No, having a Blue Badge does not mean you are registered disabled. A Blue Badge is a parking permit issued under specific disability and mobility eligibility rules. It does not automatically place you on a disability register, establish entitlement to…
You can apply for a Blue Badge online through the official GOV.UK service if you live in England, Scotland or Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland, use the separate nidirect Blue Badge application service. Applications can be made for…
There is no single new set of UK-wide Blue Badge rules that came into force in 2026. The scheme still operates differently in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and many rules described online as “new” have actually been in…
Yes, Blue Badge holders can usually park on double yellow lines in the UK, but the exact rules depend on where you are. In England and Wales, you can generally park for up to three hours if there is no…
An organisation can apply for an Organisational Blue Badge if it both cares for or assists disabled people who would qualify for Blue Badges in their own right and transports those people.
Yes. In England, Scotland and Wales, you can apply for a Blue Badge on behalf of someone else, such as your child, parent, partner or a person you care for.
If your Blue Badge has expired, stop using it and reapply as soon as possible if you still need a badge.
If your Blue Badge is lost, stolen, damaged or faded, do not simply carry on as normal.
A Blue Badge application usually takes around 12 weeks to be decided in England, Scotland and Wales.
A Blue Badge assessment is used when the authority needs more information to decide whether you meet the eligibility criteria.