Blue Badge proof

To get a Blue Badge you'll need to provide proof that you qualify using any one of the following eligibility categories.

To find out what proof we'll accept, click the eligibility category you're applying under:

Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance

You need to provide a copy of your award letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

The letter must:

  • be dated within the last 12 months
  • show your name and address
  • show your mobility rating.

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If you need a copy of this letter contact the Department for Working Pensions on 0800 121 4600.

We may also check with the Department for Work and Pensions that you receive this benefit.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP): 8 points or more under the 'moving around' of the mobility component

You need to provide a copy of your award letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

The letter must:

  • be dated within the last 12 months
  • show your current name and address
  • include your points for moving around, communicating verbally and planning and following a journey.

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We may also check with the Department for Work and Pensions that you receive this benefit.

Personal Independence Payment: the mobility component and 10 points for Descriptor E under the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity

You need to provide a copy of your award letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

The letter must:

  • be dated within the last 12 months
  • show your current name and address
  • include your points for moving around, communicating verbally and planning and following a journey.

View an example of the page you need to upload

We may also check with the Department for Work and Pensions that you receive this benefit.

War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

You need to provide a copy of your letter of entitlement to the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement.

This should have been sent to you by the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA).

If you have lost this letter, then phone the agency for free on 08001 692 277.

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: awarded a lump sum benefit at tariffs 1 to 8 and certified as unable to walk or finding it very difficult to walk

You need to provide your award letter from the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA).

This letter should confirm you receive tariffs 1 to 8 under the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Scheme and have been certified as unable to walk or finding it very difficult to walk.

If you've lost this letter, contact the agency for free on 08001 692 277.

Registered blind or severely sight impaired

You can give us your permission to check the council’s register of people who are blind or severely sight impaired.

If you do not give your permission, you’ll need to provide a copy of one of the following:

  • a letter from Medway Council with your registration number
  • Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) completed by an ophthalmologist
  • form BD8 (issued from 1990 but replaced more recently by the CVI).

DS1500 or SR1 for a terminal illness

You need to upload your DS1500 or SR1 certificate to confirm your diagnosis.

A permanent disability or condition which makes walking very difficult or impossible

You need to provide a letter from a specialist doctor, a health professional or registered practitioner to confirm your diagnosis.

Your letter must state that you have a permanent disability or condition which means you’re unable to walk or find it very difficult to walk.

If you take medication for your disability or condition, you’ll need to provide proof of your prescriptions with your name, date of birth, current medication and dosage.

You can also provide other supporting documents such as:

  • medical reports
  • consultant letters
  • a medical summary from your doctor.

We do not accept appointment letters.

Severe disability in both arms and drive a vehicle regularly, but cannot use parking machines

You need to provide a letter from a specialist doctor, a health professional or registered practitioner to confirm you have a severe disability in both arms.

If you take medication for your disability or condition, you’ll need to provide proof of your prescriptions with your name, date of birth, current medication and dosage.

You can also provide other supporting documents such as:

  • medical reports
  • consultant letters
  • a medical summary from your doctor.

We do not accept appointment letters.

A hidden disability or non-physical condition, causing severe struggle with journeys

You need to provide a medical letter or patient eSummary from your GP to confirm the disability or condition you have described. This must confirm that you have a permanent disability or condition which causes you severe struggle with journeys.

If you take medication for your disability or condition, you’ll need to provide proof of your prescriptions with your name, date of birth, current medication and dosage.

You can also provide other supporting documents such as:

  • medical reports
  • consultant letters
  • a medical summary from your doctor.

We do not accept appointment letters.

A child under 3 years old who needs to be transported with bulky medical equipment or who needs to be near a vehicle to be given or taken for treatment

You need to provide a letter from a specialist doctor, health professional or registered medical practitioner to confirm your child's diagnosis.

You will also be asked to provide details of healthcare professionals involved in your child’s treatment, for example their GP or surgeon.

You can provide other supporting documents such as:

  • medical reports
  • consultant letters
  • a medical summary from your doctor
  • prescriptions with their name and date of birth
  • current medication and dosage
  • list of health professionals involved in their care or treatment.

We do not accept appointment letters.

Find out how to apply for or renew a Blue Badge