If the applicant applies for a further badge after their temporary badge expires the local authorities should assess their mobility in the normal way, including if necessary referral to the IAS. 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. For example, because of the nature of the condition they have only experienced mobility impairments for a very short period. Local authorities procedures for administering the Blue Badge Scheme need to incorporate the Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS). Surveillance can identify cases of suspected systematic abuse and build up evidence that can later be used to prosecute a person. 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. If possible no other person should be visible in the photograph. See regulation 8(2) of the 2000 regulations. It can also help you stay active and independent. 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. Following any report of misuse, the Welsh Government suggests that a letter be sent to the badge holder informing them of the report of suspected misuse, reiterating their rights and responsibilities and the repercussions of abusing or misusing the badge. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Please speak to us so we can advise you on whether you can apply. 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. See regulation 8 of the 2000 regulations. Where possible, local authorities should provide enforcement teams with data on local badge holders, particularly in relation to badges that have been reported as lost or stolen so that these badges can be recognised if used on the street. A photograph is taken of each badge and booklet dispatched by BBDS as evidence that they have been sent to the badge applicant. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. You are not completely unable to walk, have considerable difficulty walking or have substantial impairment to mobility. It is for the local authority to decide their own procedures and these may include drop-in centres, telephone, postal and online services. Pain is subjective, and some people have higher pain thresholds than others. A mobility assessment is a meeting with a healthcare professional who will check if you're: Your local council will give you a decision in around 12 weeks. Welsh Government understands that some local authorities may offer further assessment of the applicant by an occupational therapist or other health professionals. a person recovering from complex leg fractures sometimes managed with external fixators for periods well over a year; a person recovering from stroke or head injury that has impacted on their mobility; a person recovering from spinal trauma which impacts their mobility. Damaged badges should also be returned to the local authority to be officially destroyed (Footnote 17). 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. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. This includes: the application process and help to apply. You'll need some information to apply or re-apply for a Blue Badge. 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. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. 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. 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. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. See regulation 9(1)(e) of the 2000 regulations. See regulation 9(1)(b) of the 2000 regulations. Blue Badge charge The charge to reapply for a Blue Badge can be up to 20. They are responsible for determining and implementing administrative, assessment and enforcement procedures in accordance with the governing legislation. The badge is usually valid for 3 years. We follow guidance set by the Welsh Government but they do not have the power to intervene in the assessment of individual cases. WebBlue badge holders are being reminded to check their badge is still valid and to get it renewed if it's within a month of expiring. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. 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. suction of a tracheostomy tube: It is recommended that local authorities treat each application for children under the age of three as a special case. 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. Offenders can be prosecuted and face a fine of up to 1,000 on conviction. Your local council deals with all Blue Badge enquiries. If possible you should complete the application yourself or ask for help from family, friends or support organisations. 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. WebUse our checker to find out if you are eligible for a Blue Badge. The Welsh Government would like to see local authorities working on a regional basis to reduce misuse of the Blue Badge. 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. Whenever misuse or abuse of a badge is suspected, the enforcement officer should deal with the badge holder in a sensitive manner. 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. Local authorities will need to deal with these on a case by case basis. 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. If your Blue Badge has been lost or stolen, is faded or damaged then you will need to contact us for a new badge. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. 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. However, when a valid badge is retained under (d) above it should normally be returned to the holder. Where this is a problem, and local authorities wish to take action, it is important that authorities are sure that misuse is taking place and have obtained sufficient evidence, especially if a prosecution is to be pursued. Local authorities may have arrangements in place to access information from health providers, or the applicant may have evidence of mobility services they have accessed in the last 12 months from: Other sources of evidence should also be considered to provide a full overview of the applicant and their difficulties and limitations in the community or when completing day to day activities. In all cases, entitlement depends on the applicants difficulty in walking. The vast majority of prosecutions, 97%, were for people who used someone elses blue badge. WebThe Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability. First published: 1 May 2017. However, local authorities are reminded that badge holders must have given their consent to sharing their personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulations. The applicant needs to provide evidence that they should not walk very far because of the danger to their health. 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. Welsh Government has no power to intervene in decisions made in individual cases. It is used to monitor where a child may need access to oxygen, Casts and associated medical equipment for the correction of hip dysplasia: between birth and six months of age, a brace called a Pavlik Harness can be used to hold the babys hips in position. A Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. The Welsh Government has provided guidance and funded an Independent Assessment Service to help authorities undertake assessments. 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. It is recommended that a badge is awarded once an applicants mobility starts to be affected in a way that meets the eligibility criteria. 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. 15. You do not have a severe disability in both arms. Targeted operations are often the most effective ways of tackling abuse. This can be uploaded to the BBDS system and included on the badge. Mobility Activity 1 plus Mobility Activity 2. In the case of stolen badges, it is recommended that the authority ask badge holders to provide a police crime reference number for the local authorities to include in their records. WebApplications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. To license a vehicle in the DVP taxation class, an organisation needs to make a signed declaration on the organisations letter- headed paper. You are completely unable to walk, have considerable difficulty walking or substantial impairment to mobility. 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. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. 13. 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. 1. 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. The following link has all the contact details:Contact the Disability Service Centre. Badge holders can travelas either a driver or passenger, and are allowed to park close to their destination. 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. 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. Your Blue Badge is not renewed automatically. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 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. 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. In these circumstances, where a local authority receives an application and refuses to issue a badge they are required to issue a notice stating the grounds for refusal to the applicant (Footnote 11). Some local authorities operate a dedicated phone line and / or email address for people to report misuse. 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. The guidance will be subject to regular review. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge. For example civil enforcement officers may use hand held Personal Digital Assistance type devices, or use the Global System for Mobile Communication network to check the national database for key information about the status of individual badges. 16. You are not Registered blind or do not have a severe sight impairment. If you can't access online systems there are computers available in the Civic Centre, our community hubs and local libraries. Your eligibility will be checked every time you reapply to make sure you can still get a Blue Badge. It is important that there is effective communication between issuing departments and parking enforcement teams or other enforcement agencies. This criteria is intended to capture people who have a mobility impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months. 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. 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 disabled parking spaces. In enforcing the Blue Badge Scheme, we recommend that enforcement officers receive disability awareness training so that they can carry out their duties appropriately. You need to reapply for it every 3 years. Additionally local authorities will need to consider how to collect expired badges. you can apply or re-applyonlineon GOV.UK. This will be the case where a personclearly meets the criteria and their impairment will not improve, such as a double amputee. 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. 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. The applicants driving license should be coded as either of the following: Each Blue Badge application should be treated on a case-by-case basis and the final decision about whether an applicant meets the criterion is for the issuing local authority to make. The maximum fine is 1,000. You can still apply for a Blue Badge but coronavirus is affecting council services. the details of your current Blue Badge (if you're reapplying). Declarations can be used to confirm that the applicant: These declarations will also provide evidence in any enforcement action that may be taken if badges are issued because of inaccurate information being provided on the application form. 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. Please note that some police forces will only issue an incident number when there is evidence that a crime has taken place. These can be found on the reverse of a photocard driving licence (under category 12, information codes) and in the codes sections on the front of the counterpart driving licence. 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 majority of Blue Badges issued will be for a three year period (Footnote 3). 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. 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. This kind of approach may require some joined up working with private land owners or developers as without this local authorities are not empowered to enforce the scheme off-street. It is also important to gather photographic evidence, including people in or getting out of the vehicle. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3. extremely slow pace and / or their manner of walking). See sections 27 and 28 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. 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). 12. You receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Local authorities can be flexible in how they use these powers, to address their own local circumstances and the specifics of each case. Furthermore, the enforcement officer does not need to be in uniform but they do need to be authorised in writing by the authority to carry out badge inspections and retentions. This would be a cost to the local authorities, Welsh Government do not provide additional funds for this. 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. Changing or handing back a Without sufficient evidence that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria the authority must not issue a Blue Badge. All relevant evidence presented as part of an application for a Blue Badge, must be considered fully and as part of the Blue Badge assessment process. WebBlue badge holders are being reminded to check their badge is still valid and to get it renewed if it's within a month of expiring. Apply for a disabled parking space on the public highway, Find disabled parking in Swansea car parks. For example Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or some cancers. It is recommended good practice that identity be checked through one of the following forms of evidence: Local authorities may also use a holistic approach to establish identity because it is recognised that in some rare cases, an applicant will not have any of the above standard documentation. 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. This process can be made easier through the use of technology. It is recommended that the applicants name be written clearly on the back of each photograph and that the applicant, or the person applying on their behalf, confirms in the declaration section of the application form that the photograph is a true likeness. 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. Applications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. The act of returning the badge does not preclude the relevant authority from prosecuting any offence that has been committed, if desired. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge, which need face to face appointments or assessments, getting all the support you need to get around. 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. Applications or renewals for Blue Badges must be made through the online system on the gov.uk website. See regulation 2(1) of the 2000 regulations. You need to reapply for it every 3 years. Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge. If the award letter is more than 12 months old, local authorities should ask applicants for a copy of the annual uprating letter as proof of their receipt of HRMCDLA. 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. Your local council decides on the charge for a Blue Badge and you pay the money to them. Local authorities can sign up to this service at no cost to themselves. more information about Blue Badge eligibility. Local authorities will need to carefully consider the evidence provided by applicants. Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010 places a duty upon service providers to take reasonable steps to ensure that people with protected characteristics are not put at a substantial disadvantage compared to other people when accessing services. Particularly useful information provided as part of this free service is a home telephone number of the badge holder (where provided) and a copy of the photograph used on the badge. This non-statutory guidance has been prepared by the Welsh Government to assist local authorities in administrating the Blue Badge Scheme. Local authorities should note that Welsh Government does not have the power tointervene in individual applications which have not been successful and that they should not advise applicants to appeal to the Welsh Government, unless in the very specific circumstances set out in Regulation 10 of the 2000 Regulations. 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 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. 17. A local authority may refuse to issue a Blue Badge (Footnote 6)if: In these cases the refusal letter must clearly state the reasons the application has been turned down. Local authorities may refuse to issue a badge where the applicant holds or has held a badge, misused it and received a relevant conviction (Footnote 10). There are cases where an applicant will have been diagnosed with a condition that is permanent and chronic, but the condition may be subject to fluctuations and periods where the person is more mobile. Indefinite or life awards are still subject to review, and therefore older award letters may not be reliable indicators of whether a person currently has an award of HRMCDLA. 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