What medical conditions qualify for a blue badge?
If you don’t automatically qualify you may still be able to get a Blue Badge if: you have problems walking – including problems caused by hidden disabilities such as dementia or mental health problems. you have a severe disability in both arms which means you have considerable difficulty operating parking meters.
Can I get a blue badge for incontinence?
If you’ve previously been refused a blue badge you can appeal or re-apply using the same procedure, however, blue badges are issued based on symptoms of mobility rather than on diagnosis of a specific condition. For example, a diagnosis of asthma, multiple sclerosis or incontinence may not automatically qualify you.
Can a traffic warden confiscate my blue badge?
Registered User. Police officers, council officers and civil enforcement officers have the power to inspect a Blue Badge and confiscate it if they believe it is being misused. Officers may operate in plain clothes but will be able to produce identification to prove who they are.
How long does a Blue Badge decision take?
Your application will take at least 4 to 8 weeks to be processed. This may be longer if you are invited for a mobility assessment. Please be sure to include all the correct documents with your application. Details of what we need can be found on the application form.
Can I get a Blue Badge if I have arthritis?
You may be eligible for a blue badge, meaning you can park closer to where you need to go. If you claim benefits like Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, or you have difficulty getting around because of your arthritis, then this will support your application.
How far can you walk to get Blue Badge?
Eligibility ‘Without further assessment’ This score is awarded to people who cannot walk further than 50 metres safely, repeatedly and to an acceptable standard. We believe this equates to the criterion in the Blue Badge regulations requiring a person to have “very considerable difficulty” walking.
Is it difficult to get a Blue Badge?
It’s quite difficult to get a Blue Badge because of problems with your arms. You can’t get a badge because of problems with your arms if you only travel as a passenger. You’ll need to: have severe problems with both of your arms.