This would be a cost to the local authorities, Welsh Government do not provide additional funds for this. 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. This will be the case where a personclearly meets the criteria and their impairment will not improve, such as a double amputee. When a badge is retained in scenarios (a)-(c) above we would expect the local authority to destroy it in due course, as it would no longer be valid (if the authority recovering the badge is not the badge-issuing authority, we would suggest they liaise with the issuing authority in this respect). This includes: the application process and help to apply. 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. A medical assessment should not be necessary. 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. 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. 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. Local authorities need to make clear to applicants and badge holders that a badge should be immediately returned to the local authority where: Anyone who parks in a designated parking for disabled peoples space without displaying a valid Blue Badge and/or clock if appropriate will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice/ Penalty Charge Notice/Excess Charge Ticket, dependent on the parking enforcement arrangements in that County. The scheme is open to eligible people who may be travelling as a driver or a passenger. 16. A Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. WebThe charge for a Blue Badge is 10. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. 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. 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. Under this criteria the uprating letter will note how long HRMCDLA is awarded for. Photos should be in the style of passport photos, but as there are no biometric scanners involved in the use of Blue Badges the photos do not need to meet all of strict requirements for passport photos (such as no smiling and no glasses). 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. It is also recommended that all employees of the organisation who will be using the badge are reminded that they must only use the badge for the purposes of transporting eligible people who meet one or more of the eligibility criteria for a badge. 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). Please note, we do not accept cheque, cash or postal orders. Applicants will still need to provide the appropriate photographs, any supporting documents required (i.e. Publicising the consequences for people with impairments who meet the eligibility criteria who are unable to park close to where they need to get, and publicising the potential consequences for offenders of misusing badges, could reduce the number of offences. You will need to re-apply for a Blue 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. This new evidence should then be considered by the Blue Badge Team or case officer and if the application is rejected again, a further explanation of the decision should be provided. 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. Having a common system for processing Blue Badge information and securely printing and distributing badges prevents many types of fraud and abuse. In the absence of any other proof, it is recommended that local authorities accept a utility bill. A replacement badge is valid until the expiry date of the You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge. It allows public sector workers to share good practices, ideas and practical tips: bbds-uk-gov.slack.com. in pay and display bays. on single and double yellow lines if it's safe to so and there are no loading restrictions. 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. You can also contact your local authority to apply for a Blue Badge. If you suspect a blue badge is being misused you can report it to us. Good practice: local authorities should process all applications through the BBDS. 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. 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. 12. If this evidence is not available then it is recommended that the local authority accept a benefit award letter. 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. 13. In these circumstances it will not be necessary for the applicant to provide proof that their impairment has existed for six months and will continue to exist. This charge is at the discretion of the local authority. It can take up to 12 weeks to process an application. 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). Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. more information about Blue Badge eligibility. 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. The Welsh Government has provided guidance and funded an Independent Assessment Service to help authorities undertake assessments. Welsh Government provides funding to local authorities to cover the cost of the Blue Badge through the Revenue Settlement Grant. The badge remains the legal property of the issuing local authority, so it is unlawful for someone else to sell a badge. 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. We will look again at the decision taking into account the extra evidence. It can also help you stay active and independent. 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. 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. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Local authorities should make it clear when issuing the badge that it should be returned to them on expiry, or if the recipient no longer needs it, because the condition under which it was issued no longer applies. 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. Whilst an original assessment may have determined that they meet the criteria for a period of more than 12 months, consideration will need to be given to the applicants recovery or progress as well as anything else which could affect or change the original prognosis. 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. Such locations include commuter hubs, colleges, stations, shopping centres, sports grounds and entertainment venues, or anywhere that parking is in high demand. Removing expired badges from circulation reduces fraud. 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. These can help to combat fraud and allow the local authority to cross-check relevant information with other council departments. WebThe City and County of Swansea is a Council in Wales Here are some links which you may find useful. Local authorities will need to ensure that they check the BBDS for any applications received through GOV.UK. 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. Applicants applying through Gov.UK can check their eligibility on-line. 8. Local councils expect to take longer to reissue Blue Badges. WebApply for or renew a Blue Badge Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. Sheffield City Council incorrectly assessed people for disabled blue badges, says an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. We can then make an appointment at theCivic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN at a convenient time. Your cookie preferences have been saved. 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). 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. The vast majority of prosecutions, 97%, were for people who used someone elses blue badge. In all circumstances, badges must be issued to the organisation and not to individual employees. You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience, or accept all and continue on this page. See regulation 10 of the 2000 regulations (as amended by S.I. Mobility Activity 1 plus Mobility Activity 2. 18. The charge to reapply for a Blue Badge can be up to 20. 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. Offenders can be prosecuted and face a fine of up to 1,000 on conviction. 19. There are currently no formal reciprocal arrangements in place for disabled parking badges issued outside the UK. 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)). At this point the local authority can verify that the photograph matches the person named on the badge. 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. A local authority will need to ask the applicant to provide further evidence. 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. You should reapply 12 weeks before your badge expires. You receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). 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. We would also encourage issuing authorities to work closely with their enforcement authorities and act on information supplied by enforcement officers. Local authorities are responsible for delivering the Blue Badge scheme and providing a service and information to people who want to apply for a Blue Badge. A relevant conviction requires that the non-badge holder is using the badge with the holders consent. 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. See regulation 6(4)9(c) of the 2000 regulations. See regulation 6(4)(b) of the 2000 regulations. You do not have a terminal illness that seriously limits mobility. Local authority personnel should also be aware of remote access facilities offered by BBDS which allow civil enforcement officers and local authority empowered individuals to access a limited section of the BBDS database from a 3G device. 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. The applicant needs to provide evidence that they should not walk very far because of the danger to their health. 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. An organisation is defined as meaning an organisation concerned with the care of disabled persons to which a Blue Badge may be issued in accordance with section 21(4) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Footnote 2).. 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. Blue Badge charge The charge to reapply for a Blue Badge can be up to 20. 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. That is because the power to retain a badge is not the same thing as a power to permanently withdraw/confiscate a badge. People with epilepsy will need to show (by providing healthcare professional evidence) that any fits were brought about by the effort required to walk. Discrimination against transsexual and transgender people is unlawful and good practice is to regard the individual in the gender with which they identify. It is for the local authority to decide whether they will accept only originals or certified photocopies of documents. 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. GPs are clinicians, who specialise in diagnosis and treatment. However more than one organisational badge can be held by a single organisation, depending on the number of vehicles they use and the number of people in their care who are eligible for a badge. Healthcare professional evidence should be used to form the basis of this decision. WebA Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination. 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). There is a role however, for all enforcement officers in identifying, lost, stolen and fraudulent badges as part of their day to day activities. 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. Policy and background Includes 11. 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. The key responsibility of local authorities is to ensure that badges are only issued to those applicants who meet the strict eligibility criteria set out in the relevant legislation. You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience, or accept all and continue on this page. Local authorities have been asked to supply information to Welsh Government based on their BBDS standard management report. 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. Report a lost, stolen or misused Blue Badge. In these cases the application is supported by the form DS 1500. If you are eligible for a Blue Badge you can use the link to go straight to the application form on the gov.uk website. 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. Tackling Blue Badge fraud can be complicated and resource intensive. You can use your Blue Badge to park in certain restricted areas for free, including: at on-street parking meters. Changing or handing back a Blue Badge. BBDS provides a national online application through GOV.UK. 2. 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. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. 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. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Local authorities should consider developing a range of tools and techniques to deal with different types of offenders and different types of offences. Your local council processes Blue Badge applications. complaints. 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. Removing expired badges from circulation will reduce fraud. You can apply for yourself, someone 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. Disabled rail passengers face restrictions at one in 10 stations It is possible that a person applying for the Blue Badge may not meet the general eligibility criteria but have been diagnosed with a terminal condition and have mobility impairments. The fact that a walking aid is or is not used may be relevant to the eventual decision, but this alone should not determine whether or not a Blue Badge is issued. 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. 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. anything to do with the badge. Your Blue Badge is not renewed automatically. It is for local authorities to make this judgement, based on their local knowledge of the organisation concerned. Some local authorities regularly run a check against monthly death records supplied by the Registrars. Protected characteristics consist of: race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. WebThe Blue Badge is linked to you rather than a vehicle, so you can use it with any car. It also explains the existing powers available to local authorities. Local authorities need to develop their own procedures setting out circumstances when applicants can re-apply and include this advice in their letters. There is no time limit set out in legislation on the period for which a local authority can refuse to issue a Blue Badge to an applicant. Councils can charge up to 20 for a Blue Badge. The majority of Blue Badges issued will be for a three year period (Footnote 3). 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