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<p>The Blue Badge Scheme is primarily designed to help those who are unable to walk,
or who have very considerable difficulty walking, whether they are drivers or passengers.
We have no plans to extend the scheme to carers or partners. Carers should not use
a badge if the badge holder is not travelling with them, so do not need a badge in
their own right. The scheme already permits badges to be issued on a case by case
basis to people with <em>any permanent disability</em> that affects their walking
to the necessary degree. With around 2.6 million badges already on issue, it is important
that we ensure the Scheme remains sustainable and protects preferential parking facilities
for those with the greatest need.</p><p> </p>
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