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The UK Government has been urged to make changes to the Blue Badge scheme for some people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Liberal Democrat MP Marie Goldman suggested that PIP claimants with an “indefinite award for the mobility part of PIP can receive a Blue Badge for the same period”. ‌

An ‘indefinite award’ or ‘light-touch’ review period for PIP claimants is typically 10 years. Blue Badges are issued by local councils across Great Britain for up to three years. ‌

In a written response to the Chelmsford MP, Roads Minister at the Department for Transport, Lilian Greenwood, explained that the Blue Badge review period of three years “gives local authorities the opportunity to ensure that they continue to meet the criteria which make them eligible for a badge”.

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