Blue Badge eligibility

A sign showing disabled badge holders and a Parking PBlue Badge eligibility

Blue Badges entitled  severely disabled drivers and passengers  to make use of concessionary parking spaces. The scheme provides a national range of parking concessions for disabled people with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport.

It is designed to enable independent travel as a driver or passenger and to allow them to park as close to their chosen destination as possible.

The Blue Badge scheme applies only to on-street parking and does not apply to any off street parking such as supermarket car parks or privately owned roads such as those found at airports.

Are you eligible for a blue badge.

Fitting certain criteria automatically ensure someones entitlement to a Blue Badge. If someone is in receipt of

  • The higher rate of Mobility Component  of the Disability Living allowance
  • Is registered Blind
  • or receives a War Pensioners’ mobility supplement.

Other people who may qualify for  a blue badge include those who have a permanent and substantial disability meaning they cannot walk or which makes walking very difficult.

For anyone applying for a Blue Badge under this criterion you will need to show that

  • You are unable to walk
  • You have a physical disability that means you are unable to walk very far without experiencing severe discomfort ….or
  • The physical effort needed to walk could damage your health.

How to apply for a Blue Badge

The Blue Badge scheme is administered by local authorities and they should be contacted directly with inquiries or information about the scheme.

The Blue Badge is a two sided card with a space for a photograph of the badge holder on the back, two recent photos are needed with the application, both photos need to be signed.

contact https://www.gov.uk/to find your local council.

Caron

Award-winning blogger and former care columnist for Devon Life magazine. I am passionate about helping elderly people and people with dementia live purposeful and independent lives.
Designer of the Dementia Assistance Card and Points Of Light award recipient, Caron hopes to help carers when resources are limited and demand is ever-increasing. I am here to support you.

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