Blue badge question

[Fernandina]

I wonder whether anybody knows whether if you have more than one family vehicle, when someone applies for a blue badge, do they have to specify just one vehicle registration number or can you get a blue badge for each vehicle? DH, DC and I all have a car each, and we could be using any one of the three, depending on work commitments and who is availble. The badge would be for an elderly relative so we can transport her. This has all come on rather suddenly after she's had both a fall and a minor stroke and we need to find out as much as we can as soon as possible.

The badge belongs to the person not the vehicle. As long as the person is with you then you can use the badge (maybe if you are running errands for the person and they are not with you too I'm not sure on that)

As far as I understand it, the badge is for the person, not the vehicle. As long as your relative keeps the badge with her, she can use it in any car.

1 badge for the person - it can be used in any car, but obviously the person must be with you.

The badge is for the person and not attached to a car, as long as your relative is in the car it can be used in any vehicle.

@Tretchikoff

The badge belongs to the person not the vehicle. As long as the person is with you then you can use the badge (maybe if you are running errands for the person and they are not with you too I'm not sure on that)

No not running errands. The only time someone else can use the badge is if they are dropping off or collecting the blue badge holder and have to park somewhere accessible for them. So to recap badge is person not vehicle, but person has to be present in vehicle unless being dropped off or collected.

The badge belongs to the person, not the vehicle.
My DM was in the process of getting one when she died, and she didn't drive or own a car so it would've been used when someone was taking her to appointments or shopping (as long as she was with them)

Oh thank you, that's put my mind at rest. I thought the blue badge showed the vehicle registration number.

We've never had to do any of this before, relative is still in hospital at the moment and it has all been a bit traumatic to be honest.

The badge belongs to the person....I have a blue badge....if I’m driving my car , or I’m a passenger in another car then I use it....or are you talking about the change of class for tax purposes? ....if so I think it can be any one of the cars .....I don’t pay tax anymore on my car

Hi @Kitkat151 no, nothing to do with vehicle tax, none of the vehicles belong to the family member who now needs the blue badge. She gave up driving when she was 90!

The badge goes with the person. My friend keeps it in her bag so she has it no matter whose car she is in. The problem is filling in the form and passing the test and getting the badge

The Blue Badge application form (in Scotland) asks for the registrations of 3 cars which will be using the badge most frequently. However you're not restricted to using it in only those 3 cars. As PPs have said, the badge is given to a person not a vehicle

Just one note of caution, they must be in the car or be about to get into the car otherwise theres big fines. I know someone who got fined because their relative they were meant to be collecting (hence in blue badge bay) got kept in an extra day!

After this stroke, she doesn't really have the capacity to apply for it herself, so can someone else apply on her behalf or would they need power of attorney? I think someone else in the family has that (or they said they had it all in hand when DH asked).

I do wish she'd sorted a blue badge out before this catastrophe - she's been really frail and walking with a frame for ages but she was adamant: "I'm NOT disabled, I'm just old!!". She got quite shirty with me so I didn't bring it up again.

I applied for my mum's blue badge on her behalf. It stayed in her handbag and when someone took her out it was always there for them to use. Make sure you get a Radar key also to use in disabled toilets

A radar key... I think I need to start a list. Thank you.

Blue badge - you can fill it in on their behalf without needing PoA.

Attendance allowance - is that on your list too? That one is worth claiming even though the form is off putting. It's not means tested and you keep it if you go into residential care if you are a full fee payer. Again, you can fill it in on their behalf.

I renewed my mum's blue badge online. feeling very pleased with myself for that

Not sure about initial application. Also do apply for the attendance allowance as someone said it's not means tested and if in care and funding themselves they will still get it. Do make sure when completing form that you document the worst case scenario in relation to your relative. Elderly people are inclined to play down the worst and present this everything is ok picture. I got my mum's social worker to help fill it in and she got it 1st time at the full rate. I learnt from a friend whose mum didn't get it 1st go and then asked the social worker to help her complete it and it was granted 2nd time.

You can absolutely apply for a blue badge for someone else. If they get DLA or the higher level of PIP, it's relatively straightforward. If not you will need to provide medical evidence of why they need it eg letters or referrals for their condition. Citizens Advice has some useful information. Good luck, it can take a while.