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Parking problems in Loddon, Norfolk Mobilise protests against `impossible to use` parking machines

Scotland to scrap charges for hospital car parking Following a review of the car parking policies of NHS boards across the country, parking charges at 14 Scottish NHS hospitals have been scrapped.

Highways Agency seeks feedback from disabled motorists The Highways Agency are planning to produce road safety guidance for disabled motorists (both drivers and passengers)

Coventry Transport Museum .... are currently researching into the history of vehicles for disabled people and are seeking information on the various vehicles used in the last 60 / 70 years, from Victorian bath chairs to present day adapted motor vehicles.

Blue Badge Map online - Testers wanted! Directgov have recently launched an online Blue Badge map and we are seeking testers to try it out!

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing exemption You could be exempt from payment of the charges at the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing if: Your vehicle is exempt from paying the Vehicle Excise Tax on the grounds of disability Your vehicle is listed in Schedule 4 of the A282 Trunk Road (Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Charging Scheme) Order Your vehicle is an invalid carriage that does not exceed 508 kilograms in unladen weight

Breast Cancer screening for disabled women RADAR is seeking disabled women to take part in a Healthcare Commission survey about breast cancer screening.

Disabled Drivers questionaire The Highways agency are planning an information programme for disabled people.

Blue Badge parking fraud clampdown Blue Badge cheats have paid the price in a clampdown on illegal parkers in Bury town centre. Six disabled parking permits were seized for being misused by the relatives or friends of legitimate disabled motorists during a day-long crackdown by police officers and NCP parking wardens.

Help needed to test the Directgov Blue Badge map on a mobile phone The Directgov Blue Badge map is being developed to work on mobile phone browsers. The company PIE who are working with Directgov on this project want to ensure that the service meets users` needs and to identify if any improvements are required.

Getting help at petrol stations For many disabled drivers filling up with fuel can be a difficult and frustrating experience. To make it easier Total UK have produced a website to help disabled motorists find petrol stations which have service call.

Disabled badges given too easily, say MPs Doctors are wrongly approving disabled badges for people who exaggerate disabilities to gain a parking concession according to a report by MPs.

More success for Baywatch Sainsbury`s fines Blue Badge abusers

Latest on parking enforcement From 1st April a number of changes take place to parking enforcement.

New anti-fraud measure for disabled parking scheme unveiled "New Blue Badge passes are to be issued in a tamper-proof laminated casing as part of the drive to combat abuse of the parking concession for people with disabilities.

Changes ahead for the Blue Badge Scheme Proposals to increase the reach of the disabled parking scheme to more people who need it and make it easier to take action against those who steal, forge or fraudulently use a Blue Badge have been put out for consultation by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton.

Mobilise supports ASDA`s decision to fine ALL bay abusers Mobilise welcomes ASDA`s decision to fine drivers for the misuse of disabled and parent and child parking bays in its car parks.

New driving tests for older people getting closer Elderly drivers may have to sit new driving tests under government proposals to reduce the number of accidents caused by those with fading skills.

GIFT AID MAKES EVERY £1.00 GO MUCH, MUCH FURTHER The Government, under the slogan ‘Getting Britain Giving`, has in place measures to allow charities to benefit from tax recovery from the Inland Revenue.

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