The European Blue Badge Parking Scheme

What is the Blue Badge Scheme?

The European Blue Badge Parking Scheme is a parking permit that gives parking concessions to people with severe walking difficulties. It is a national scheme that allows badge holders to park close to their destination such as shops and stations.

All blue badges are valid for a period of three years. All renewals are treated the same as brand new applications.

More information about the Blue Badge scheme and whether you might be eligible can be found in the external links section.

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Using your blue badge in Europe

For details on using your Blue Badge abroad please visit the Department of Transport website (see the external links section) or contact us for more information and a leaflet using the details at the bottom of the page.

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Application process

Application forms are available from all Customer Service Centres
Contact us: phone or email us for an application pack
Download and print the application form from the attached files section at the bottom of this page.

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Eligibility

Haringey Council issues Blue Badges in accordance with guidelines published by the Department of Transport. A copy of these guidelines can be found in the external links section.

Automatic criteria

Applicants may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if they can provide proof that they qualify under any of the following criteria:

Any applicant who is registered blind. An applicant needs to provide:
- registration card/letter issued by the sensory impairment team or
- a BD8 or CV1 certificate / registration card.
Any applicant in receipt of a war pensioner's mobility supplement:
- up to date evidence required.
Any applicant in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the higher rate for mobility (help with getting around):
- current letter of entitlement is required or
- copy of a current Motability finance agreement.
Applicants suffering from a severe upper limb disability who are unable to turn by hand the steering wheel of a vehicle even if that wheel is fitted with a turning knob
- Applicants must state how the car has been adapted and produce evidence.

All applicants who do not meet the automatic eligibility may be considered under the discretionary criteria.

Discretionary criteria

Applicants who have a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.

The Department for Transport recommends that all applicants who fall under the discretionary criteria should be independently assessed by medical professionals. Therefore Haringey Council requires all applicants who fall under the discretionary criteria to attend a mobility assessment with the Integrated Community Therapy team at Haringey Teaching Primary Care Trust. If you are invited to a mobility assessment, please bring along any medical documents you have relating to your disability

Please note that we no longer request or accept medical report forms from your GP. All applications under discretionary criteria will require a mobility assessment.

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Proof of address

Applicants who meet the automatic or the discretionary eligibility criteria are also required to provide evidence of Haringey residence. This can be a photocopy of one of the following:

a current State Retirement Pension Book,
a current Council Tax bill/letter/payment book/benefits, or
a current Council/Housing Association rent book.

The following items if dated in the last 3 months are also acceptable:

Residential Utility bill
Residential bank, building society statement
Inland Revenue letter,
Benefits Agency letter or
Residential credit card statement

Please also provide two passport size photographs (please clearly write name and date on the back of the photo).

Applicants who meet either automatic or discretionary eligibility criteria can go in person to one of the Customer Service Centres with proof of name and address as indicated above.

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Appeals

If you are unsuccessful in your application for a Blue Badge you have the right to appeal if you feel the decision does not reflect your current level of mobility. If you wish to appeal please provide us with a letter with further medical evidence indicating both the severity and permanent nature of your disability as well as the effect it has on your mobility. You may be required to demonstrate your condition at an appeals assessment with a qualified Occupational Therapist.

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Replacement of lost, stolen or faulty blue badges

All lost, stolen or faulty Blue Badges can be replaced at any of our Customer Service Centres
All stolen Blue Badges need to be reported to the police and a crime reference number obtained.
All lost Blue Badges need to be reported to the police and a lost property slip obtained.
Applicants will need to provide one passport size photo as well as further proof of name and address as indicated above.

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Fraud Prevention Statement

Haringey Council is under a duty to protect public funds. The information you provide in this form may be used for the prevention and detection of fraud. We may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for fraud prevention and detection purposes.

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Service Standards

Please see the attached files section for details about the standards of service that you can expect from us in dealing with your application for a Blue Badge.

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Contact us

Address: Haringey Council, Parking Service, P O Box 55290, London, N22 9GA

Telephone: 020 8489 1865 or 020 8489 1878
Email: concessionary.travel@haringey.gov.uk

Attached Files
Filename	Filetype	Size
blue badge guidance notes.pdf	PDF	27K
blue badge application form.pdf	PDF	77K
Service Standards - Concessionary Travel.pdf	PDF	38K
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