https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/hiddendisabilities/Recent content in hiddendisabilities on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 21 May 2026 04:53:31 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/blue-badge-rule-change-could-affect-drivers-with-common-hidden-conditions/Thu, 21 May 2026 04:53:31 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/blue-badge-rule-change-could-affect-drivers-with-common-hidden-conditions/The Labour government has been cautioned against automatically awarding Blue Badges to drivers with ADHD, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises concerns about the scheme’s potential exploitation. The number of Blue Badges issued for hidden disabilities, such as ADHD and anxiety, has more than tripled in recent years, prompting calls for stricter assessment. Alexander emphasized that “a diagnosis of ADHD alone should not automatically qualify someone for a Blue Badge.” She explained that each application is individually reviewed by local councils based on medical evidence to ensure only those who truly need the permits receive them.