Mixed messages on Blue Badge scheme

There are mixed messages for disabled people as Blue Badge scheme extended alongside ‘misuse and fraud’ review, says Angela Matthews

Business Disability Forum welcomes new guidance that extends the Blue Badge parking scheme to include people with developing conditions and severe mental health conditions. But the announcement of a “misuse and fraud” review alongside the guidance gives out mixed messages to disabled people and reinforces unhelpful stereotypes.

We welcome the revised guidance that extends eligibility for Blue Badge parking to people with developing conditions, severe mental health conditions and...

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