Essential renewal tips for millions of people currently using the Blue Badge as a driver or passenger.
Nearly three million people across Great Britain have a Blue Badge, but this could rise significantly as the number of people claiming disability benefits is now at an all-time high. There are currently over 3.6 million people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment and 314,495 on Adult Disability Payment .
Permit holders may also not realise their eligibility will be checked every time they reapply, or that renewal claims take longer to process.
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