We require proof of your address. You cannot use the same evidence you used for proof of your identification as proof of your address but you can use:
a current Council Tax bill
a valid driving licence
a welfare benefit award letter dated within the last 12 months (for example PIP, DLA letter, HMRC tax credit letter)
a current utility bill
a current Hospital letter
a current letter from social services
a current letter from the school
a current award letter from SPVA
If you have moved house in the last three years and your Blue Badge was issued by a council other than Salford City Council, you should contact the council who issued the badge to tell them your new address.
Proof of your qualifying condition
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - We will check Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) records to confirm if you qualify for a Blue Badge. You will usually qualify without further assessment if you receive PIP and score eight points or more under the 'Moving Around' activity, or ten points for Descriptor E under the “Planning and following journeys” activity because you are unable to undertake any journey due to overwhelming psychological distress.
If you receive PIP mobility but do not meet the criteria above, you will not automatically qualify. This includes people who score 12 points under Descriptor F, which means they cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without support. Although this is a higher score, it does not meet the automatic eligibility criteria.
If this applies to you, you may still be eligible and should apply under the walking or hidden disability criteria. We will assess how your condition affects your ability to complete journeys safely, not just your benefit award.
Other automatic eligibility - You will also qualify without further assessment if you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), receive a qualifying War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payment, are registered blind (Severely Sight Impaired), or are applying for a child under three with qualifying medical needs.
Walking or Hidden Disability - If you are not automatically eligible, you must provide supporting evidence from a health or social care professional that explains your diagnosis, the severity of your condition, how it affects your ability to walk or complete journeys safely, and any risks to yourself or others when travelling.
Accepted forms of evidence can include (but not limited to):
Letters of diagnosis or follow up consultant letters
Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Reports
Letters from Pain Centre, Falls/Balance Clinic
Letters from Speech and Language Therapy
Letters from Psychologist/Mental Health Team/CAMHS/Counselling Sessions
Full and most recent Educational Health and Care Plan
Evidence of specialist consultations
Current Care Plan from social care teams
Evidence of progression or advancement of the condition over time
Letters from professionals involved in the care of the applicant
Proof of current medication
Confirmation of PIP or DLA award
Evidence regarding reasonable adjustments at work/university due to ongoing medical condition
NHS/GP Medical records
Important - To avoid delays, you must upload all required documents when you apply. This includes supporting medical evidence, proof of identity, proof of address, and your PIP or DLA award where applicable.
Attendance Allowance is not a qualifying benefit for a Blue Badge.
Applications without sufficient evidence may take longer to process or may be refused.
A passport style photograph
You will need to provide a passport style and sized photo that has been taken within the last month. You can take this photo yourself using a mobile phone or tablet or you can ask someone to take one of you. The GOV.UK website gives examples of acceptable photographs. Your application may be delayed if your photograph isn't acceptable.
If you are unable to provide a photo you can visit your nearest Gateway centre or Broughton Hub after you have completed the application and a member of the team will take your photo for free.
We recommend that you attach your photo as part of the online application.