A Blue Badge allows some disabled people to park closer to their destination, as they are less able to walk long distances or take public transport.

Applicants must have an enduring and substantial disability, lasting for, or expected to for, at least three years.  This does not include temporary conditions or whilst recovering from surgery.

You can apply for a blue badge through Essex County Council. Click the link below to read more infmoration, or to start your application

Apply for a Blue Badge | Essex County Council

For full details about who is eligible for a blue badge, visit Who can get a blue badge | Essex County Council. You may be eligible if any of the following apply:

• You are automatically entitled (see the link above for more information about this)
• You have a non visible disability
• You have a child under 3 years with a disability
• You have a terminal illness
• You have a disability in both arms
• You have a walking disability

Sometimes you will need to provide evidence to help the council decide whether or not you can have a blue badge. Depending on why you think you are entitled, your GP may or may not be able to write a letter to support your application. If you do require a letter from the GP, please note that this is non-NHS work and will incurr a charge of £21. Please contact our Admin department at freshwell.administration@nhs.net if you would like to request a letter.

Full information about all of these categories can be found at Supporting Documents | Essex County Council