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Using your Blue Badge in the EU - Post Brexit

Caroline Overton

Tags blue badge, EU, Travel

Using your Blue Badge in the EU - Post Brexit

On the 31st December 2020 the EU transition period ended and with it so did the ability for British Blue Badge holders to use their Blue Badges in many EU countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal. Until that date British Blue Badges were automatically recognised in EU Countries. Replacement talks were set up and ministers agreed to negotiate individual deals with EU countries to recognise British Blue Badges, but these have stalled over the past year with no decisions being made.  So what should you do if you’re planning on travelling abroad this year with regards to...


Remembrance Day Competition - WIN!

Caroline Overton

Tags blue badge, competition, veteran, wallet, win

Remembrance Day Competition - WIN!

Do you know a veteran who is a Blue Badge holder? Want to do something nice for them this remembrance day? Why not enter our competition to win them this Blue Badge Union Jack styled wallet. Perfect for storing and carrying your Blue Badge around to avoid it getting damaged. All you have to do is like our Facebook Page and the competition post, telling us who your hero is. The post can be found HERE Or if you're not on social media send an email to bluebadgeprotector@gmail.com telling us the name of the veteran you would give this to....


How does my Blue Badge fit in a protector?

Caroline Overton

Tags blue badge, how to, protector in use

How does my Blue Badge fit in a protector?

We've had a few questions about what actually makes our protectors secure and how your Blue Badge is held inside. Here's a short clip to explain the product a little more. I'm using the Single Blue Badge Protector for this demonstration which holds your Blue Badge on it's own. Our Double Protector holds your Blue Badge and Timer Clock together. Got a question about our products? Let me know and I'll do my best to answer it! Blue Badge Protectors are available to buy at: https://bluebadgeprotector.co.uk/


Spring Newsletter - Our Inaugural Edition!

Caroline Overton

Tags Blue Badge, Coronavirus, Disabilities, Newsletter, Spring

Spring Newsletter - Our Inaugural Edition!

We are aware that social media channels are full of advice, statistics and recommendations but that it is also full of pressure, scare-mongering and upsetting standards. We wanted to bring you some news in a new format (foe us!) so you can sit at home with a cuppa and choose to read it when you want to. Please find our inaugural newsletter below, bringing information and fun whilst we muddle our way through this pandemic. We wholeheartedly hope you are all keeping well, safe and happy. Enjoy!   Use the arrows in the bottom right corner to make it full...


Blue Badge Theft Soars!

Caroline Overton

Tags blue badge, lockable wallet, protection, security, theft

Blue Badge Theft Soars!

Please protect yourself from Blue Badge theft!  Councils throughout the country have been making some effort to tackle this extensive concern but many councils are still doing nothing or too little.  It is considered that by using a Blue Badge in London you can save over £6000 per year on parking, which may go some way to explain the demand for Blue Badges on the Black Market that sell for in the region of £500. Find out how you can protect yourself then visit our Blue Badge Protector shop!  

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