To be eligible for a Blue Badge disabled parking permit in West Lothian, applicants must meet certain criteria. Those who automatically qualify include individuals with specific disabilities or health conditions, while others may need to undergo further assessment.
Here's a summary of the eligibility criteria:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Automatic Eligibility | - Registered blind or severely visually impaired |
| - Higher rate of mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Scottish Adult DLA | |
| - 8 points or more in mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) | |
| - Mobility component of Adult Disability Payment with 8+ points in moving around or 12 in planning | |
| - Enhanced rate mobility for PIP under Special Rules for Terminal Illness | |
| - High Rate Mobility Component for Child Disability Payment | |
| - Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease | |
| - Terminal illness with a DS1500, BASRiS, or SR1 form | |
| Further Assessment Required | - Permanent substantial walking disability or conditions affecting arms |
| - Cognitive impairments affecting awareness of danger in traffic | |
| Organisations | - Must care for disabled people meeting eligibility criteria |
If you think you may qualify, make sure to gather the necessary proof required for the application. For more details or to apply, you can check the Blue Badge application page.