Blue Badges Review Wellbeing and Finance Overview & Scrutiny Panel |
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Reason for review · Multiple complaints · Info arising from SI&L review (can’t get out) · Primary legislation to help those with hidden disabilities – outcome different · Ombudsman involved – albeit stated protocols followed – appeal process was criticised (since improved) – improved processes but need monitoring data - same outcome? · Local media involved – comparisons with others BFC at lowest end (disparity between visible and non-visible disabilities – BFC is 16th highest disparity).
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Objectives/scope The review is aiming to understand why: · Outcomes are so poor, in relation to other Councils · A disparity exists between the intended outcomes of the primary legislation and the outcomes delivered The review will do this by enquiring about (not an exhaustive list): · What BFC is doing differently · The evidence needed for a positive assessment of those with a hidden disability · The training of awarding officers regarding hidden disabilities · Comparison with questions regarding PIP grants At the conclusion of this work the Panel will produce a report highlighting its findings and proposing recommendations to the Executive, with a view to improving the internal evaluation process and enhancing the reputation of BFC, in relation to support residents with hidden disabilities. |
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Delivery methods: · Interviewing relevant witness, including those affected · Consulting other local authorities to understand how their schemes are run · Desktop review of relevant data and any comparisons between legislative intentions and internal BFC protocols |
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Council theme: · Caring for you and your family · Value for money |
Council team: · Democratic services officer · Blue badge Officer |
Review due: · April 2021 |
Proposed by: · Cllr Malcolm Tullett, Chair Wellbeing and Finance Panel |
Equality Impact Assessment · Potential for unintended discrimination · Potential for enforced isolation and loneliness |
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Financial and legal implications There are potentially legal and financial implications of any recommendations arising from this review which will be fully addressed in the review report.
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Climate change implications Unknown, at this stage, although the implications of any recommendations arising from this review which will be fully addressed in the review report. |