The Blue Badge Scheme Consultation

Consultation opened on 08 July 2013. Closing date 30 July 2013.

Summary

The Department has published a consultation document on its proposal for changes to the Blue Badge Scheme. The consultation document contains a number of planned and potential changes to the Blue Badge Scheme.

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Consultation description

The Welfare Reform Programme will replace the Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people aged 16 to 64 in Northern Ireland. PIP is a benefit to help disabled people live full, active and independent lives.

This consultation document outlines how the award of PIP could be linked to automatic eligibility for a Blue Badge and seeks views on the options available and their potential impact.

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