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Getting around: guides for families

Plain-English guides on getting around, fact-checked against NHS, GOV.UK and leading charity guidance.

How to Get a Blue Badge in England, Including Hidden DisabilitiesA Blue Badge is a parking permit for people with serious walking difficulty. Learn who qualifies, how to apply in England, and whether hidden conditions can count.

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Plain-English answers about care anywhere in the UK, using 2026/27 rules and figures for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It gives general guidance, not advice. The council’s free assessment is the final word.

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