Blue badge scheme
Blue car badge scheme of parking concessions for disabled and blind people.
The Blue car badge scheme is a European scheme that provides parking concessions to disabled people who are assessed as meeting the criteria of the scheme.
Who qualifies?
You will automatically qualify for the issue of a badge if you meet any of the following criteria:
- Are registered blind with the Local Authority under the National Assistance Act 1948
- Receive Disability Living Allowance, Mobility component at the higher rate for help with getting around
- Receive war pensions mobility supplement
If you do not meet the above criteria but you have a permanent and substantial disability, which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking, then you may still be eligible. A medical examination or medical report from your General Practitioner will usually be sought if you apply under this criterion.
To request an application form contact:
Disablement Services Team
Seedfield Resource Centre
Parkinson Street
Bury
BL9 6NY
Contact details:
Voice: 0161 253 6858
Fax: 0161 253 6857
Text: 0161 253 6355
Or you can download a printable version of Bury's blue badge application form from the following link:
Blue Badge application form (137kb pdf) For further information regarding the Blue badge scheme click on the attached link to the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) where full details of the scheme can be found.
Department of Transport - Blue Badge Scheme
