Blue Badge scheme

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. You can apply for a badge for yourself, or on behalf of someone else. For example, if you have a disabled child, you can apply for a Blue Badge for them, to use when you drive them places.

Using your Blue Badge and where you can park

Who can get a Blue Badge?

You may be eligible for a Blue Badge if you have a long-term disability that means:

• you cannot use some types of parking meter due to severe disability in both arms (and you drive regularly)
• you cannot walk, or find it very difficult to walk (including due to severe psychological distress)
• you may be at risk of serious harm when walking
• you may pose a risk of serious harm to any other person when walking

Some benefits automatically qualify you for a Blue Badge. For example, if you are aged 3+ and receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

Learn more about who can get a Blue Badge.

How to get support from us

Apply online for a Blue Badge. Or download an application form to apply by post.

To apply you will need:

• proof of your disability
• proof of your identity
• proof of your address
• a photograph of you

If you have questions, contact us by phone or use our online contact form.