How many people in the UK have a Blue Badge?

How many people in the UK have a Blue Badge?

There were 2.44 million valid Blue Badges held as at 31 March 2020, an increase of 6.5% (149,000 badges) when compared with the previous year.

How difficult is it to get a Blue Badge?

It’s quite difficult to get a Blue Badge because of problems with your arms. You can’t get a badge because of problems with your arms if you only travel as a passenger. You’ll need to: have severe problems with both of your arms.

Who automatically qualifies for a Blue Badge?

You should automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if one or more of these criteria apply to you: you get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. you claim Personal Independence Payment because you can’t walk further than 50 metres. you receive a War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.

What age can you get a blue badge?

People who automatically get a Blue Badge You automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if you are aged 3 or over and at least one of the following applies: you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance ( DLA )

What is the maximum walking distance for a blue badge?

50 metres
3.29 Currently, people with a physical disability can apply for a badge under the ‘without further assessment’ route if they score 8 points or more under the ‘moving around’ descriptor within PIP . This score is awarded to people who cannot walk further than 50 metres safely, repeatedly and to an acceptable standard.

What are the hidden disabilities for a blue badge?

Invisible (Hidden) Disabilities – for people who do not automatically qualify. If you experience very considerable difficulty whilst walking, which may include very considerable psychological distress or be at risk of serious harm when walking; or pose, when walking, a risk of serious harm to any other person.

Can you have 2 blue badges?

Only one badge can be issued per person for their personal use in whichever vehicle they travel. In certain circumstances, if you can’t sign the application yourself, we need your photograph and details, but someone else can sign the application on your behalf.

What are 4 hidden disabilities?

What Are Some Common Hidden Disabilities?

• Psychiatric Disabilities—Examples include major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.
• Traumatic Brain Injury.
• Epilepsy.
• HIV/AIDS.
• Diabetes.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
• Cystic Fibrosis.

Are you registered disabled if you have a Blue Badge?

The disabled parking place for blue badge users does not belong to you, other badge holders can park there when displaying their blue badge. You might be able to get a disabled space outside your own home that only you can use.

Can I get free car tax if I have 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.

Can you park in residents parking with a disabled badge?

Blue Badge holders don’t need a permit to park in any residents’ parking area. Blue Badge holders can park for free without a time limit in residents’ parking areas in: permit holders only bays. shared use bays.

What is the most approved disability?

Arthritis and other musculoskeletal disabilities are the most commonly approved conditions for disability benefits. If you are unable to walk due to arthritis, or unable to perform dexterous movements like typing or writing, you will qualify.

Are there National Statistics on disabled parking badges?

Disabled parking badges statistics was assessed by the UK Statistics Authority and confirmed as National Statistics in February 2013. Figures at local authority level are less robust and are outside the scope of National Statistics.

Where can I find the Blue Badge statistics?

Statistics on parking badges for disabled people (‘Blue Badges’) in England. The main Blue Badge statistics are obtained from the Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS) database. For badges held as at 31 March 2020:

Are there parking standards for Blue Badge holders?

This study has assessed, using evidence based research, current guidance on off-street parking standards for Blue Badge holders in the context of all land-use developments using the ‘Social Model of Disability’.

Where do I apply for disabled parking badge?

If you wish to apply for a disabled parking badge please visit apply for a Blue Badge or contact your local authority directly. All of the statistics published in this series are National Statistics.