The criteria to qualify, will, as has been already mentioned, often be decided by the various councils to differing standards
I believe the criteria
should be the same but is interpreted differently. This is being reviewed.
This article explains:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...blue-badge-scheme-consultation-on-eligibility
The article states "Eligibility under the current scheme is primarily aimed at those who have “a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking”. This consultation is seeking views on a proposition to change this criterion."
The online application for Blue Badges is the same regardless of local authority (
https://bluebadge.direct.gov.uk/bluebadge/why-are-you-here). This requests the applicant to respond to either of these to qualify:
- I am registered blind (severely sight impaired)
- I get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
- I get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a score of 8 points or more in the Moving Around section
- I get War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
- I received a lump sum under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme tariff 1-8 and have been assessed as having a permanent disability that means I can’t walk or have considerable difficulty in walking
- I have a permanent disability that means I can’t walk or I find walking very difficult
- I drive regularly and have a severe disability in both arms
- I am applying for a child aged under three who has a medical condition that means they need to always have bulky medical equipment with them
- I am applying for a child aged under three who has a medical condition that means they need to always be near a vehicle
(Sorry, I got a bit carried away with my brief research.)