Posted on:
October 8th, 2024
Last reviewed:
January 3rd, 2025
Am I entitled to a Blue Badge if I have dementia?
The answer is, possibly.A Blue Badge is a parking permit that allows people who fit the criteria to park closer to their destination, often for free. And while a dementia diagnosis doesn’t automatically qualify you or your carers for a Blue Badge, according to Dementia UK, many will qualify.In some circumstances you will automatically qualify for a Blue Badge, for example, if you’re in receipt of certain benefits, are registered blind or receive War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.If you experience the following, you may qualify:Difficulty walking (so it endangers health and safety)
You’re a risk to yourself and others around vehicles, traffic or car parks You have severe difficulty when planning or following a journey You find it difficult/impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact this has on others You regularly have intense responses to situations that cause a temporary loss of behavioural control You’re frequently extremely anxious or fearful in public or open spaces You can find out more about applying for a Blue Badge here and when applying, think of how things are for you on your worst days. It’s also advisable to have all your paperwork to hand when you start the application, including proof of ID, details of the medications you take, proof of address and a digital passport photo.If you need help applying for a Blue Badge, call Dementia UK’s helpline on 0800 888 6678 or see what others are saying in our discussion forum here.
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