You do not receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). This can assist with enforcement if such action were to become necessary. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. 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. This allows a more comprehensive analysis of statistics by local authorities and Welsh Government. Transsexual and transgender people live permanently in a gender other than that assigned at birth. This could mean your local council may not be able to process applications: If you reapply for a Blue Badge your local council should reply to tell you about the situation in your area. An individuals eligibility for a Blue Badge is considered in terms of being eligible with or without further assessment. See regulation 10 of the 2000 regulations (as amended by S.I. Your local council processes your application. In these cases, the applicant may not have been made aware that they are terminally ill. Children under the age of three are eligible for a badge if they fall under either or both of the following criteria: Examples of children under the age of three likely to fall into the criterion mentioned in the first bullet point may be those who need to be accompanied at all times by any of the following types of equipment: Examples of children with highly unstable medical conditions who need quick access to transport to hospital or home and are likely to qualify under the criterion are set out below. The Blue Badge Digital Service enables data sharing and enforcement checks quickly and easily. Welsh Government recommends that where a badge application is refused or a badge is withdrawn under these circumstances the applicant should be informed by the local authority of his right to appeal and the time limit for doing so. Contact your local council if need help reapplying for a Blue Badge. 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. It is recommended that local authorities provide applicants or carers on behalf of an applicant with information on the scheme, in particular eligibility criteria, the application process and assessments. If this evidence is not available then it is recommended that the local authority accept a benefit award letter. If you do not agree with the decision not to award a Blue Badge to you and have information or evidence that was not given with your original application, you should send it to us within one calendar month of the date of the decision letter we sent you. 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. If your application is not successful, you can ask for a review. 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. The Welsh Government advises people visiting the UK from non-EU countries that they should bring their parking badges with them and notify the local authority in the areas they intend to visit to see if their badge would be recognised, but emphasise that this is entirely at the discretion of the local authority. Other considerations such as difficulty in carrying parcels, luggage or problems getting in and out of vehicles are not to be taken into account. This consent should be asked for in the Declaration section of the Blue Badge application form. 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. 9. You need to reapply for it every 3 years. 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. They'll also let you know if you need to go to a mobility assessment. 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. Typically this would be done to check the detailed information and the photograph of the badge holder on the back of the badge, in order to verify whether the badge is being used by the correct person. The individual should have a copy of their CVI(W), and should be encouraged to register if they have not already done so as they may also be entitled to various other benefits. Pain is subjective, and some people have higher pain thresholds than others. If your Blue Badge has been lost or stolen, is faded or damaged then you will need to contact us for a new badge. 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. Local authorities can be flexible in how they use these powers, to address their own local circumstances and the specifics of each case. It is recommended that local authorities include declarations at the end of the application form for the applicant to review and sign. 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. 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. We follow guidance set by the Welsh Government but they do not have the power to intervene in the assessment of individual cases. See regulation 9(1)(c) of the 2000 regulations. 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. No pavement or road is absolutely flat therefore a degree of incline and decline should be considered in the course of a mobility assessment. 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. Such locations include commuter hubs, colleges, stations, shopping centres, sports grounds and entertainment venues, or anywhere that parking is in high demand. See regulation 6(4)9(c) of the 2000 regulations. parking in the wrong place, not displaying the badge or clock correctly) and issue Penalty Charge Notices. In these circumstances a badge would not only be necessary to that person for periods but will become increasingly essential. Bear in mind that healthcare professionals do encourage mild exercise to improve certain conditions so these cases will need to be looked at and considered on an individual basis. 3. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You will need to re-apply for a Blue This carries a penalty of a fine of up to 5,000 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment on summary conviction. Welsh Government understands that some local authorities may offer further assessment of the applicant by an occupational therapist or other health professionals. In all circumstances, badges must be issued to the organisation and not to individual employees. 15. Has a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking. Policy and background Includes You might have to pay to use off-street car parks, such as: Blue Badge charge The charge to reapply for a Blue Badge can be up to 20. 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. The local authority will require additional information to support this claim. If you need further advice then please contact us on 01792 637366 and we will be pleased to help you. 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. 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. 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. They are also issued with an annual uprating letter, stating their entitlement. These individuals will have been issued with a male or female badge according to whichever gender they are living under. It is important that detailed information on the eligibility criteria is provided to all applicants at an early stage to provide realistic expectations and prevent time being wasted by applicants who do not meet the criteria. In addition, some disabilities may not be immediately visible. We will look again at the decision taking into account the extra evidence. 2. WebIf you've been refused a Blue Badge This advice applies to England If youve been refused a Blue Badge, you can ask for the decision to be reviewed by the council. WebA Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. An applicant can only appeal to the Welsh Ministers against the local authoritys decision not to award a Blue Badge or to request the return of a badge where the grounds for refusal / return are: The appeal must be made within 28 days beginning with the date of the local authoritys determination. To license a vehicle in the DVP taxation class, an organisation needs to make a signed declaration on the organisations letter- headed paper. Lost, stolen, faded or damaged Blue Badges. The badge holder does not need to be issued with a replacement badge with the new local authority name. When you apply you will need to provide an original award letter from the Ministry of Defence. 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. Applicants will need to demonstrate that their ability to walk is affected to the extent that they would be unable to access goods and services unless allowed to park close to shops, public buildings and other facilities. The detailed requirements of the photograph are provided in the guidance accompanying the application form. Some local authorities enable the general public to report abuse or misuse. 14. Good practice: local authorities should process all applications through the BBDS. proof of identity, residency and eligibility and healthcare professional evidence of conditions and difficulties). The scheme provides a national arrangement throughout the UK of on-street parking concessions for people who experience the greatest barriers to their mobility when seeking to access community based facilities. 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. The scheme as it currently stands is governed by the following Regulations: All of the above Statutory Instruments (and the Acts) can also be viewed on Legislation.gov.uk website. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. Changing or handing back a Blue Badge. You do not 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. 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. 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. For example Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or some cancers. If you are Eligibility for a Blue Badge does not depend on diagnosis, but on how an individuals mobility is impaired, which is outside of the specialism of the majority of GPs, Has a temporary and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking. A relevant conviction requires that the non-badge holder is using the badge with the holders consent. WebIf you already have a Blue Badge and its nearly expired, or if you want to check if you're eligible you can apply or re-apply online on GOV.UK. The serious deterioration that occurs does not need to be permanent but it should require medical intervention for them to recover. 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. 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. 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. Further information may be required from time to time. A list of the relevant legislation is at annex a. Eligibility. The guidance will be subject to regular review. If an applicant does not meet the required score for either Mobility Activity 1 (12 points) or Activity 2 (8 to 12 points), they fail to meet the automatic criteria. The online service caters for people applying on someone's behalf, and there is also a 'save and return' feature, allowing people to wait for someone to help them complete their application. Youll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. 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. A badge can only be permanently withdrawn from use if a relevant conviction for misuse has been obtained under regulation 9(2) of the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Wales) Regulations 2000 or if it was obtained by false representation. 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. Local authorities have discretion to charge a fee of up to 10 for an organisational or replacement badge. Local authorities may also wish to consider establishing a designated period for the return of the badge, informing the badge holder that action may be taken if the old badge is not returned, for example information about the expired badge will be passed to enforcement officers. However, there are certain exceptions as explained below: Where HRMCDLA, PIP or WPMS has been granted for a period of longer than three years, the badge can still only be issued for the standard three year period. Local authorities may require the return of a badge from a resident where another local authority issues the same person with a badge and both badges are valid at the same time (Footnote 18). The Pavlik harness is made of canvas, with straps, Velcro and buckles. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. If you struggle to get around and use a car, you could get a Blue Badge. The issuing authority may wish to warn the holder about the seriousness of misuse when returning the badge. 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). This can be uploaded to the BBDS system and included on the badge. The disability must last at least 12 months, In these cases Welsh Government recommends that the application is assessed by the Independent Assessment Service, to determine if the applicant meets the mobility and the time criteria, Drives a vehicle regularly, has a disability in both arms and is unable to operate, or has considerable difficulty in operating, all or some types of parking equipment. Wherever possible the onus is on the applicant to provide supporting evidence. Local authorities can sign up to this service at no cost to themselves. You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience, or accept all and continue on this page. When you apply you will need to provide a driving license coded with 40 (adapted steering) or 79 (vehicles with specifications). Local authorities will need to deal with these on a case by case basis. However, local authority administrators should note that registration is voluntary. These are matters for the relevant local authority. Additionally local authorities will need to consider how to collect expired badges. If possible you should complete the application yourself or ask for help from family, friends or support organisations. Local authorities should consider developing a range of tools and techniques to deal with different types of offenders and different types of offences. When you apply you will need to provide a letter from a Paediatrician. 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. It can take up to 12 weeks to process an application. In the absence of any other proof, it is recommended that local authorities accept a utility bill. WebYou'll need some information to apply or re-apply for a Blue Badge. The evidence required includes proof of residency, a photograph and healthcare professional evidence of conditions, symptoms and difficulties mobilising in the community. 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. 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). Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. You have severe cognitive impairment. 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. 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. 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. This includes: The Welsh Government cannot intervene in individual applications. The table below details the eligibility criteria and evidence requirements. See regulation 6(4)9(a) of the 2000 regulations. WebThe Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel 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. WebThe City and County of Swansea Council (Welsh: Cyngor Dinas a Sir Abertawe), or simply Swansea Council (Welsh: Cyngor Abertawe), is the local authority for the city and county of Swansea, one of the principal areas of Wales.The principal area also includes rural areas to the north of the built-up area of Swansea and the Gower Peninsula to the Under this criteria the uprating letter will note how long HRMCDLA is awarded for. Further information is available at:BBDS guidance (confluence). See regulation 9(1)(e) of the 2000 regulations. insulin to control diabetes) this can be given by using a small pump known as a syringe driver. 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. Please call 01792 637366 to explain the circumstances. 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. BBDS have several delivery arrangements including fast track delivery for applications from people with a special case terminally ill (for an additional cost). 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. Youll also need a photo or scan of your: proof of identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence), proof of address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter), your National Insurance number (if you have one), the details of your current Blue Badge (if youre reapplying). Last updated: 25 January 2021. 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. A carer can apply on behalf of any applicant however they must read and sign the declarations within the application, stating their relationship to the applicant. Under no circumstances should anyone who does not satisfy at least one of the criteria receive a badge. There is a role however, for all enforcement officers in identifying, lost, stolen and fraudulent badges as part of their day to day activities. It is recommended that this is undertaken by health professionals who specialise in functional mobility, such as occupational and physiotherapists. Badge holders can travelas either a driver or passenger, and are allowed to park close to their destination. 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 authority with a police incident number. To aid the inspection process, a gender marker has been added to the badge serial number. 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. Photographs do not need to be provided for organisational badges. Healthcare providers are likely to be a good source of evidence to help the local authority to determine eligibility for a Blue Badge. 8. 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. 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