A blue badge can be awarded to a person, who as a result of a diagnosed mental disorder or cognitive impairment, has no awareness of danger from traffic and is likely to compromise their safety or the safety of others.
Badges will be issued for a period of up to three years.
Eligibility for a blue badge
You will qualify for a blue badge if you or the person on whose behalf you are applying is aged three years or over and:
- have a diagnosed mental disorder or cognitive impairment and can provide a letter from a Healthcare Professional that confirms this diagnosis
- a Healthcare Professional (excluding a GP), registered Social Worker or a Teacher can confirm that the applicant meets the definition by completing the questionnaire in section three of the application form
- are in receipt of one of the following qualifying benefits:
- the middle or higher rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- the lower or higher rate of Attendance Allowance (AA)
- have been awarded at least eight points in respect of the following Personal Independence Payment (PIP) activities: activity seven (communicating verbally), activity eight (reading and understanding signs, symbols and words), activity nine (engaging with other people face to face)
Please note that points can be accumulated from each of these activities.
Applying for a blue badge
If you want to apply for a badge under this criteria you can download an application form.