New blue badge rules to benefit people with hidden disabilities

New blue badge rules to benefit people with hidden disabilities

Changes to scheme mean people with autism and dementia could be entitled to parking permits

People with hidden disabilities could soon be entitled to blue badge car parking permits under Department for Transport proposals.

The DfT said the change would make it easier for people with conditions such as dementia and autism to travel to work, socialise and access shops and services in England.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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