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Why do disabled people have a blue badge?

Why do disabled people have a blue badge?

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. You can apply for a badge for yourself, on behalf of somebody else or an organisation that transports people that need a Blue Badge.

  1. What is the purpose of the disabled Blue Badge scheme?
  2. What medical conditions qualify for a Blue Badge?
  3. Is it worth getting a Blue Badge?
  4. Do you get free car tax with a Blue Badge?
  5. What is the maximum walking distance for a Blue Badge?
  6. Can carers get a Blue Badge?
  7. Can I get a Blue Badge if I have arthritis?
  8. Can I get a Blue Badge if I have chronic fatigue?
  9. Can you use disabled badge on any car?
  10. Can a traffic warden confiscate a Blue Badge?
  11. Can you have 2 blue badges?
  12. Can I use my Blue Badge in someone else's car?
  13. How many cars can you register on a Blue Badge?
  14. Can I claim my road tax back if im on PIP?
  15. Do you need a doctors letter for a blue badge?
  16. Do blue badges require a GP letter?
  17. What questions are asked for a blue badge?

What is the purpose of the disabled Blue Badge scheme?

A Blue Badge is a permit that helps people with enduring and substantial mobility problems and/or non-visible (hidden) disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination.

What medical conditions qualify for a Blue Badge?

You can still get a badge if: you have long term problems walking or going to places - including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues. you have severe problems using both your arms.

Is it worth getting a Blue Badge?

To you, a Blue Badge might be worth the fees involved with issue or renewal, such as doctor's letter charges or postage. To some its value is more than monetary, and measured in the freedom and independence their Blue Badge affords them. To every Blue Badge holder it is worth having.

Do you get free car tax with a Blue Badge?

Road tax. Road tax is also known as Vehicle Excise Duty, vehicle tax or car tax. Many blue badge holders are also eligible for exemption from paying road tax. ... You'll automatically get a refund for any full remaining months of road tax when you apply for exemption.

What is the maximum walking distance for a Blue Badge?

To qualify for a blue badge you have to have very considerable difficulties walking and is awarded to people who cannot walk more than 50 meters safely. This equates to 8 or more points on the 'moving around' activity on your PIP assessment.

Can carers get a Blue Badge?

If you have disabilities or are a carer you may be entitled to free or discounted travel on public transport. If you are a driver you may be entitled to an exemption from paying road tax, and to a blue badge which gives you parking concessions.

Can I get a Blue Badge if I have arthritis?

You may be eligible for a blue badge, meaning you can park closer to where you need to go. If you claim benefits like Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, or you have difficulty getting around because of your arthritis, then this will support your application.

Can I get a Blue Badge if I have chronic fatigue?

People with ME/CFS can be eligible for a Blue Badge – provided their mobility and walking problems satisfy the eligibility criteria that have been produced in relation to this scheme.

Can you use disabled badge on any car?

The Blue Badge is linked to you rather than a vehicle, so you can use it with any car. This includes taxis and hire cars that you're driving, or travelling in as a passenger.

Can a traffic warden confiscate a Blue Badge?

It is a criminal offence for anyone to fail (without reasonable excuse) to provide the badge for inspection. Only Police officers have the right to confiscate the badge, at which point they may then hand it over to the local authority for use as evidence in any resulting prosecution.

Can you have 2 blue badges?

Only one badge can be issued per person for their personal use in whichever vehicle they travel.

Can I use my Blue Badge in someone else's car?

Your responsibilities as a Blue Badge holder

You must use the Blue Badge properly. The badge and its concessions are for your use only. It is a criminal offence for you or anyone else to misuse the badge. ... You must never give the badge to friends or family to allow them to have the benefit of the parking concessions.

How many cars can you register on a Blue Badge?

This page displays all the key features of your Blue Badge discount service. You can have a maximum of two (2) vehicles registered for the discount on a single date. You have until midnight on the date of travel to add additional vehicles.

Can I claim my road tax back if im on PIP?

Eligibility. You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the PIP standard rate mobility component. The vehicle should be registered in the disabled person's name or their nominated driver's name.

Do you need a doctors letter for a blue badge?

You need to provide a letter from a medical professional involved in your child's treatment which confirms their medical conditions and any equipment required for their care. The letter that you provide must show the child's address.

Do blue badges require a GP letter?

Proof of residency can be an official letter or document no more than 3 months old (copies only): GP or hospital letter.

What questions are asked for a blue badge?

Describe how your condition affects your daily life and your mobility. Try to estimate how far you can travel without assistance, how long it takes you to travel this distance and how travelling this distance without assistance makes you feel e.g. if it causes you pain or makes you feel out of breath or dizzy.

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