People with hidden disabilities such as autism could be given blue badge parking permits in England under new government proposals.

According to the BBC today:

“People with hidden disabilities such as dementia and autism could be given blue badge parking permits in England under new government proposals.

The Department for Transport said that only some councils currently recognised hidden disabilities.

It said the proposed new policy was designed to provide “clear and consistent” guidelines.”

For the full story see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42763767