Due to the nature of invisible (hidden) disabilities, applications will be assessed by looking at an applicant's needs. Having a certain condition or disability does not automatically entitle somebody to a Blue Badge.
What's the criteria for applying?
You can apply online for a Blue Badge if you have an invisible (hidden) condition or disability and one or more of the following applies:
- You are constantly at significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks
- You struggle severely to plan or follow a journey
- You find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could have on others
- You regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations causing temporary loss of behavioural control
- You frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public/open spaces.
Eligibility
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
You would be automatically eligible if, in your PIP mobility assessment, you scored 10 points in 'Planning and following a journey' on the grounds that you are unable to undertake any journey because it would cause you overwhelming psychological distress.
If you did not score this, you can still apply and your application will be assessed.
Other benefits
There is no automatic eligibility with other benefits, including:
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance (AA).
If you receive one of these benefits, you can still apply and your application will be assessed.