10 h. ago New DWP update for people with Blue Badge under proposed changes to PIP

The proposed welfare reforms will start in November 2026.

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32 h. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment before summer

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

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5 d. ago DWP minister gives huge update on future of disabled parking Blue Badges

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Sir Stephen Timms was asked in the Commons about welfare changes impacting on Blue Badges that allow disabled people to park for free

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5 d. ago DWP minister issues blue badges update after fears people will be 'locked out'

A DWP minister has responded to concerns that people no longer eligible for disability benefits due to recent changes to the welfare system may also not be able to access other assistance that they need - such as disabled parking permits

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5 d. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving before cut

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

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7 d. ago Blue Badge disabled parking full list of everyone who automatically qualifies

Blue Badges allow people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination. Here we explain who is eligible and how to apply.

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8 d. ago Check if you automatically qualify for disabled parking Blue Badge – full list

Blue Badges are a vital resource for people with disabilities or health conditions affecting mobility. Here is the list of all those who automatically qualify for one

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8 d. ago Full list of people who may automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

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9 d. ago Check if you automatically qualify for disabled parking Blue Badge – see full list

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination – and the rules have been expanded in recent years, with the full list of requirements available

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1 week ago Man slapped with parking ticket by Edinburgh warden while helping disabled pensioner

Jamie Glass received an parking ticket while assisting Hugh Munro at a non-functional electric vehicle charging station, prompting outrage.

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1 week ago Parking wardens looked more closely at woman's blue badge and realised something was seriously odd

Further checks by enforcement officers revealed how the owner of the blue badge couldn't possibly have been present when the car was parked

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1 week ago DWP PIP changes could affect Blue Badge holders or people with free bus pass

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to make it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with more face-to-face assessments on the way

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2 w. ago New DWP disability benefits changes could impact Blue Badge holders or people with free bus pass

The DWP was unable to confirm if the changes to PIP might impact other UK Government departments.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge warning as government says disabled parking badge must be returned after it expires

The eligibility criteria for a Blue Badge was extended in 2019 to include individuals with non-visible disabilities

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2 w. ago New Blue Badge warning to millions of people using the parking scheme

More than 2.8 million people across Great Britain own a Blue Badge, including 236,000 in Scotland.

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2 w. ago My son has a brain tumour, severe epilepsy and cannot leave the house alone...but the council rejected his application for a blue badge because 'he can walk'

Max Pearce, 18, has an aggressive brain tumour in 2017 and suffers with severe epileptic fits and short-term memory loss - yet Barnet Council has rejected his blue badge application.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge warning as changes to road tax come into force in April

Changes to road tax are set to come into effect next month, with Blue Badge holders potentially exempt for the fee that can go up £195 a year

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2 w. ago Essential guide for Blue Badge users: where you can't park, risking fines even with a permit

The Blue Badge allows motorists to park in places where other drivers are banned from stopping - but there are 11 places where permit holders are not allowed to park at any time

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2 w. ago Hospital patient with Blue Badge hit with parking fine after failing to find space

Gwynfor Griffiths accused council parking officials of 'profiteering from sick people'

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3 w. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We try out the luxury Ford Ranger Platinum pick

The Ranger is a huge success for the Blue Oval badge in the UK and Europe thanks to its great looks and ability to get any job done.

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