You may not realise that you are eligible for a disabled parking permit View 3 Images People who experience any of five issues when trying to walk could be eligible for a blue badge (Image: getty)
People facing any of five specific walking difficulties could qualify for a disabled parking badge. Blue Badges are intended to help those with serious physical or mental health conditions park closer to where they need to go.
Figures reveal that by 2024, roughly 2.84 million Blue Badge holders were registered throughout England - showing that more than one in every 22 people possessed these special permits. Among the qualifying conditions are several problems connected to walking.
The Government website states you may qualify for a badge if any of these circumstances apply