Applying For A Blue Badge

A Blue Badge helps disabled people park:

• Closer to where they want to get to.
• In special disabled parking spaces.
• For free at on-street parking meters.
• For free in pay and display bays.

You get Personal Independence Payment(PIP) and:

• Score 8 points or more:
  • Under ‘moving around’ of the mobility component.
  • Because you cannot walk more than 50 metres.
• Score 10 points:
  • Under ‘planning and following a journey’ of the mobility component.

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You get any of the following benefits:

• The higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
  • You are under 16.
• The War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.
• The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme
  • Tariffs 1-8.
• You are registered blind or care for a child over 2 years old who is blind.

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Other reasons you might qualify:

• You have trouble walking or getting to places because of
  • Physical disabilities like pain or breathlessness.
  • Mental health problems like stress or anxiety.
• You can’t walk without help or mobility aids.
• You have a life-limiting illness and an SR1 form.
• You have severe disabilities in both arms.
• You care for:
  • A child over 2 years old with walking or mobility difficulties.
  • A child under 3 years old who needs a vehicle for emergency treatment.

Steps to apply

• Apply online or contact your local council for a paper form.
• You may need to pay:
  • Up to £10 if you live in England.
  • Up to £20 if you live in Scotland.
  • It’s free in Wales.
• Use a different form if you live in Northern Ireland.

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What you'll need to apply

Proof of ID

Passport or driver’s licence.

Proof of address

Council tax bill or a letter from the DWP.

National Insurance number

If you have one.

Your contact details

Phone number and address.

Proof of benefits

PIP or DLA award letters.

Medical information

Prescriptions, diagnosis letters, or a patient summary.

After you submit your application

• A decision is usually made within 12 weeks.
• You may be asked to attend a mobility assessment with a health professional.
• The council might ask for more information.

If you are refused

• You can ask the council to look at your application again.
• You have 4 weeks to do this after the decision.

If you are approved:

• You might need to pay for the badge.
  • See how much above in 'How to apply'
• The Blue Badge is valid for 3 years.
• You’ll need to reapply to renew it before it expires.

Age UK

• Service: Provide an advice line for older people.
• Phone: 0800 678 1602
  • Open seven days a week all year round.
  • From 8.00am to 7.00pm.

Scope

• Service: Advice and support for people with disabilities and their families.
• Phone: 0808 800 3333.
• Email: [email protected].

Citizens Advice

• Service: General advice.
• Contact: Find your local Citizens Advice in the link above.