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The DfT commissioned two research reports in response to the recommendations made by the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee in 2002.

The first report was commissioned to help determine whether or not the Scheme should be extended to people with Autism, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s and colitis, mental health problems, learning disabilities and partially sighted people. The findings are presented below.

The second report was commissioned to help determine the feasibility of establishing a national database of Blue Badge holders, in order to help tackle abuse of the Scheme. The findings are presented below.

Both research reports were considered as part of the 2007 Independent strategic review of the Scheme and have been incorporated into the review findings and DfT response.

The Strategic Review of the Blue Badge Scheme: An independent report by Rob Smith, 2007 (422 kb)

This document contains the findings of a short independent strategic review of the Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Scheme, which was conducted between May and September 2007.

Published:: 24 January 2008

Eligibility for the Blue Badge Scheme (795 kb)

This document was commissioned following a previous review of the Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Scheme in 2002. The report discusses whether or not the Scheme’s eligibility criteria should be extended to cover people with a range of conditions, including Alzheimers and Autism.

Published:: 24 January 2008

Eligibility for the Blue Badge Scheme

Published:: 24 January 2008

Feasibility Study on Developing a National Database of Blue Badge Holders (417 kb)

This document was commissioned following a previous review of the Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Scheme in 2002. The report investigates the feasibility of establishing a national database of Blue Badge Holders as a means to improve enforcement and reduce abuse of the Scheme. Prepared by MVA for the Department of Transport - plus accompanying annexe document.

Published:: 24 January 2008

Feasibility Study on Developing a National Database of Blue Badge Holders

Published:: 24 January 2008

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