The Blue Badge is designed to assist people with disabilities or medical conditions that impact their mobility. In this section, we discuss the medical conditions that may make you eligible, from chronic illnesses such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis to severe cardiovascular or respiratory issues.
We also explain how to provide medical evidence for your application, what reports can support your case, and what to do if your condition is not explicitly listed in the official requirements.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for a Blue Badge, you will find all the necessary information here.
Yes, a deaf person can get a Blue Badge, but deafness or hearing loss does not automatically qualify someone simply because of the diagnosis. Eligibility depends on whether you meet one of the automatic benefit criteria or whether your disability…
A hip replacement does not automatically qualify you for a Blue Badge. Whether you can get one depends on how severely your hip condition affects your ability to walk and whether those difficulties meet the eligibility rules where you live…
If you are wondering what illnesses qualify you for a Blue Badge in the UK, the most important thing to understand is that there is no official list of illnesses that automatically qualify. A diagnosis such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, heart…
Yes, arthritis can qualify you for a Blue Badge if pain, stiffness or other symptoms cause severe and lasting difficulty walking. However, arthritis does not automatically qualify you simply because you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or another…
Yes, spinal stenosis can qualify you for a Blue Badge if pain, numbness, weakness or other symptoms cause severe and lasting difficulty walking. However, spinal stenosis does not automatically qualify you simply because it appears on an MRI or you…
Yes, lupus can qualify you for a Blue Badge if joint pain, muscle pain, severe fatigue or other symptoms cause serious and lasting difficulty walking. However, having lupus does not automatically qualify you simply because you have been diagnosed with…
Yes, polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) can support a Blue Badge application if pain and stiffness cause severe difficulty walking. However, having PMR does not automatically qualify you simply because you have been diagnosed with the condition.
Yes, osteoporosis can contribute to Blue Badge eligibility if fractures, chronic pain, spinal changes or other lasting complications cause severe difficulty walking.
Yes, heart failure can qualify you for a Blue Badge if it causes severe breathlessness, fatigue or another mobility problem that makes walking very difficult or potentially dangerous to your health. However, having heart failure does not automatically qualify you…
Yes, fibromyalgia can qualify you for a Blue Badge if its symptoms cause severe and lasting difficulty walking or, in some circumstances, serious difficulties when making journeys. However, fibromyalgia does not automatically qualify you simply because you have been diagnosed…