Blue Badges
What is the blue badge for
The blue European parking badge allows people with severe walking difficulties to park close to places they wish to visit. Badges are issued to people who would not otherwise be able to visit shops, public buildings or other places. Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours, except where there is a ban on loading or unloading.
Who can apply for a blue badge
You are automatically entitled to a badge if:
- you are in receipt of disability living allowance (higher rate mobility allowance)
- you are registered blind
- you receive a war pensioners’ mobility supplement
- you drive a vehicle regularly, have a severe congenital disability in both arms, and are unable to operate, or have considerable difficulty in operating, all or some types of parking meter.
Badges can also be provided under assessed criteria if you have a permanent and substantial disability that means you have considerable difficulty walking. In this case you will be asked to visit us so we can ask you some questions to work out if you are eligible and you will be required to undergo a mobility assessment conducted by a physiotherapist. As discretionary applications require a mobility assessment they may take longer to process.
How to apply for a blue badge
You can apply in person at the h&f direct centre or call us to request an application form. You can post your completed application form back to us.
Want to know more:
- blue badge FAQ's
- where you can and cannot park with a blue badge in H&F
- Directgov information on the blue badge scheme
- Department for Transport information on the blue badge scheme
- ways to contact us about blue badges
