Your Blue Badge questionnaire

This one is quick — about 15 minutes. A Blue Badge is issued by your local council, not the DWP.

Two routes to a badge. Some people qualify automatically — for example with PIP mobility at 8+ points for moving around, DLA higher rate mobility, or if you're registered severely sight impaired. Everyone else goes through a discretionary assessment. Tell us what you have and we'll take the automatic route if it's open to you, which is far quicker.

Hidden disabilities count. Since 2019 the rules explicitly cover non-physical conditions — autism, dementia, severe anxiety, and conditions where journeys cause overwhelming distress or put you at risk. Many people with these never apply because they assume a Blue Badge is only for wheelchairs. It isn't.

About you

Full name Date of birth National Insurance number Address including postcode Which council area are you in? Phone number Email Do you drive, or will someone drive you? Is this a new badge or a renewal?

Automatic qualification

If any of these apply, you qualify automatically and the application is straightforward. Tick anything you have.

If you get PIP, how many points did you score for "moving around"?

8 points or more for moving around means an automatic badge. It's on your PIP decision letter — send us a photo if you have it.

Your walking and mobility

If you don't qualify automatically, this is what the council assesses. Be specific about distance and what happens when you try.

How far can you walk without severe difficulty or having to stop? What happens when you try to walk further than that? Aids you use

Hidden disabilities and journeys

Please don't skip this section even if walking isn't your problem. Risk and distress on journeys is a full route to a badge in its own right.

Tell us what happens on a journey, in your own words

Your conditions and evidence

Your health conditions Medications Health professionals who know you Do you have any of these to hand?

Most councils need a recent photo, proof of address and proof of identity. We'll tell you exactly what yours wants and how to send it.

Anything else?

Send your answers

We'll check whether you qualify automatically, prepare your council's application, and tell you exactly what evidence to supply. Usually in touch within one working day.

Rather do this on the phone? Send your name and number and we'll call you.