The Blue Badge Scheme

You are automatically eligible to apply for a blue badge if you are over two years old and either:

• receive the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance

• are registered blind

• receive a War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement

You may also be eligible for a badge if you are over two years old and either:

• have a permanent and sustainable disability which means you cannot walk, or which makes walking very difficult

• drive a motor vehicle regularly, have a severe disability in both arms, and are unable to operate all or some types of parking meter (or would find it very difficult to operate them)

If you are a parent of a child who is less than two years old, you may apply for a badge for your child if they have a specific medical condition which means that they either:

• must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment which cannot be carried around without great difficulty

• need to be kept near a vehicle at all times, so that they can, if necessary, be treated in the vehicle, or quickly driven to a place where they can be treated, such as a hospital

Applying for a Blue Badge parking permit

Your local authority is responsible for issuing Blue Badge parking permits - contact them for more information. The following links will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website where you can find out more and/or apply online.

England Local Authority Map

England Local Authority Search

Wales Local Authority Search

Scotland Local Authority Search

Northern Ireland Local Authority Search

You can also find the location of Blue Badge parking bays by visiting THIS MAP.

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LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE

All Blue Badge holders qualify for a 100 per cent exemption from the London Congestion Charge, but you must register with Transport for London (TfL) at least 10 days before your journey and pay a one-off £10 registration fee. You can download a registration form from the TfL website