How do you automatically qualify for a Blue Badge?
You’re automatically eligible for a Blue Badge if you: are registered as blind….You can still get a badge if:
- you have long term problems walking or going to places – including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues.
- you have severe problems using both your arms.
What is the new criteria for a Blue Badge?
You should automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if one or more of these criteria apply to you: you get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. you claim Personal Independence Payment because you can’t walk further than 50 metres. you receive a War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.
How long Blue Badge application takes?
Apply for a blue badge Apply using the form on gov.uk. The form will ask you to upload documents and a photo. We process your application. This usually takes 8 weeks if you qualify automatically.
Can you download Blue Badge application form?
Download an application form If you are a support organisation, download the following application form: Blue Badge application form for support organisations.
Can I track my blue badge application?
Blue Badge hasn’t arrived You can check the progress of your Blue Badge application by logging into our Blue Badge Customer Portal. You’ll need your application reference number to hand, which can be found on the confirmation email you received when you submitted your application.
What are the hidden disabilities for a Blue Badge?
New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other ‘invisible’ disabilities.
How far can you walk for Blue Badge?
What is The Maximum Walking Distance For a Blue Badge? To qualify for a blue badge you have to have very considerable difficulties walking and is awarded to people who cannot walk more than 50 meters safely. This equates to 8 or more points on the ‘moving around’ activity on your PIP assessment.
Is road tax free for Blue Badge holders?
Many blue badge holders are also eligible for exemption from paying road tax. You’ll automatically get a refund for any full remaining months of road tax when you apply for exemption.
Where can I apply for a blue badge in Torbay?
Hidden Disability/Non-Physical’ Blue Badge applications are now being accepted. You are able to apply by using the online government application form or print our Trust application form (Torbay residents only). All information is taken from Department of Transport (2019) ‘ Blue Badge Scheme Local Authority Guidance (England) ’.
Do you have to have blue badge to Park in disabled bay?
The bay is advisory only and does not have the backing of a legally enforceable Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) therefore if other vehicles park in the bay, with or without displaying a blue badge, no enforcement action can be taken by us or the Police. When parking in the disabled bay, you must display your Blue Badge at all times.
How do you renew a blue badge in the UK?
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge. Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge. You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to 3 years.
Can a blue badge holder use a pay and display car park?
We offer a car park permit for eligible Blue Badge holders allowing them to park in any pay and display car parks owned by us. This does not include the Harbour and Lower Union Lane car parks which are both pay on exit. The permit must only be used when the blue badge holder is in the vehicle with the valid blue badge.