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Disability
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- Transport & TfL · Barnet
Blue Badge in Barnet: free to apply, £10 for the badge
Applying for a Blue Badge in Barnet is free; producing the badge costs £10 and processing takes twelve weeks or longer. Barnet’s own eligibility page is out of date in two places, so this guide follows the national rules where they differ.
Barnet5 min read 
WorldWandsworth Council Fined for Disabled Woman's Housing Delay
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £6,300 to a disabled woman, referred to as Miss X, after failing to move her from unsuitable accommodation for over two and a half years. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited the council's failure to secure alternative housing and address a persistent leak.
2 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- World
Mobility Aids and Personal Expression
The colour and design of mobility aids can significantly impact a disabled person's sense of self and how they are perceived by others. Personalised wheelchairs are seen as extensions of personality, acting as conversation starters and confidence boosters.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 63 · Hype 15