hackney.gov.uk Apply For Disabled Parking Permit Blue Badge Scheme England : Council

Name of the Organization : Hackney Council
Type of Facility : Apply For Disabled Parking Permit – Blue Badge
State : London
Country : England

Website : http://www.hackney.gov.uk/blue-badge
Apply here : https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge

Disabled Parking Permit – Blue Badge :

** Blue badges help people with severe mobility problems access goods and services by allowing them to park close to their destination.

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** You must have a permanent and substantial disability to be eligible for one.

Am I eligible :
** The way blue badges are issued has changed.
** The criteria for blue badges have not changed, only the process of assessment has.
** If you do not have automatic entitlement, you will undergo a mobility assessment.
** We might ask for your permission to get more information from a health professional or ask you to be assessed by an independent health professional.
** Applications can take six to eight weeks to process once we receive all the documents.
** You should submit your renewal application at least two months before your blue badge is due to expire.

Submit supporting information :
** Once you have applied, you need to submit the following supporting documents.
** If we do not receive the documents within ten working days of your application, it will be cancelled.
** The documents can be submitted in person or by post to Hackney Service Centre.
** Address is on the right of this page.
** tracking reference number
** proof of address dated within the last three months (e.g bank statement, utility bill, council tax bill)
** copy of passport or driving licence
** one passport size photograph
** proof you receive the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance dated within the last three months (if you receive it)

What if I don’t have access to a computer or internet access?
** A member of Council staff can help you complete the application.
** You can visit the Hackney Service Centre for assistance but you may have to queue.
** You can also use a computer or wifi at any Hackney library free of charge.

Fraud and misuse :
** The majority of blue badge holders use their badges responsibly and in accordance with the rules laid down by the Department for Transport in The blue badge scheme: rights and responsibilities in England.

** We take blue badge fraud and misuse very seriously. The badge is for the badge holder only; it is a criminal offence to let anyone else use it when you are not in the car.

** The badge must only be used when the person it was issued to is in the vehicle either as the driver or as a passenger. It is against the law to use a badge without the disabled person being present. Do not allow other people to use your badge to do something on your behalf such as shopping or collecting something for you unless you are travelling with them.

** If you’re in any doubt about when and how to use your blue badge, call us on 020 8356 6262.

How we deal with fraud and misuse :
** A dedicated fraud team investigates and prosecutes blue badge misuse and fraud.
** If someone is found guilty of misusing a blue badge they can be fined up to £1,000.

How do I report misuse of a Blue Badge :
** If you suspect that a badge is either fraudulent or being mis-used, please call 0208 356 8866 or email bluebadgefraudteam AT hackney.gov.uk.
** All calls are confidential.

What should I do if my Blue Badge is stolen :
** If your Blue Badge is stolen, you should report the theft to the police immediately, then contact us on 020 8356 6262.
** You should quote the crime reference number or crime report when you apply for a replacement.