London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com4 weeks agoPeople assume we're grifters': disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badgesDisabled blue badge holders in the UK face harassment and abuse due to rising anti-benefits sentiment.
Social justicefromwww.bbc.com6 months agoDisabled woman 'trapped' in home without parkingA disabled tenant cannot secure visitor parking for her caregiver’s mobility car, causing fines and effectively trapping her in her flat.
UK newsfromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoI've racked up 3,000 in PCNs on the school run despite my blue badgeNewham cancelled 19 PCNs issued to a blue badge holder after courtesy car permit lapses, and will strengthen its courtesy-permit processes.
UK newsfromwww.bbc.com9 months agoCall to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holdersUK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for close terminal drop-offs due to inconsistent, complex policies and dignity concerns.