Local authorities can be flexible in how they use these powers, to address their own local circumstances and the specifics of each case. Whenever misuse or abuse of a badge is suspected, the enforcement officer should deal with the badge holder in a sensitive manner. A script for civil enforcement officers when dealing with suspected misuse can be found at Annex I. Applicants will still need to provide the appropriate photographs, any supporting documents required (i.e. The act of returning the badge does not preclude the relevant authority from prosecuting any offence that has been committed, if desired. When you apply you will need to provide a driving license coded with 40 (adapted steering) or 79 (vehicles with specifications). 1. You receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). out of date or the badge holder is no longer eligible), using a badge that has been reported as lost or stolen, letting a friend or relative use the badge, altering the details on the badge, for example, the expiry date and, making a fraudulent application (e.g. Last updated: 25 January 2021. Some applicants may find it difficult to provide the appropriate documentation, so it is recommended that local authorities are more flexible in assessing the proof of identity of transgender people. 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. This can assist with enforcement if such action were to become necessary. It is for local authorities to decide how to do this. 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. 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. It is important to maintain equity in the scheme so that all people are assessed against the same criteria and measure of mobility. 4. It is recommended that this is undertaken by health professionals who specialise in functional mobility, such as occupational and physiotherapists. The UK Government has informal reciprocal arrangements in place with many European Union Governments to accept Blue Badges from these countries. The local authority may wish to contact the certifying person where deemed necessary. The Welsh Government is responsible for the policy and legislative framework for the Scheme. This ensures that civil enforcement officers and the police checking the validity of badges displayed in vehicles are able to check badge details. When you are eligible for a Blue Badge. Badges can be abused or misused in a number of different ways and it is important that local authorities are vigilant. Apply for a new Blue Badge. 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. (Footnote 15). Healthcare providers are likely to be a good source of evidence to help the local authority to determine eligibility for a Blue Badge. See regulation 8(3) of the 2000 regulations. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. Youll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. Each local authority will wish to consider its own training and procedures for enforcement officers employing the new powers. In civil enforcement areas, civil enforcement officers employed by local authorities enforce parking contraventions (e.g. Protected characteristics consist of: race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. See regulation 6(4)9(a) of the 2000 regulations. The social model of disability makes an important distinction between impairment and disability. It is strongly recommended that local authorities should issue a warning notice to a badge holder who is misusing a badge, or allowing their badge to be misused, prior to consideration being given to withdrawing the badge. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' If youare recovering from, or awaiting treatment for serious illnesses or injuries you may qualify for a temporary 12 month badge. The applicant may still be considered eligible if they demonstrate very considerable difficulty in walking through any other factors. 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. 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. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. We can then make an appointment at theCivic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN at a convenient time. Applicants should also be reminded that if they consider that there have been procedural irregularities in dealing with their applications, they can report their cases to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. The local authority will require additional information to support this claim. The distance an applicant is able to walk without excessive pain or breathlessness; taking due consideration of the environment the individual usually walks. We provide powered scooters, wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility (through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, accident or age) to shop or visit other facilities within Swansea City Centre. Mobility Activity 1 plus Mobility Activity 2. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing You do not have a severe disability in both arms. The eligibility criteria for a temporary Blue Badge is based on the applicant being unable to walk or having considerable difficulty walking, and uses the same measure of mobility as used for the permanent eligibility criteria. 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. The rightful owner can take action to recover the goods through the civil courts. If the applicant has lost their HRMCDLA award or uprating letter, then they can be advised to contact the Disability Service Centre for a current award letter. If the information available is not sufficient to make a decision on the application the local authority may wish to interview the person further or refer them to the Independent Assessment Service. Some local authorities enable the general public to report abuse or misuse. In cases where this is not possible badges may be delivered to the local authority office for collection. WebApplications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. GPs are clinicians, who specialise in diagnosis and treatment. 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. Local authorities will need to ensure that they check the BBDS for any applications received through GOV.UK. 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. Consideration may need to be given to cross-referencing an applicants reported experience of pain with the healthcare professional evidence and information they provide about their permanent and substantial disability, details of medication they take, coping strategies they have adopted and any courses of treatment designed to help them manage their pain. 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. See regulation 9(1)(b) of the 2000 regulations. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. 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. 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. If a badge has been issued, the local authority can require its return under Regulation 9(2)(b) of the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles)(Wales) Regulations 2000. Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. Use our checker to find out if you are eligible for a Blue Badge. Where suitable, local authorities can accept electronic photographs in a similar style to passport photos. People with epilepsy will need to show (by providing healthcare professional evidence) that any fits were brought about by the effort required to walk. 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). If this is to be successful, they must be able to demonstrate that the information supplied can be acted on and responded to. Tackling Blue Badge fraud can be complicated and resource intensive. Guidance for local authorities on how to deliver the Blue Badge Scheme. Further information may be required from time to time. Such locations include commuter hubs, colleges, stations, shopping centres, sports grounds and entertainment venues, or anywhere that parking is in high demand. 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. Further information is available at:BBDS guidance (confluence). WebA Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. The applicant needs to provide evidence that they should not walk very far because of the danger to their health. The Blue Badge (Disabled Persons Parking) scheme was introduced in 1971 under section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. Ensuring all successful applicants are properly informed of - and understand - what they can and cannot do with a badge (and when / how it should be returned to the issuing authority) is likely to reduce the chances of accidental misuse occurring and avoid disputes. It is more often the case that a MacMillan nurse or relevant health specialist will be the person applying on behalf of an individual. Your local council deals with all Blue Badge enquiries. You should reapply 12 weeks before your badge expires. You do not 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. 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. However, like other successful applicants, it is recommended that organisations issued with a Blue Badge are sent a copy of the leaflet The Blue Badge Scheme: Organisational rights and responsibilities. Indeed, the badge holder may not know the third party is using the badge. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. the details of your current Blue Badge (if you're reapplying). WebThe Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel 6. 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. We would also encourage issuing authorities to work closely with their enforcement authorities and act on information supplied by enforcement officers. Parking Disabled rail passengers face restrictions at one in 10 stations You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience, or accept all and continue on this page. BBDS will send out the badge to an address as specified by the local authority. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. This may mean making arrangements to see the child, although this should not be necessary if the childs paediatrician is able to write a letter outlining the childs medical condition and any special equipment they need to use. Local authorities should be aware that it is not appropriate to refuse to issue to an applicant a Blue Badge solely on the basis that they are able to use public transport independently or because they already have a concessionary travel pass. Local authorities should consider developing a range of tools and techniques to deal with different types of offenders and different types of offences. 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. Any such reminders should be handled very sensitively given the circumstances that family or carers will be facing following their bereavement. 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. This criteria is intended to capture people who have a mobility impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months. 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. 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. Get further help with a Blue Badge. Healthcare professional evidence should be used to form the basis of this decision. At this point the local authority can verify that the photograph matches the person named on the badge. Local authorities will need to deal with these on a case by case basis. 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. 2. Therefore this discretionary criteria ensures that there is equitable access to the Blue Badge scheme for children aged between 3 and 16 and people over 65 years old. providing false information), it may be possible to prosecute the individual under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge. You do not have severe cognitive impairment. 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. You are not Registered blind or do not have a severe sight impairment. They can be contacted via the free-phone enquiry number: 0808 191 4218. Local authorities should also keep a record of the procedures used and the outcome of applications. If you need further advicethen please contact us on 01792 637366and we will be pleased to help you. The Welsh Government aims to use appropriate language in line with the social model. Good practice: local authorities should process all applications through the BBDS. 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. Removing expired badges from circulation will reduce fraud. The marker has been added to the badge to help civil enforcement officers and police officers to identify obvious cases of badge misuse. You have not received money under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Tariff 1-8 (inclusive). 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. This requirement has implications for car park operators who may have to demonstrate that, as well as marking out parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, they have taken reasonable steps to ensure that they are available and accessible to people with impairments. Welsh Government provides funding to local authorities to cover the cost of the Blue Badge through the Revenue Settlement Grant. In all circumstances, badges must be issued to the organisation and not to individual employees. you can apply or re-applyonlineon GOV.UK. Regulations require the immediate return of expired badges. Local councils expect to take longer to reissue Blue Badges. proof of identity, residency and eligibility and healthcare professional evidence of conditions and difficulties). Discrimination against transsexual and transgender people is unlawful and good practice is to regard the individual in the gender with which they identify. Some Blue Badge applicants may be unhappy about the way the process has been conducted. Your eligibility will be checked every time you reapply to make sure you can still get a Blue 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. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Eligibility should be carefully considered to maximise the fairness and consistency of decision making on eligibility for a badge before it is issued. They will still be expected to sign the declaration form. This eligibility criteria is for people who are unable to apply for PIP because they are not of working age or choose not to apply for PIP. If possible no other person should be visible in the photograph. 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. It is recommended that if a local authority is unable to invite applicants to an interview and accept applications via other methods, they should request that a certified photograph be provided to satisfy the identity verification checks. 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. 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. This could include a direct employee of the local authority or a contractor. anything to do with the badge. The rules under which badges are awarded are set by the Welsh Government. WebThe Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions to help people who are severely sight impaired, or permanently physically impaired, travel There is a wide range of legislation available to enforcement authorities to enforce the Blue Badge scheme. Applications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. Details are set out in the Parking Card for People with Disabilities in the European Union". Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. the eligibility criteria, the fee that can be charged by local authorities for the issue, or reissue of a badge, the grounds for refusal to issue a badge and the grounds to withdraw a badge, the circumstances in which a badge should be returned to the issuing authority, Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS) decision to refuse to issue or to withdraw a badge, the manner in which the badge should be displayed and, the concessions available nationally under the scheme to badge holders, secure printing, supply and distribution of a Blue Badge, a common store of key information on badges and badge holders to enable verification checks to be made quickly and easily, either from a PC or via smart phones or similar technology, a web-based management information system for local authorities, a national online application form available via GOV.UK, eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act, advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not and, foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not, full address, including postcode and photo of the applicant, organisation name (this must be less than 30 characters to appear on the badge), forename and surname of the contact for the organisation and full address including postcode, either an organisation logo or a reason for not supplying one, confirmation the organisation cares for eligible people, confirmation that the care includes transportation, civil partnership/dissolution certificate, understands the application process and has answered the questions honestly, understands that they will need to abide by the rules of the scheme, understands how the data provided will be used by the council and, where necessary, has given permission for data sharing in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations, gives their consent for the release of medical and other information required for assessing eligibility, assessments undertaken by service providers within the local authority, 79: restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets, school Individual Development Plan or Additional Learning Provision statement, social worker, play specialist, teacher or teaching assistant, memory clinic/specialist nurse or therapist. This charge is at the discretion of the local authority. 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. This must be paid before the badge is issued, either by debit or credit card. 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. This would be a cost to the local authorities, Welsh Government do not provide additional funds for this. It is recommended that an auditable record of the approach be kept where identity is verified in this way. They are also issued with an annual uprating letter, stating their entitlement. 3. The Blue Badge scheme came into operation on 1 December 1971 by means of Regulations made under section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Badges for display on motor vehicles used by disabled persons). The maximum fine is 1,000. Local authorities in Wales are not able to charge individual holders for their Blue Badge. A medical assessment should not be necessary. 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