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you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child must always be kept near a vehicle in case they need emergency medical treatment Your local council will decide if you are eligible for a badge. They cannot start the assessment process until they have all the necessary evidence. It may take 12 weeks or longer to assess your application. If they decide that you are not eligible and you think that they did not take account of all the facts, you can ask them to consider your application again. What you need to apply for a Blue Badge
If you have any score other than 10 points under descriptor E, in the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity of PIP you may still be eligible for a Blue Badge, but you do not automatically qualify. This includes if you have a higher score of 12. You will have to provide evidence to demonstrate your eligibility which will be assessed as part of your application. People who may get a Blue Badge We’re taking an important step forward in ensuring people with hidden disabilities get the support they need to live independently. The changes will now be extended to people living with less visible conditions such as mental health.
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You might be asked to do a mobility assessment. A health professional will look at your ability to carry out a range of mobility activities. They'll tell your council whether they think your health condition or disability limits your ability to move around enough for you to need a badge. Instead, if you receive one of these benefits, you can still apply and your application will be assessed by your local council. Blue Badges for organisations Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Send copies of your documents rather than originals, in case your application gets lost in the post. In a medical emergency, always call 999. Speak calmly and clearly and give the operator as much detail as you can. You can ask a trusted adult to help you do this.
Say how often this equipment is needed - for example every time you go out, or just some of the time. The issuing local council will decide whether the organisation has a clear need for an organisational badge rather than using the individual badges of the people it is transporting. An organisational badge must only be displayed when someone who would be eligible for a Blue Badge in their own right is being transported. However, if we are to fully remove the stigma around mental health, this means everyone feeling comfortable to talk about it in a helpful, supportive and caring way.you have long-term problems walking or going to places - including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues If you’re refused a Blue Badge, you can ask your council to reconsider their decision.The decision letter from the council will tell you how to ask for a review and what the time limit is. Renewing your Blue Badge The new criteria will aim to give clear and consistent guidelines on Blue Badge eligibility for people suffering from a mental illness across the whole of England.
People deemed eligible for the Blue Badge Scheme can access goods, services, and other facilities by allowing them to park close to their destination.Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total. Common examples of organisations that may be eligible include residential care homes, hospices or local council social services departments. It is unlikely that taxi or private hire operators and community transport operators would be eligible for an organisational Blue Badge as they are not usually concerned with the care of disabled people. Related guidance Blue Badges: your rights and responsibilities Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. You can apply for a badge for yourself, on behalf of somebody else or an organisation that transports people that need a Blue Badge. You should describe your condition in as much detail as you can. Your problems walking have to be caused by a substantial and long term disability.
More and more people are finding it easier to talk publically about their mental health and struggles they have had. However there are still a lot of areas where people don’t want to speak out, as they are worried about the reaction they will face. Park without charge or time limits at on-street disabled bays, on-street parking meters and pay and display machines.Today’s Blue Badge announcement will make a massive difference to the lives of many of the 600,000 autistic people in England, and their families.