Monday, 30 July 2018

Blue badges: UK charities welcome introduction of parking permits for people with 'hidden disabilities'

Blue badges: UK charities welcome introduction of parking permits for people with 'hidden disabilities' UK charities supporting individuals with autism and mental healthconditions have welcomed government plans to introduce blue badge parking permits for those with “hidden disabilities”.

In what marks the largest overhaul of the current system in 40 years, the Department for Transport has confirmed that, from 2019, those with unseen disabilities will now be granted permits enabling them to park closer to their destinations.

Citing the fact that current rules concerning the badge scheme are “open to interpretation” by local authorities, the government has said the new scheme will help to offer greater clarity. The Independent

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