Full list of people who qualify for disabled Blue Badge parking Blue Badges allow eligible people to park in disabled car park spaces, generally meaning a shorter walk to their destination A wide variety of people could qualify for a blue badge (Image: Getty Images ) For those with mobility-impacting disabilities, travelling can be more difficult. However, a Blue Badge can significantly ease this burden. Blue Badges are designed to assist individuals with disabilities or health conditions by allowing them to park closer to their destination. The badge permits the holder, or anyone driving them as long as they are in the vehicle, to utilise disabled parking bays and even park on double yellow lines. ‌ The benefits of a Blue Badge extend beyond easy access - it can also provide financial relief as holders often have the privilege of free parking in disabled bays or car parks. Furthermore, the badge is not restricted to a specific vehicle and can be used in any car the holder is travelling in, including taxis. Article continues below In England, a Blue Badge costs up to £10, while in Scotland it's priced at £20. In Wales, it's issued free of charge. Local authorities handle the processing of these badges, determining eligibility and setting the price. Typically, a Blue Badge remains valid for up to three years, after which the holder must reapply. There are two categories of people who can obtain a Blue Badge - some qualify automatically, while others are assessed on an individual basis. ‌ Who can get a Blue Badge? Automatic qualification In some cases, a person could be automatically eligible for a Blue Badge, thus allowing them to receive it without the need for an extensive assessment. This can include people who meet one of the following: If you score anything other than 10 points under descriptor E, in the 'planning and following journeys' activity of PIP, you might still be eligible for a Blue Badge. However, automatic qualification does not apply, even if your score is higher at 12 points. You'll need to provide evidence to prove your eligibility, which will be evaluated during your application process. ‌ Qualifying after an assessment You could still receive a Blue Badge once you undergo an assessment if one or more of the following apply: you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes you cannot walk at all you struggle severely to plan or follow a journey you have a severe disability in both arms and drive regularly, but cannot operate pay-and-display parking machines walking is dangerous to your health and safety you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child always needs to be accompanied by bulky medical equipment you frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public/open spaces you find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could have on others you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child must always be kept near a vehicle in case they need emergency medical treatment you are constantly a significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks you have a life limiting illness, which means you cannot walk or find walking very difficult and have a SR1 form you regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations causing temporary loss of behavioural control you cannot walk without help from someone else or using mobility aids How to apply In England, Scotland and Wales, you can apply for a Blue Badge on GOV.UK. If you're in Northern Ireland, there's a different application process. Visit here for more information. Article continues below Your local council will determine your eligibility for a badge. They cannot begin the assessment until they have all the necessary evidence. The assessment of your application may take 12 weeks or longer. If they decide that you are not eligible and you believe they did not consider all the facts, you can request them to reconsider your application.