Overview
- The Department for Transport has advised councils they may offer Blue Badge benefits for temporary conditions, citing powers previously used for elderly parking concessions.
- Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood reaffirmed that the scheme’s core purpose remains to assist those with long-term disabilities.
- More than 3.2 million people hold Blue Badges in the UK, with automatic eligibility for those receiving the highest mobility rate in PIP, ADP, CDP or DLA.
- While a comprehensive review of the Blue Badge scheme proceeds, drivers with short-term mobility issues can apply through their local council for parking concessions.
- Applications are handled by local authorities, typically taking around 12 weeks for processing and with councils setting the fee and final eligibility criteria.