The Blue Badge scheme allows people with a disability or health condition to park in designated disabled parking bays.

Strict eligibility rules mean not everyone who applies will qualify, with councils assessing mobility, medical evidence and daily living needs before making a decision.

Pension age disability benefits do not include a mobility element which can act as a passport to the Blue Badge or Motability schemes.

Thousands of people could be eligible for a Blue Badge even if they do not receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or other disability benefits. Many assume a Blue Badge is only available to those ...

People recovering from surgery, serious injury or other substantial mobility problems lasting at least 12 months could qualify under lesser-known rules.

Millions of people with disabilities rely on their Blue Badge parking to help them get closer to where they need to go. The scheme permits those with mobility difficulties to use disabled parking ...

The Blue Badge scheme allows people with a disability or health condition to park in designated disabled parking bays.

If you have a physical disability or health issue that affects your ability to walk safely, or have an invisible condition such as dementia or Parkinson's, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help ...