What is the blue
badge scheme?
This is a national scheme for parking concessions for disabled people
over 2 years old, who travel either as car drivers or passengers.
Parking badge holders are able to use the parking spaces set aside
for disabled people, and park in paid parking zones for longer periods
of time. Gateway to Care run the scheme locally on behalf of the Department
of Transport following the rules set out by the government. The parking
badge and a time clock must be displayed on the dashboard of the car
while it is parked. Your permit is valid for up to three years.
How do I qualify for a blue badge
You can get a blue badge, if:
- you are registered blind
- you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the
Disability Living Allowance or War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
- you have a permanent and substantial disability you are under two and due to a specific medical condition need to travel with bulky medical equipment or a need to be close to a vehicle for emergency treatment.
- 'you have a vehicle which is supplied under the motability scheme
- you have a severe disability in both upper arms which means
you would not be able to turn the steering wheel of a car, even
if it was fitted with a turning knob. You must also be the driver
of the car
- you are under two and due to a specific medical condition need
to travel with bulky medical equipment or a need to be close to a vehicle for emergency treatment.
How do I apply for a blue badge?
You can get an application form for a blue badge from any Gateway to Care. You can also e-mail your request to us using the
Gateway to Care enquiry form
, and we will post the form out to you . You will need to enclose two
passport size photographs of yourself and a £2.00 fee with your completed form,
and return this to any Gateway to Care.
What if my blue is lost or stolen ?
You will need to complete a replacement badge form at any Gateway to Care. A further passport sized photograph, and £2.00
fee will be required.
If you would like to e-mail questions directly to a Gateway to Care use the
Gateway to Care enquiry form. |
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