If you have a medical condition that affects your mobility, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. The eligibility criteria for a Blue Badge varies depending on the country you are in. In England, Scotland, and Wales, you can apply for a Blue Badge if you are certified as having a permanent, substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking. In Northern Ireland, you can get a Blue Badge if you have a permanent disability which means you cannot walk or have a lot of difficulty walking, or if you have difficulty in planning and following a journey as it would cause overwhelming psychological distress and need the help of another or that you could be a danger to yourself or others. Some medical conditions that may qualify for a Blue Badge include:
- Receiving the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- Receiving War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
- Received a lump sum payment as part of the Armed Forces Compensation scheme (tariffs 1 to 8), and have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability
- Registered blind (severely sight impaired)
- Unable to walk at all or have very considerable difficulty in walking
- Long-term problems walking or going to places - including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues
- Severe problems using both your arms
- Have a disability because of a medical condition and need to travel with bulky equipment or are unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking
It is important to note that having a medical condition does not automatically qualify you for a Blue Badge. You will need to provide evidence to demonstrate your eligibility which will be assessed as part of your application.
