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UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, say experts
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Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares. Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.
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Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Drivers could face prosecution and a £1,000 fine for Blue Badge misuse. Here are six disabled parking rules to know during October half term. Drivers could face prosecution and a £1,000 fine for Blue Badge misuse. Here are six disabled parking rules to know during October half term.
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Drivers face £1,000 fine warning over Blue Badge misuse this half term

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence. A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.
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Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle

People with conditions including ADHD, autism, epilepsy and chronic fatigue may be eligible for a Blue Badge, but many are not aware they could qualify, say experts People with conditions including ADHD, autism, epilepsy and chronic fatigue may be eligible for a Blue Badge, but many are not aware they could qualify, say experts
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Blue Badge warning over hidden disabilities including ADHD, autism and epilepsy

Close-up of a Disabled Badge Holders Parking sign in the UK. Close-up of a Disabled Badge Holders Parking sign in the UK.
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Blue Badge holders can use this simple renewal trick to stop their permit expiring

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply. People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.
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Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply. People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.
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