CP1301-16 Independent Mobility Assessments (IMA) & Appeals for Blue Badge Applications

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Provision of Independent Mobility Assessments by qualified OT/Physiotherapists for Blue Badge Applicants at specified venues across Devon and also undertaking of Appeals following rejection of Blue Badge Applications (Could be Desk Based or Face to Face). The Blue Badge scheme is a national initiative that provides people with severe and permanent mobility issues with a range of parking concessions. This can be via being awarded to an individual or to organisations that care for people with mobility issues who don’t have a Blue Badge in their own right for legitimate reasons. DCC administers the new and renewal applications and issue of Blue Badges for residents of Devon. The scheme is national and is governed by guidance issued by the DfT. The Department for Transport (DfT) Local Authority guidance implemented from January 2012 brought in a requirement that applicants who do not qualify automatically for a Blue Badge could be subject to an Independent Mobility Assessment carried out by a medical professional with expertise in mobility (e.g. an occupational therapist or physiotherapist) who is independent of the applicant and their treatment or care. The contract is to assist DCC to accurately and efficiently determine eligibility for Blue Badges for applicants who require further assessment by providing a face to face and desk based Independent Mobility Assessment service. THESE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS ATTACHED ARE READ ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TENDER. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO ACCESS THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AN INTEREST WILL RECEIVE UPDATE NOTIFICATIONS Keywords: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapist, Mobility, Disability, Blue Badge, Assessment