Blue Badge Consultation launched
Transport for All
The Dept of Transport has recently launched...
The Dept of Transport has recently launched a consultation package on reforming the Blue Badge scheme – including changes to the eligibility criteria and assessment processes.
The consultation includes proposals to change the enforcement regime for the scheme; as well as moves to extend the eligibility criteria to children under three years of age with specific medical conditions and to certain seriously disabled service personnel and veterans. The ‘distribution methodology’ for funding to help local authorities to establish independent medical assessments is also proposed.
The later proposal in particular will be scrutinised by Transport for All, and a detailed response will be produced and circulated in due course. TfA encourages all groups and forums of disabled and older Londoners to respond to the consultation which can be viewed via the link below:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/2010-20/.
The deadline for responses is Friday 2nd July 2010. Paper copies or alternative formats of this consultation document can be obtained from Katherine Lancaster at Katherine.lancaster@dft.gsi.gov.uk. (0207 944 5782).
This consultation document outlines and seeks views on Government proposals for improving the Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Scheme. In particular, the proposals are about improving the enforcement regime for the Blue Badge Scheme; extending the eligibility criteria; and funding to help local authorities to establish independent medical assessments.
Responses to this consultation must be received by Friday 2nd July 2010. Paper copies or alternative formats of this consultation document can be obtained from Katherine Lancaster at Katherine.lancaster@dft.gsi.gov.uk. (0207 944 5782).
