Blue Badges (Parking Concessions for the Disabled)
Blue Badges are for drivers or passengers with severe mobility problems and for those who are registered blind. The scheme allows badge holders to park close to their destination, but applies only to on-street parking. Further details of concessions and restrictions will be supplied once your application has been approved.
You can get a Blue Badge if you:
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are registered blind
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receive a War Pensioner’s Mobility supplement
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receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
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have received a lump sum benefit from the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme (within tariff levels 1-8) and have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking
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have a permanent and substantial disability which means you cannot walk, or walking is very difficult*
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drive a motor vehicle regularly and have a severe disability in both arms, making it very difficult or impossible to operate parking meters*
Apply online for a Blue Badge
You can apply online| using the DirectGov web site. You'll need the following details to complete the online form...
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National Insurance number
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Driving licence number
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a digital passport style photo
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the details on your current badge, if you have one
Apply online for a Blue Badge|
Renewing a Blue Badge
A new Blue Badge system was introduced on 1 January 2012, and amongst other improvements the new system will prevent fraudulent applications. The new badge is part of a wider crackdown on misuse of the scheme to ensure disabled parking spaces can only be used by those most in need.
For this reason, separate forms for renewal are no longer available. Any one wishing to renew a Blue Badge should complete the online application form| or apply by email or post using the application forms below.
Other ways to apply
The easiest way to apply is using the online form|. However, you can also apply by post or email using the forms below:
Blue Badge Application Form|
Blue Badge Application Form|
Large Print Blue Badge Application Form|
Large Print Blue Badge Application Form|
Application Form for Organisations|
Application Form for Organsiations|
If applying by e-mail, you will be notified when you receive provisional approval or if you do not qualify. If you receive provisional approval you will be asked to submit the following:
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Two recent passport style photos
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If you are applying under Part 2 of the form in any of the sections where documentary evidence is required, you will also be asked to submit this with your photograph. All documents will be returned, even if your application is unsuccessful.
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If you are applying for a car badge under Part 3, it will be necessary for your GP to complete a medical questionnaire
* You may need to be assessed for elegibility
Postage charges
A small batch of Blue Badges have been posted to applicants without the postage being paid. The Post Office are charging recipients approximately £2 for delivery.
If you are one of those affected please send a copy of your ‘receipt of payment’ to the following address stating your name and address and the postage will be refunded to you. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
Staffordshire Cares
Customer Service Centre
Staffordshire County Council
Wedgwood Building
Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
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