Without further assessment
A badge may be issued without further assessment if you:
- receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- receive the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) specifically for 'Descriptor E' under the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity. This must be on the grounds that you are unable to undertake any journey because it would cause you overwhelming psychological distress. This is a score of 10 points or more. You must provide the original letter that shows the points and your most recent yearly update letter, if relevant.
- receive a lump sum benefit within tariff levels 1-8 of the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation) Scheme and have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking
- receive the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement, or
- receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and meet the ‘moving around’ descriptor for the mobility component because you either cannot stand or can stand but walk no more than 50 metres. This is a score of 8 points or more. You must provide the original letter that shows the points and your most recent yearly update letter, if relevant.
- are severely sight impaired
- have a DS1500 form for terminal illness.
You will be expected to provide evidence, such as a benefit award letter.
Blue Badges are usually issued for 3 years but yours may be issued for less than 3 years if your benefit award is for a limited time.
Please note: you can apply on behalf of someone else.
Subject to further assessment
Having a certain condition or disability does not mean you are automatically entitled to a Blue Badge.
We will assess your needs and may issue a badge if you:
- drive a vehicle regularly, have a severe disability in both arms and are unable to operate, or have considerable difficulty in operating, all or some types of parking meter
- have an enduring and substantial disability which causes you, during the course of a journey, to:
- be unable to walk, or
- experience very considerable difficulty whilst walking, which may include very considerable psychological distress, or
- be at risk of serious harm when walking, or
- pose, when walking, a risk of serious harm to any other person.
If you have any score other than 10 points under descriptor E, in the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you may still be eligible for a Blue Badge, but you do not automatically qualify. This includes if you have a higher score of 12. You will need to provide evidence to demonstrate your eligibility which we will assess as part of your application.
Please note: you can apply on behalf of someone else.
Non-visible (hidden) disability
Having a certain condition or disability does not mean you are automatically entitled to a Blue Badge.
You may qualify if you have a non-visible (hidden) condition that results in a severe struggle with journeys between a vehicle and your destination.
To be considered for a Blue Badge you must:
- be a constant significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks, or
- severely struggle to plan or follow a journey, or
- find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could have on others, or
- regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations, causing temporary loss of behavioural control, or
- frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public or open spaces.
Due to the nature of non-visible (hidden) conditions, we will assess your application by looking at your needs and you will be expected to provide evidence, such as a diagnosis letter, appointment letters, prescriptions or a care plan.
You should not need to pay a health professional if they supply you with proof, such as a diagnosis letter or care plan, however, if you are charged, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is not responsible for paying any costs.
We will refund your £10 administration fee if your application is not successful.
Please note: you can apply on behalf of someone else.
Child aged 2 years or under with medical needs
You may be eligible for a Blue Badge if you care for a child with medical needs aged two or under, and you need to:
- transport bulky medical equipment, such as ventilators or oxygen, or
- have quick access to transport to hospital or home for emergency treatment.
Organisations
Organisations may be eligible for a Blue Badge if they transport those who meet any of the eligibility criteria above.
Find out more about Organisational Blue Badges.
You do not qualify if...
You have a disabling condition that is only temporary, such as a broken leg.