obtained in consequence of a commission of an offence (e.g. 13. Such training will help staff to understand the importance of the scheme to those who may rely upon it to access goods and services. It may also be relevant to consider whether an applicant who is not using any form of walking aid at the time of their application could improve their walking ability, to the extent that they would no longer demonstrate very considerable difficulty in walking, through the correct use of such an aid. When you apply you will need to provide a driving license coded with 40 (adapted steering) or 79 (vehicles with specifications). Local authorities should note that the lists provided above are indicative only and are not intended to be exhaustive in order to allow for new advances in technology and treatment equipment. See regulation 10 of the 2000 regulations (as amended by S.I. The Blue Badge (Disabled Persons Parking) scheme was introduced in 1971 under section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. When using this marker to check that the correct badge holder is using the badge, officers should be aware of, and deal sensitively with, individuals who may have undergone - or be undergoing - gender reassignment. Removing expired badges from circulation reduces fraud. The Pavlik harness is made of canvas, with straps, Velcro and buckles. Local councils expect to take longer to reissue Blue Badges. you can apply or re-applyonlineon GOV.UK. BBDS have several delivery arrangements including fast track delivery for applications from people with a special case terminally ill (for an additional cost). Good Practice: It is recommended that where possible, civil enforcement officers undergo PACE training as part of their role. When a badge holder dies, their badge should be returned to the local authority (Footnote 14). 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. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Under this criteria the uprating letter will note how long HRMCDLA is awarded for. 16. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. (In summary if a badge has been refused following a conviction.). 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. It is recommended that this is undertaken by health professionals who specialise in functional mobility, such as occupational and physiotherapists. The rules under which badges are awarded are set by the Welsh Government. You should reapply 12 weeks before your badge expires. Applicants must be made aware that in order to be issued with a badge they will need to provide evidence in support of their application. It is expected that all applicants reapplying for a Blue Badge under the temporary criteria, having previously been issued a badge under the same criteria, will be referred to the IAS for assessment unless there is sufficient evidence available to the authority to allow them to make a decision. Sheffield City Council incorrectly assessed people for disabled blue badges, says an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. A Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. are not in themselves a qualification for a badge. See sections 27 and 28 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. WebThe Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability. The length of time that an applicant is able to walk for. WebYou'll need some information to apply or re-apply for a Blue Badge. Local authorities will need to carefully consider the evidence provided by applicants. Evidence will be required to determine whether the impairment is likely to last for a period of 12 months. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Blue Badges are free in Wales. This training covers the following topics: The Disabled Persons Parking Badges Act 2013 (the 2013 Act) supported by the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 provides local authorities with further powers to take enforcement action against abuse and misuse of the scheme. Where an applicant has provided a caravan or mobile home site address on their application, local authorities will need to verify this information. 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. You do not receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Some councils have paper application forms or can help you with your application. Local authorities need to make clear to applicants and badge holders that a badge should be immediately returned to the local authority where: Anyone who parks in a designated parking for disabled peoples space without displaying a valid Blue Badge and/or clock if appropriate will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice/ Penalty Charge Notice/Excess Charge Ticket, dependent on the parking enforcement arrangements in that County. Healthcare professional evidence should be used to form the basis of this decision. Please note that some police forces will only issue an incident number when there is evidence that a crime has taken place. If an applicant is unable to walk 50 metres (55 yards) in total, then their walking ability is not appreciable and they can be deemed as having very considerable difficulty in walking. Indeed, the badge holder may not know the third party is using the badge. The local authority will require additional information to support this claim. If documents are provided as certified photocopies they should include the text: This copy is a true likeness of the original alongside the signature; printed name and occupation of the person providing certification. 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. Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. Local authority personnel should also be aware of remote access facilities offered by BBDS which allow civil enforcement officers and local authority empowered individuals to access a limited section of the BBDS database from a 3G device. This is particularly relevant in the case of children with hip dysplasia, as after treatment is normally limited to three and six months. While many blue badge-holders may be self Policy and background Includes Pain is subjective, and some people have higher pain thresholds than others. The following is not an exhaustive list, but illustrates the most common ways in which badges can be abused or misused, from the minor to more serious transgressions: Local authorities should consider ways of preventing abuse and misuse of the scheme from the outset. If you suspect a blue badge is being misused you can report it to us. A local authority may require the return of a badge on account of its misuse leading to a relevant conviction or where the authority is satisfied that the badge was obtained by false representation (Footnote 12). A list of the relevant legislation is at annex a. This charge is at the discretion of the local authority. An organisational badge may be issued to an organisation for use in a motor vehicle or vehicles when the vehicle or vehicles are to be used to carry people who would themselves be eligible for a badge were they to make an individual application (Footnote 1). It is also recommended that all employees of the organisation who will be using the badge are reminded that they must only use the badge for the purposes of transporting eligible people who meet one or more of the eligibility criteria for a badge. Please call 01792 637366 to explain the circumstances. This includes: the application process and help to apply. 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. They need to be able to share the information they have on badge holders. Where badges are subsequently reported as stolen by badge holders, some authorities will request the badge holder provides a crime investigation number (issued by the police), before providing a replacement. Local authorities should make it clear when issuing the badge that it should be returned to them on expiry, or if the recipient no longer needs it, because the condition under which it was issued no longer applies. It is recommended that an auditable record of the approach be kept where identity is verified in this way. WebRequest a Blue Badge to replace one thats been lost, stolen or damaged. If no such evidence is provided, the local authority will need to decide whether to refer the application to the IAS. The Welsh Government has made the following publications available on their website so that they can be downloaded and printed locally: In addition, large print, Braille and audio versions of The Blue Badge Scheme: rights and responsibilities in Wales are available on request from BlueBadge@gov.wales. You can apply for a See regulation 6(4)(b) of the 2000 regulations. To summarise, the 2013 Act: The 2013 Act enables enforcement officers to inspect and retain a badge without police presence if they have reasonable grounds for believing that the badge: In using these powers, it is expected that enforcement officers take appropriate steps to establish reasonable grounds for retaining the badge. The badge holder has to re-apply every time their badge expires. It is recommended that local authorities include declarations at the end of the application form for the applicant to review and sign. 14. The weighting has not been made publically available in order to tackle fraudulent applications, Local authorities are recommended to not rely on letters from GPs. The social model of disability makes an important distinction between impairment and disability. 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. You can request it for yourself or someone else. However, local authority administrators should note that registration is voluntary. 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. 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 If this evidence is not available then it is recommended that the local authority accept a benefit award letter. Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 introduced a Public Sector Equality Duty which requires public bodies - including local authorities - to have due regard to the need to: This Duty came into force on 6 April 2011. 2000/1786) (the 2000 regulations). This may include people with, for example: a limb reduction deficiency of both arms; bilateral upper limb amputation; muscular dystrophy; spinal cord injury; motor neurone disease; or a condition of comparable severity. Local authorities may wish to consider that the badge may only be sent out to the Blue Badge holders address which could be a care home, as this is the address used to conduct a residency check. Without sufficient evidence that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria the authority must not issue a Blue Badge. In all cases, entitlement depends on the applicants difficulty in walking. Apply for a disabled parking space on the public highway, Find disabled parking in Swansea car parks. Local authorities have a statutory obligation under section 21(5) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 to maintain a register showing: A robust system that can identify badge holders within a local authority is invaluable not only to issuing authorities, but also to police and enforcement authorities in dealing with instances of misuse, stolen or fraudulent badges. 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. You have a child under the age of three who has a medical condition which requires bulky medical equipment or needs to always be near a vehicle. Your local council deals with all Blue Badge enquiries. (Footnote 15). You'll need some information to apply or re-apply for a Blue Badge. The BBDS, provided by Valtech Ltd includes: Local authorities have instant access to details on Blue Badge holders from anywhere in Great Britain, not just in their local authority area. Local authorities may not wish to charge for replacement badges if there is evidence that the badge has been stolen, for instance where the badge holder has reported the theft to the police and provides the local authority with a police incident number. Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge. See regulation 8(3) of the 2000 regulations. Local authorities may wish to establish suitable procedures for their enforcement officers to follow but they could include checking the BBDS database; telephoning their local authority to establish further details of the badge / badge holder; or interviewing the person using the badge at the roadside. Local authorities have discretion to charge a fee of up to 10 for an organisational or replacement badge. 18. An individuals eligibility for a Blue Badge is considered in terms of being eligible with or without further assessment. Even if they are not present, the badge holder may have been dropped at that place or may be being picked up from that place. 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. Making use of their specialist skills and resources can enable the enforcement operation to better target their attention, improving success rates. You do not receive War Pensioners Mobility Supplement. This shines light through the skin and monitors the amount of oxygen in the blood. Collection from a local authority officer will also enable the local authority to collect old expired badges. All members of staff who deal regularly with applicants and badge holders should be included in the local authoritys disability and equality awareness training programme, which should include information on the social model of disability. This ensures that civil enforcement officers and the police checking the validity of badges displayed in vehicles are able to check badge details. 2. 2012/309 (W. 50)) for circumstances in which an appeal to Welsh ministers will be considered. Respect for the individual and privacy of gender history are of paramount importance and it is recommended that a Gender Recognition Certificate not be requested as proof of identity. Welsh Government recommends that local authorities include details of how to return Blue Badges in their death registry packs, and cross-reference deaths registered in their area against their Blue Badge holder records so that these badges can be cancelled on BBDS and issue a reminder to the family as required. In the majority of cases there is no statutory appeal process after the local authority has decided to turn down an application (Footnote 9). It is important to maintain equity in the scheme so that all people are assessed against the same criteria and measure of mobility. However, it is recommended that where possible, organisations should provide local authorities with an electronic file of their logo. Applicants will still need to provide the appropriate photographs, any supporting documents required (i.e. This is to make sure you can still get a Blue Badge. If there is a further challenge this should be considered by an independent person within the local authority such as the Monitoring Officer. In both cases the apparatus is likely to be deployed for a period of up to three months per hip, children with highly unstable diabetes and, special cases terminally ill children who can only access brief moments of outside life and need a quick route home, The applicant is registered with the local authority as having a learning disability (this may be called a learning difficulty) or, The applicant has attended a memory clinic or, The applicant can provide evidence in the form of letters, reports or functional assessments from relevant health professionals (psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker, care agency) who confirms they require supervision for all journeys over and above that which is normally expected of a person of their age, cares for and transports people who would themselves meet one or more of the eligibility criteria for a individual Blue Badge and, has a clear need for an organisational badge rather than using the individual Blue Badges of people it is transporting, about the number of qualifying people being cared for, about the type of vehicle(s) being used to carry them, whether it is adapted and how, why the organisation feels they need an organisational badge rather than using individual Blue Badges of people in their care and how often the badge is likely to be used and for what purpose, in case of children under three, a badge should be issued for a maximum period ending on the day immediately following their third birthday (, where entitlement for a Blue Badge is linked to the receipt of PIP, HRMCDLA or the War Pensioners Mobility Supplement (WPMS), the period of issue should be linked to the period of receipt of that allowance, where that period is less than 3 years (, badges issued under the temporary mobility impairment criteria will be issued for 12 months, the applicant holds or has held a badge and misuse has led to a relevant conviction of an offence(, the applicant fails to provide the local authority with adequate evidence of their eligibility, either as an individual or as an eligible organisation, the applicant fails to provide adequate evidence of residency, the applicant already holds a valid badge issued by another local authority or, has reasonable grounds for believing that the applicant is not the person, they are claiming to be or would permit another person to whom the badge was not issued to use the badge, the required fee has not been paid in respect to organisational or replacement badges, the application has been declined, from the information provided, because they do not meet the eligibility criteria as laid down in legislation, the specific reason for declining the application with as much information as possible, if the applicant finds that their condition deteriorates rapidly and their ability to walk gets worse, or where a new disability occurs which renders them unable to walk or causes considerable difficulty to walk, to contact the local authority and, what internal review procedures are available, that the applicant has a relevant conviction or, in cases where a badge is required to be returned, that the badge was obtained by false representation, the holders of badges issued by the authority and, the vehicle or vehicles for which each of the badges is held, parking in the wrong place or at the wrong time, using a badge that is no longer valid (i.e. It is for the local authority to decide their own procedures and these may include drop-in centres, telephone, postal and online services. In all cases, it is important that the applicant signs a declaration to state that this is a true reflection of their condition and that they are aware that fraudulent claims could lead to a criminal conviction and fine, of up to 1,000. Depending on the circumstances and local policies, the vehicle may also be removed to a pound. When you apply you will need to provide an original award letter from the Ministry of Defence. Local authorities who receive an application under the temporary criteria will need to check if the applicant has supporting evidence from health providers or social services. Healthcare providers are likely to be a good source of evidence to help the local authority to determine eligibility for a Blue Badge. Further information may be required from time to time. Apply online now on the gov.uk website. The evidence required includes proof of residency, a photograph and healthcare professional evidence of conditions, symptoms and difficulties mobilising in the community. An applicant who is registered blind or as severely sight impaired will often be registered with the local authoritys Social Services Department (or their agents). It is for local authorities to make this judgement, based on their local knowledge of the organisation concerned. You can apply for yourself, someone Details are set out in the Parking Card for People with Disabilities in the European Union". You have a severe disability in both arms. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. 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. Part of: Parking, Blue Badges and road offences. 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