Find out if you may be eligible for a Blue Badge
If you have a disability that can cause mobility problems you may be entitled to a parking permit that allows you to park in disabled parking bays.
Blue Badge permits are recognised across the European Union enabling holders, who travel as either drivers or passengers, to park close to where they need to go.
Find out if you, the person you're applying on behalf of, or your organisation can get a pass by using the government's Gov.uk: Blue Badge eligibility checker.
Who may be eligible for a Blue Badge
Examples of who may be eligible, are people who:
- have evidence of enduring and substantial difficulties with walking ability and/or managing journeys outdoors
- are registered as severely sight impaired
- are children under 3 who:
- on account of a condition must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment which cannot be carried around with the child without great difficulty; and/or
- on account of a condition must always be kept near a motor vehicle so that, if necessary, treatment for that condition can be given in the vehicle or the child can be taken quickly in the vehicle to a place where such treatment can be given
- have evidence of non-visible (hidden disabilities) such as autism, dementia and anxiety disorders that causes you to:
- be unable to walk
- experience very considerable difficulty when walking, which may include very considerable psychological distress
- be at risk of serious harm, or pose a risk of serious harm to other people, when walking
Applications will be considered against the appropriate rules in force at the time you applied.
- Email bluebadgescheme@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 269 425
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