When you apply you will need to provide one of the following an appointment for a memory clinic; registration on the local authority learning disabilities register; a letter from a healthcare professional involved in the treatment. 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. Under section 21(4BA) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (the 1970 Act), a police officer, parking attendant or civil enforcementofficer can approach a person in a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge (or a person who appears to have been in or to be about to get into, the vehicle) and require them to produce the badge for inspection. 11. The definition of enforcement officer is a person who is employed by a local authority or with whom the authority have made arrangements for the purpose of inspecting and retaining badges. 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. Check if you are eligible for a Blue Badge, Please select the option that applies to you. Enforcement officers should be able to identify lost, stolen or fraudulent badges when carrying out their daily windscreen checks. unilateral or bilateral hip, knee, etc.). If an applicant can walk 40 metres (44 yards) in less than a minute (a pace of 0.67 metres/second or more), including any stops to rest, then the speed at which they walk is not likely to make walking very difficult when considered in isolation. The applicant needs to provide evidence that they should not walk very far because of the danger to their health. For an individual person badge the mandatory fields for applications through BBDS are: Whilst the National Insurance Number is not a mandatory field, the Welsh Government recommends that local authorities complete this field, where possible, because it is helpful in confirming the identity of an applicant. 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. For example, if an applicant is only able to walk for less than one minute in total then walking is likely to be very difficult for them. If there is a further challenge this should be considered by an independent person within the local authority such as the Monitoring Officer. Protected characteristics consist of: race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. The badge is usually valid for 3 years. 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 weighting has not been made publically available in order to tackle fraudulent applications, Local authorities are recommended to not rely on letters from GPs. Blue Badges are free in Wales. 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. Publicising a helpline (if sufficiently resourced to be useful) also serves as a deterrent to potential fraudulent Blue Badge users and it instils confidence among people with impairments that the council is responding to this serious issue. You have a terminal illness that seriously limits mobility. 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. On the GOV.UK website the Blue Badge is included in a list of items about which a deceased individuals family may need to contact their local authority, as part of the process of registering the death. 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. Your Blue Badge is not renewed automatically. Local authorities are responsible for checking that applicants have provided relevant and sufficient evidence in support of their application. It can also help you stay active and independent. This should be part of a training package which includes wider equality issues. When the local authority has determined that an application meets the criteria they will need to process the application details through BBDS Manage Blue Badges web-app (or via their own Case Management System). Accordingly, their name and personal details will have changed. The following link has all the contact details:Contact the Disability Service Centre. 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. Regulations require the immediate return of expired badges. In these circumstances a badge would not only be necessary to that person for periods but will become increasingly essential. In addition, some disabilities may not be immediately visible. This must be paid before the badge is issued, either by debit or credit card. This criteria is intended to cover disabled drivers who, because of impairments in both of their arms, are unable, or find it very difficult, to use parking equipment. In cases where it is clear that the applicants impairment will improve within 12 months the application should be rejected without further assessment. You can use your Blue Badge to park in certain restricted areas for free, including: at on-street parking meters. Lost, stolen, faded or damaged Blue Badges. You are Registered blind or have a severe sight impairment. The badge must firstly be returned to the issuing authority by the enforcing authority and then to the holder. If no such evidence is provided, the local authority will need to decide whether to refer the application to the IAS. It is for local authorities to decide which delivery system to use and whether the delivery address should be to the applicants home address or to a local authority office where it can be collected. The BBDS has an on-line facility to allow a badge holder to notify their local authority of a lost or stolen badge. This is to make sure you can still get 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). This could include a direct employee of the local authority or a contractor. It can take up to 12 weeks to process an application. You have a severe disability in both arms. 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. It may also be possible to use Section 11 of the Fraud Act 2006 (relating to obtaining services dishonestly) to take enforcement action when vehicles are fraudulently using Blue Badges to gain parking concessions in off-road parking areas. 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. Please call 01792 637366 to explain the circumstances. People who may be issued with a badge without further assessment are those who are more than two years old and fall within one or more of the automatic eligibility descriptions below. Some Blue Badge applicants may be unhappy about the way the process has been conducted. In these cases the application is supported by the form DS 1500. Parking badges for people with impairments from countries outside the EU vary in design and it would be hard for local enforcement officers to verify their authenticity; inspection of a badge would be advisable where there is doubt. 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. Good practice has been established whereby a badge is issued if their application is supported by MacMillan, Tenovus or relevant health specialist (such as a hospice worker, occupational therapist or welfare benefit advisor) that support people in these circumstances. They'll also let you know if you need to go to a mobility assessment. No pavement or road is absolutely flat therefore a degree of incline and decline should be considered in the course of a mobility assessment. providing false information on the application form or making multiple applications) or using a badge obtained fraudulently, using someone elses badge (with or without the badge holders knowledge) without the badge holder being present in the vehicle, using a badge belonging to someone who has died, they do not produce the badge for inspection by a civil enforcement officer or the police, they use a badge when they are not entitled/no longer entitled, they are using a badge which belongs to another person with or without consent, they are using a badge which a local authority has requested be returned, allow their badge to be used by someone not entitled, use a forged badge or has one in his possession and, provide false information to obtain a badge for himself or anyone else, use a badge when they are not entitled/ no longer entitled, are using a badge which belongs to another person with or without consent, are using a badge which a local authority has requested be returned or, the organisation using the badge has ceased to exist, a replacement badge has been issued where a badge is lost/stolen and that badge is subsequently recovered, the badge is no longer required by the holder, there exists a relevant conviction in relation to misuse of the badge or, the badge was obtained by false representation, the Theft Act 1968 (in particular sections 1 and 22) may be used to prosecute anyone found guilty of stealing or handling stolen badges, Section 329(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 may offer another means of obtaining a conviction where someone is in possession of a stolen Blue Badge or uses a stolen Blue Badge knowing it to be stolen, it is possible in certain circumstances for Courts to disqualify persistent offenders from driving for a period of time under section 146 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 and, there have been cases where people have attempted to sell badges through web-sites and social media platforms. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. It is for the local authority to decide whether they will accept only originals or certified photocopies of documents. It is important that people in the local authority area, who might be eligible for a Blue Badge, are made aware of the scheme and how they can apply for a badge. 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). BBDS provides a national online application through GOV.UK. The discretionary criteria relating to mobility and cognitive impairments enable applicants who are unable, or choose not, to apply for DLA or PIP to have an opportunity to apply for a Blue Badge. For an organisational badge the mandatory fields for applications through BBDS are: Local authority officers will need to set up an account to gain access and will need to consider how they integrate the BBDS into their daily working procedures. Where an application does not meet the eligibility criteria and the application is refused local authorities should explain the reasons behind the decision to not issue a Blue Badge (Footnote 8).It is recommended that letters contain the following information: Providing a full explanation of the aims of the scheme and the reason why an application is turned down will enable the applicant to understand why their condition does not meet the eligibility criteria. A medical assessment should not be necessary. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. This would cover, for example, cases where a badge has suffered accidental damage or where a badge may have been tampered with in some way. Applicants will still need to provide the appropriate photographs, any supporting documents required (i.e. When you apply you will need to provide an original award letter from the Department of Work and Pensions which shows your entitlement for this benefit. The local authority will require additional information to support this claim. It is important that there is effective communication between issuing departments and parking enforcement teams or other enforcement agencies. 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. Applicant is in receipt of Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMCDLA), An original HRMCDLA award letter dated within the last 12 months, Applicant is in receipt of War Pensioners Mobility Supplement, Applicant is in receipt of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (tariff 1-8), An original award letter, which also certifies that you have a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty walking, People awarded Tariff 6, - Permanent Mental Disorder of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, An original award letter which demonstrates that the applicant has been awarded tariff 6 - Permanent Mental Disorder under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, Applicant is registered as sight impaired under section 29(4)(g) of the National Assistance Act 1948, An ophthalmologist report or CV1/BD8 form confirming that the person is severely sight impaired (blind) or registration with local authority as sight impaired. Welsh Government recommends that the authority has a clear policy on how they will review Blue Badge decisions should a decision be challenged by an applicant. If you think you might have difficulty accessing the Civic Centre, please mention this to the Blue Badge team when you telephone, and we will tell you about the arrangements we have made to help you. 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). This carries a penalty of a fine of up to 5,000 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment on summary conviction. 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. Contact your local council if need help reapplying for a Blue Badge. These can help to combat fraud and allow the local authority to cross-check relevant information with other council departments. WebThe Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel If they applied for PIP they would be assessed as meeting Mobility Activity 1, descriptor f (12 points) because they are unable to follow the route of any journey without the assistance of another person. It is recommended that proof of address be provided in the form of an original council tax bill bearing the applicants name and address. You can still apply for a Blue Badge but coronavirus is affecting council services. We are aware of some cases where local authorities believe people may be trying to use fake badges, claiming they have been issued by another country, and enforcement officers have remained suspicious about their validity. 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. Applications in these cases must be able to confirm they have a diagnosis of a cognitive impairment. You can request it for yourself or someone else. The 2000 regulations now make it explicit that a valid badge retained because it is being misused must be returned as soon as reasonably practicable to the holder (provided that the authority does not have pre-existing grounds, under the regulations, for withdrawing the badge). This includes full pocket book notes (or electronic equivalent), such as descriptions of any persons seen, who parks the vehicle, gets out of the vehicle and where they go upon leaving. In order to streamline administration when verifying an applicants proof of entitlement, local authorities should consider using electronic records held about the applicant by other council departments and agencies, where such records are accessible and up to date. If a badge holder relocates to a new local authority it is the responsibility of the badge holder to inform the issuing authority of the change of address. When using the power to retain a badge being misused by someone other than the genuine badge holder ((d), as above), enforcement officers should establish that the disabled badge holder is not part of the journey. The applicant may provide healthcare professional evidence that the excessive pain or breathlessness occurs at the time of walking, or later as a direct result of their attempt to walk. Local authorities are responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of the scheme. Some councils have paper application forms or can help you with your application. Applicants should be asked to provide contact details for the person certifying their application. Blue Badges are not renewed automatically and your eligibility will be checked again. Following the investigation, the council has agreed to offer a proper assessment to more than 25 people and review its policies to avoid similar issues recurring. it has been stolen or forged or is being used by someone who is not the true holder). The Pavlik harness is made of canvas, with straps, Velcro and buckles. They should produce appropriate evidence of authority when exercising their powers; otherwise there is no obligation on an individual to hand their badge to the enforcement officer. 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 can also help you stay active and independent. Each local authority will wish to consider its own training and procedures for enforcement officers employing the new powers. 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. Local authorities should make it clear when issuing a badge that it should be returned to the issuing authority if the recipient no longer needs it (Footnote 13). Good practice: local authorities should process all applications through the BBDS. The Welsh Government is responsible for the policy and legislative framework for the Scheme. Welsh Government has no power to intervene in decisions made in individual cases. In all cases, entitlement depends on the applicants difficulty in walking. Local authorities need to develop their own procedures setting out circumstances when applicants can re-apply and include this advice in their letters. It will be important to identify people at the earliest opportunity and if possible whilst they are undergoing initial treatments and therapy to aid their recovery. A relevant conviction requires that the non-badge holder is using the badge with the holders consent. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. You are completely unable to walk, have considerable difficulty walking or substantial impairment to mobility. This is particularly relevant in the case of children with hip dysplasia, as after treatment is normally limited to three and six months. 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. The most commonly reported problems tend to relate to misuse of the Blue Badge by the friends and family of the badge holder. 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. the details of your current Blue Badge (if you're reapplying). There are currently no formal reciprocal arrangements in place for disabled parking badges issued outside the UK. Such training will help staff to understand the importance of the scheme to those who may rely upon it to access goods and services. You can apply for a Surveillance can identify cases of suspected systematic abuse and build up evidence that can later be used to prosecute a person. 13. See regulation 9(1)(b) of the 2000 regulations. The applicant should be reminded in their decision letter that they have a duty to return the badge to the local authority if at any time their mobility improves. (Footnote 15). Part of: Parking, Blue Badges and road offences. If the badge is subsequently found or recovered, the original badge should be returned to the local authority so that it can be destroyed (Footnote 16). Support may be available from Citizens Advice, British Red Cross, Age UK, Shaw Trust or you can contact SCVS for details of other support organisations. Local authorities can verify the eligibility of an applicant by contacting Veterans UK on 0808 191 4218. The Blue Badge should be issued for the same period or for three years, whichever is the shorter period. The table below details the eligibility criteria and evidence requirements. You have not received money under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Tariff 1-8 (inclusive). 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. 2012/309 (W. 50)) for circumstances in which an appeal to Welsh ministers will be considered. These are matters for the relevant local authority. 14. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. 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)). 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. A person can be convicted of forging or copying a blue badge and/or using that forgery/copy under this Act. You should speak to us first about this and not ask your GP for a letter. Good Practice: It is recommended that where possible, civil enforcement officers undergo PACE training as part of their role. The intelligent use of cross-checking existing council records may identify information to support an application under the subject to further assessment walking criterion. Please note, we do not accept cheque, cash or postal orders. 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. Each applicant for an individual badge will be asked to supply a passport-size photograph to be scanned into the BBDS. WebGo to City and County of Swansea Council website You can only use this service to get information about the Blue Badge scheme from councils in England. 15. 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. 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