An individual may be eligible for a badge, without the need for an assessment, if they:

• Receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the following levels:
  - 12 points for Planning and Following a Journey
  -  8 points or more for moving around
  
  
• Receive Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMCDLA)
  
  
• Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Tariff 1-8 (inclusive) and includes Permanent Mental Disorder under Tariff 6
  
  
• Receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
  
  
• Are 'Registered blind' or have a 'severe sight impairment'

Certain circumstances might make an individual eligible, these are:

• Completely unable to walk. Considerable difficulty walking. Substantial impairment to mobility
  
  
• A person over two years old who has a permanent and substantial disability. This means they are unable to walk or have considerable difficulty walking. They need walking aids or even oxygen to walk a short distance such as half a length of a football pitch
  
  
• A child under the age of three who has a medical condition that means:
  - They must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment which cannot be carried around with the child without difficulty
  -  They must always be near a vehicle to access life saving medical treatment for that condition or they can be taken quickly in the vehicle to a place where such treatment can be given
  
  
• Severe disability in both arms - A person, who due to this disability, has considerable difficulty, or is unable, to operate all or some types of parking meter. This badge can only be used by the person when they are the driver
  
  
• Severe Cognitive Impairment - A person who is unable to plan or follow any journey without the help of someone else
  
  
• A terminal illness that seriously limits mobility.

An individual can apply for a temporary 12 month badge if they are recovering from, or awaiting treatment for serious illnesses or injuries. Examples of these are:

• Recovering from complex leg fractures, like those managed with external fixators, for periods of well over a year
  
  
• Recovering from or awaiting joint replacement e.g. hip, knee, that severely limits mobility
  
  
• Recovering from stroke or head injury which impacts on mobility
  
  
• Recovering from spinal trauma which impacts on mobility
  
  
• Undergoing medical treatment e.g. for cancer, that impacts on mobility.

An Organisation can qualify for a Blue Badge if it both cares for and transports disabled people who would themselves be eligible for an individual Blue Badge.

The application process can take up to a maximum of 8 weeks from receipt of a completed application form with supporting evidence.  

If your application is successful, the Blue Badge Parking Permit will be posted out to the applicant’s address.  If your application is unsuccessful, you can reapply if your circumstances change or you can contact us with further information for consideration.

There is no appeals process.

You should display the Blue Badge on the dashboard, so that it can be seen clearly from outside the vehicle.

The front of the badge should face upwards, showing the wheelchair symbol, or hologram on the new design.

When you receive your badge, it will have a parking clock attached.

Whenever you park on yellow lines, or in a place with time restrictions, the clock should show the quarter-hour period when you arrived.

If you have a Blue Badge you can park:

• on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours, unless there are restrictions on loading or unloading (shown by yellow kerb dashes and/or signs)
• at on-street parking meters for free and for as long as you need to
• in disabled parking bays in car parks

Please let us know if you change your name or address.

Submit an enquiry or telephone 01352 701304.

There is a charge of £10 to change your name. It does not cost anything to change any other details.

Some people who have bowel or bladder problems may find this service helpful, the card clearly states that the holder has a medical condition and needs to use the toilet quickly.  The card is a small credit sized card that you can show when you’re out shopping and socialising and it may help you gain access to a toilet.

See link below for more information and purchasing details:

The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers disabled people independent access to locked public toilets around the country.  Toilets fitted with NKS locks can now be found in shopping centre, pubs, cafes, department stores, bus and train stations and many other locations in most parts of the country.  

Radar keys can be issued to residents who are registered disabled, or who have difficulty in using the facilities. Submit an enquiry or visit one of our Flintshire Connects Centres.        

For more information about Blue Badges please submit an enquiry or telephone 01352 701304.