tim..... wrote:

"polygonum" wrote in message
On the other hand, the wheelchair symbol can be *very* misleading.
There are plenty of people who appear perfectly able to stand and walk
(and therefore do not need wheelchairs) but do need to use bays for
disabled.

But they won't have a badge will they?

Whether they get a badge will depend on their doctor in many cases, and
on the council in most. Generally, being able to only walk a few yards
without stopping for a rest will get you a badge.

My father needed to use one of these bays as he couldn't get out of the
car unless the door was fully open, which is something that you can
rarely do in a normal space

But is a pass available for this?

Possibly, he would need to check with the local council and his doctor.

One council's rules are he-

http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/socia...ge_scheme.aspx

Most others are similar.

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Tciao for Now!

John.