Written question asked by Michael Dugher (Labour) on Thursday, 21 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 September 2016 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 5 September 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Blue Badge Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to include having dementia and Alzheimer's Disease as criteria for (a) eligibility without further assessment or (b) eligibility subject to further assessment for the Blue Badge Scheme; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The extent to which a specific condition affects people will vary. If we were to provide automatic eligibility without further assessment by virtue of having dementia it may not reflect genuine need.
However, the ‘subject to further assessment’ criteria do not preclude the issue of badges to people with mental/cognitive disabilities. Any permanent and substantial disability may qualify for a badge if it causes “very considerable difficulty in walking”. It is for the local authority to assess the degree of challenge on a case-by-case basis.
The guidance was last updated in October 2014. There are no plans to update it at this time.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 43800
- Session
- 2016-17
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Blue badge scheme Dementia Alzheimer's disease
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