The Loose Women star's three children Penelope and Leo, eight, and Felicity, four, have autism Christine explained she was confronted by the man who claimed she 'wasn't disabled,' because she didn't have a blue badge The star added she's tried to apply for a blue badge in the past, and called for others to 'be kinder' towards those struggling with hidden disabilities In December 2019, the Department of Transport changed its rules to allow thousands of people with hidden disabilities to apply for blue badges However applicants must re-apply for their badges every three years