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  • Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from extended Blue Badge scheme

    New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other 'invisible' disabilities.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • People with hidden disabilities can access Blue Badges for the first time from today

    Expanded eligibility and simplified application process for Blue Badges

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Inclusive Transport Strategy - one year on

    Progress on the implementation of the Inclusive Transport Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Let’s get digital – new online system to cut Blue Badge application time

    New service means applicants can complete the entire process online.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Next steps towards a fully inclusive transport network

    New strategy will improve accessibility across all types of travel for people with visible and less visible disabilities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister on Blue Badge patrol

    Robert Goodwill joins Blue Badge enforcement team in Leeds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blue Badge scheme

    A consultation report on Personal Independence Payment and eligibility for a Blue Badge has been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Personal Independence Payment and eligibility for a Blue Badge

    Written statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blue Badge consultation opens

    Consultation on proposed changes for assessing eligibility for blue disabled parking badges.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blue Badge Improvement Service

    Written statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blue Badge fraud crackdown for new year

    Blue badge new design and measures to tackle drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the blue badge scheme

    Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that the government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport statistics 17 November 2011

    Blue Badge scheme statistics for 2010 to 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Supermarkets support government crack down on Blue Badge abuse

    Support from major supermarket chains for government's drive to eradicate Blue Badge abuse.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

    The government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blue Badge reform programme

    Written statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government