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Watch a video below for advice on creating a new account and resetting your password:
Individuals
Please read the White Badge scheme guidance notes (PDF, 300KB) before applying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may automatically qualify for a disabled badge.
If you do not qualify automatically, you will need to undergo an Occupational Therapy Assessment. For automatic qualification, you are required to meet one of the following criteria:
- You receive Higher Rate Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Component only).
- You receive 8 or more points for the “moving around” activity of the Mobility Component of a Personal Independent Payment Allowance (PIP) award.
- You receive 10 or more points in Descriptor E (cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress) in the “planning and following a journey” activity of the Mobility Component of a Personal Independent Payment Allowance (PIP) award.
- You are registered as severely visually sight impaired (blind) under the National Assistance Act 1948.
- You are registered with, ‘Westminster City Council Adult Services Sensory Needs Team’. (You may also qualify if you are classed as severely sight impaired (blind) and can provide a copy of a CVI (certificate of vision impairment) signed by a senior Ophthalmologist).
- You receive the War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
- You receive a lump sum benefit at tariffs 1–8 of the Armed Forces and Reserved Forces Compensation Scheme. (Armed Forces Independent Payment (AFIP) awards are not included in the Type 1 eligibility criteria).
- DS1500 (or equivalent letter from your consultant or Hospital confirming you have a terminal illness).
- Despite severe disability you have elected to not apply for DLA / PIP. (Sufficient evidence and explanation is required).
Apply for a disabled badge (as an individual) 1A - non-automatic qualification (PDF, 503KB). This form is for those applicants who will not or may not automatically qualify for a badge without further assessment.
Apply for a disabled badge (as an individual) 1B - automatic qualification (PDF, 368KB). This form is for those applicants who will automatically qualify for a badge without further assessment.
If you do not know whether you would automatically qualify or not, please complete form 1A.
Organisations
Please read the White Badge scheme organisation guidance notes (PDF, 501KB) before applying.
Apply for a disabled badge (as an organisation) (PDF, 377KB)
If you would like the above forms sent to you, or need help with your application, please contact parking services.
