What are the benefits of having a Blue Badge?

If you have a Blue Badge you can park in places other drivers can't, for example parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. The Blue Badge is linked to you rather than a vehicle, so you can use it with any car. This includes taxis and hire cars that you're driving, or travelling in as a passenger.

What is the purpose of a Blue Badge?

A blue badge enables people with a seriously impaired ability to walk, or those registered severely visually impaired, either as a passenger or driver, to park close to their destination. With certain restrictions, a blue badge enables the holder to park: Free of charge at a parking meter or pay-and-display bays.

What discounts can I get with a Blue Badge?

What do you say when applying for a Blue Badge?

Include any details you might have missed the first time. For example, if you have mobility problems, explain why using parking meters is painful or why it's difficult for you to walk very far to get from your car to a shop.

Is a Blue Badge the same as a disabled badge?

If you're disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge. You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child with a health condition that affects their mobility. Councils can charge for a blue badge.

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Does Blue Badge affect car insurance?

Generally speaking your blue badge shouldn't affect your car insurance at all - however some providers might offer a discount if you hold a blue badge. This may be because blue badge holders are able to park in safer or more secure locations than others - which can reduce the risk of damage or theft.

Do you get free car tax if you have a blue badge?

You may not have to pay vehicle tax if either: you're a disabled driver.

Does arthritis qualify for Blue Badge?

You may be eligible for a blue badge, meaning you can park closer to where you need to go. If you claim benefits like Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, or you have difficulty getting around because of your arthritis, then this will support your application.

Do I need a doctors letter for a Blue Badge?

Proof of residency can be an official letter or document no more than 3 months old (copies only): GP or hospital letter. DWP or HMRC letter. Utility bill (gas, water, electric, telephone landline)

How far can you walk to qualify for a Blue Badge?

This score is awarded to people who cannot walk further than 50 metres safely, repeatedly and to an acceptable standard.

What do disabled people get free?

Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person's Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.

What benefits can I get for being disabled?

Can you use a Blue Badge in more than one car?

This page displays all the key features of your Blue Badge discount service. You can have a maximum of two (2) vehicles registered for the discount on a single date. You have until midnight on the date of travel to add additional vehicles.

Can you get a Blue Badge for anxiety?

Previously, the Blue Badge Scheme was created for those with physical disabilities, but the Department for Transport in England have now recognised that changes are necessary to include those with severe psychological problems who are distressed when travelling.

Can you get a Blue Badge for diabetes?

Re: type one do i get a disabilaty badge for my car? Nope you don't, but you do have to inform the DVLA about your diabetes, and it will mean that for now on your driving licence will be restricted to 3 years stints, and review of your control to ensure they can reissue it...

Can a family member use a Blue Badge?

The badge is for the sole use of the person named on it. It must only be displayed if the badge holder is travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger, or if someone is collecting them or dropping them off.

What questions are asked for a blue badge?

We will ask you about walking journeys you undertake, whether you use any walking aids and any pain and/or breathlessness you experience whilst walking.

What happens at Blue Badge assessment?

You may be asked to do a mobility assessment. This involves a health professional carrying out an assessment of your mobility by completing a range of mobility exercises. They will then tell your local council whether they think your condition limits your mobility enough to need a badge, based on the assessment.

Can you wear glasses for a blue badge photo?

If you are wearing dark lenses, we may require you to provide a new picture without glasses, unless you are registered blind.

How do you get declared disabled?

What type of arthritis is considered a disability?

You may automatically qualify for benefits if your arthritis is affecting your spine and compromising any nerve roots within the spinal cord. Arthritis should cause your spinal cord to experience widespread pain, limited flexibility, and inflammation that necessitates a change in positioning every few hours.

Is joint pain a disability?

If your joint pain or immobility is severe enough to meet or equal the listing, you will be considered disabled. The listing for major dysfunction of a joint is 1.02.

How do I claim 50% off car tax?

Do you get a tax refund if you are on disability?

Receiving SSDI or SSI benefits doesn't prevent you from receiving a tax refund.

Are disabled people exempt car tax?

Some disabled people can get a 50% discount on their vehicle tax. You do not have to pay vehicle tax if you get one of these benefits: High rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment.