News update - In 2011 the Government announced major reforms to the Blue Badge parking scheme. The reforms are designed to make the application process fairer and clamp down on fraud and abuse. The first of these changes are now being introduced in the Dudley borough. For more details about the changes please click here - Blue Badge scheme
The Blue Badge scheme
The Blue Badge scheme provides parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers. The scheme also applies to people who are registered blind and people with very severe upper limb difficulties who regularly drive a vehicle but cannot turn a steering wheel by hand.
For more details about whether you qualify for a blue badge please go to the Directgov website at: https://bluebadge.direct.gov.uk/directgovcheck.html
Applying for a Blue Badge
Further to the Government's reforms the Blue Badge parking scheme will still be run by councils but Badges will now be issued centrally in a similar way to passports – this means that the Blue Badge can no longer be collected from local offices.
If you need to renew your Blue Badge soon:
- Allow time to process your application before your current badge runs out
- Phone the Blue Badge Team on 0300 555 0055 to request an application form
- When you have completed your form make an appointment with the team who will check if you are eligible, check your ID, take your photograph and take payment (see information below for more details).
Charges to process applications in Dudley are going up from £2 to £5 from 1 March 2012
You can also apply for a Blue Badge on-line, both for an individual and for an organisation – please click on the following link:
Application Form for a Disabled Car Parking Permit
To have a copy of the application form sent to your home, please contact one of the following offices:
Brierley Hill: Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RE
Telephone: 0300 555 0055
Dudley: Ednam House, St James's Road, Dudley DY1 3JJ
Telephone: 0300 555 0055
The completed form needs to be returned to us by post. If you are eligible for a Blue Badge ‘without further assessment’ we will contact you to arrange an appointment for you to come in and have your photograph taken and to make payment. Please be aware that when you attend your appointment you will be required to supply proof of identity and proof of address. Without this proof your application cannot be processed.
Please bring one of the following as proof of address:
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Council tax bill
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award letter from SPVA
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benefit award letter from DWP
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confirmation letter from social services
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confirmation letter from school
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consent to check school records
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housing benefit award letter
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pension
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driving licence
Please bring one of the following as proof of identity:
- birth certificate
- certificate of British nationality
- civil partnership/ dissolution certificate
- HM Forces ID card
- ID card for foreign nationals
- marriage/divorce certificate
- passport
- driving licence.
If you need assistance with completing your application form please contact us on 0300 555 0055 and we will offer you an appointment at the earliest convenience.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm excluding bank holidays.
Further information about the Blue Badge scheme is available via the Directgov website.
For all other social care services please contact the adult social care access team.
On-Line Forms
