{"id":15432,"date":"2023-08-01T14:32:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roadsandtransport\/?page_id=15432"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:33:10","slug":"how-to-use-a-care-and-health-worker-permit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/parking-permits\/permits-for-care-and-health-workers\/how-to-use-a-care-and-health-worker-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use a care and health worker permit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care worker permits are issued digitally as e-permits that are valid for<strong> 12 months<\/strong>. These must be renewed annually.&nbsp; You will be issued with a time clock to identify you as a care worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using the reference number on the clock and your car registration number we can confirm your permit&#8217;s validity. If necessary we  can contact you through your manager if we need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Your Time Clock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be given a <strong>time clock<\/strong> to display in your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each time you park, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the <strong>time of arrival<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly display the clock on your dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure it is <strong>easy to see at all times<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You must not use your permit:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>if you are not carrying out professional care and health worker duties in the home of a resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to park in resident only spaces in privately run car parks or care homes or when you park in areas where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/how-parking-is-regulated\/\">other parking enforcements apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in the County Hall car park or other DCC staff car park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for commuting to and attending meetings at your base office or any office working, even if this allows you easier access to your vehicle to go on home visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for parking whilst out with your client or patient to attend an appointment or for other reasons, for example, shopping, taking out to lunch or fresh air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for parking whilst collecting medicines or supplies or shopping on behalf of clients or patients, or on any personal business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>outside or in nearby streets close to the address of the organisation to whom this permit was issued whilst on duty and not at a client address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in lieu of, or in addition to any resident parking scheme restrictions at the home of the permit user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to park for longer than three hours at any single address or road, or alter the arrival time on your clock after three hours to extend your period of parking further<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for parking in the Torbay Council or Plymouth City Council council tax areas, or any other Council area outside of Devon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is your responsibility to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and follow the instructions on the <strong>back of the time clock<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the permit <strong>only where allowed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your <strong>vehicle details up to date<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renew your permit annually<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to set up and manage your account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/parking-permits\/permits-for-care-and-health-workers\/how-to-use-a-care-and-health-worker-permit\/user-guide-for-mipermit-account-managers\/\">following guide for instructions<\/a> on what happens after application and how to set up and manage your account easily and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any other frequently asked questions not answered in the guide, or for a fully accessible version in Word, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:highway.carehealthpermits-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">careandhealthpermits@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For IT support using MiPermit, please call MiPermit on 0345 520 7007 or email <a href=\"mailto:help@mipermit.com\">help@mipermit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Care worker permits are issued digitally as e-permits that are valid for 12 months. These must be renewed annually.&nbsp; You will be issued with a time clock to identify you as a care worker. By using the reference number on the clock and your car registration number we can confirm your permit&#8217;s validity. 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