Create a temporary Blue Badge for people with non-permanent mobility issues

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

People with mobility issues who require wheelchairs to get around for several months currently cannot get a Blue Badge. I have experienced this difficulty myself and think that doctors should be able to give a temporary Blue Badge prescription of between 3-12 months for a temporary disability.

4 months ago I had a serious accident which resulted in a major foot injury however I can't have a Blue Badge. I rely on a wheelchair/crutches to get round as I still can't walk. We can't use disabled spaces. My wife struggles to get the wheelchair out of the car and I often can't open the door wide enough to get out.
Allowing doctors to write a prescription for a temporary Blue Badge (or something similar) for a set period of between 3 to 12 months, would be a massive help to many families.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Temporary blue badges to be available for those who are incapacitated short term

Timeline

21 Nov 2018	Petition opened for signatures
28 Nov 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Nov 2018

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