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The Blue Badge scheme

Who is eligible, how to apply for and renew a Blue Badge to help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination, report misuse of a Blue Badge.

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About the scheme

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. 

Some people can get a Blue Badge automatically and others may need a further assessment. 

Blue Badge eligibility 

If you’re eligible, you can apply whether you travel as a passenger or a driver. 

You can apply for a Blue Badge: 

  • for yourself
  • on behalf of someone else

Check if you are eligible to apply 

Who can get a Blue Badge – GOV.UK

Disabled persons parking bay

If you have a Blue Badge, you can also apply for a disabled persons parking bay.

This allows you to park on the road outside or close to your home, with markings to show that the space has been reserved for a disabled person.