Blue Badge Scheme Frequently Asked
Questions.
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Can I have a blue badge for a temporary
condition?
Badges will be issued for less than the usual three- year period
for a shorter-term condition, only if the condition is severe
enough to qualify for either the Higher Rate Disability Living
Allowance or the War Pensioners Mobility supplement for the period
of time the a customer will suffering from the symptoms.
To successfully apply for the badge under these terms you will
be expected to provide your award letter from either the DWP or The
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency. Your badge will only be
valid for the period of time stated on the letter, after that you
may re-apply but will be expected to have new and up to date
evidence.
Do I automatically receive a new badge when my current
one expires?
No, you will need to reapply by completing a new application
form before your current one expires.
Do I have to send two Photo's?
Yes, this
is a safeguard to prevent misuse of the badge and is very
important. We do request passport-sized photos but these can be
taken at the Customer Centre/One Stop Shop you are applying to at a
cost of £2.00.
How do I apply for a blue badge?
You can
collect an application form from any Worcestershire Hub or
telephone the Contact Centre to request one in the post or go
online.
I have two cars, can I have two badges?
No, we can only issue one badge per person. The badge should
only be displayed when using the parking concessions and not left
permanently in the car.
If I move out of the county do I need to do
anything?
No, whilst your badge is current you do not need to do anything
as this is a national scheme. You should contact the new issuing
authority about 8 weeks before it expires.
What is the Blue Badge Scheme?
The Blue
Badge Scheme (formally the Orange Badge Scheme) provides a national
arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking
difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers.
Who is eligible fo a Blue Badge?
See
guidelines under your local authority.
My daughter is under two and has severe asthma. This
means that we have to always have a nebuliser near by in case of an
asthma attack. This is quite a bulky machine, which means it can't
be carried, could I have a parking badge on her
behalf?
Parents of children under two years old can
now apply for a Blue Badge on their behalf provided that the child
has a condition that requires quick access to bulky equipment that
cannot be easily carried or the child has a condition that may
necessitate quick access to transport when urgent medical treatment
might be required
Please note any badge issued under the above criteria will
expire on the child's second birthday
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Get in touch with our Contact Centre:
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