Mission.

The primary object of the Blue Badge Network is to assist all disabled people, and their families, of all ages. To help them integrate more effectively with society through the European Union, by co-operation, to overcome access and mobility problems. The Network also seeks to maintain the integrity and validity of the concessionary parking permit by the prevention of fraud and misuse of this valuable asset.

This site is an information database for the Network. Here you will find invaluable information and knowledge gathered over the last 10 years as well as up to date legislation, information, news and ideas relating to parking concessions in particular and disability issues in general.

Following the links on the left you can find out all about The Network, request membership, post in our open forum and seek or offer help and advice, explore our library of related links and support agencies, purchase items from our shop, contact us, sign our guestbook and recommend our site to a friend.

The fully searchable contents of this site, including daily updated news, legal advice, light-hearted items, chat and discussion forums are only available to Blue Badge Network members. For details of membership please click on the link on the left.

To be kept informed of all the latest developments regarding the 'Network' in general and this site in particular then please join our mailing list.

The Blue Badge Network is not affiliated to any other organisation and does not have links to any other charities, or membership clubs.

Message from our President

I was deeply honoured when the Network invited me to become its Honorary President. Not only is the Network vital to the continued viability of the Blue Badge Scheme, but the Network is the only national organisation with is head office based in my constituency. So I am doubly indebted! The Blue Badge Scheme is undergoing some serious stresses. That is why the Network and its calm and measured approach to the problems facing the current Scheme, are so important. Without the Scheme many disabled and blind people would not have the ability to park close to the facilities and services they need. Without sensible reform, however, the Network is quite properly concerned that the reaction of the able-bodied to the Scheme may lead to significant curbs on its operation.

I look forward to working with the Patron, the Marquis de Derval et de Moisdon, its Chairman, Mrs Mary Grace, officers and council members and, of course, its members. The Network can make a very real contribution to the legitimacy and strengthening of the Blue Badge Scheme.

Ross Cranston, QC, MP