There are two different ways to get a blue badge. These are issued by the local authority, NOT the DWP.
1. If you qualify for the DWP Mobility Component of PIP or DLA then there is automatic entitlement - you just sent proof of the benefit to the local authority and they should immediately process the application and send you the badge within a week or two. (This is the quickest route).
2. If you are too old for the above, or don't quite qualify, then there is another route.
2. You can ask the LA for a form, and then fill it in providing the information they want, then they will consider the application and make a decision. (This will take longer, and may vary from County to County. The only way to find out what they want is to ask for the form).
1. If you qualify for the DWP Mobility Component of PIP or DLA then there is automatic entitlement - you just sent proof of the benefit to the local authority and they should immediately process the application and send you the badge within a week or two. (This is the quickest route).
2. If you are too old for the above, or don't quite qualify, then there is another route.
2. You can ask the LA for a form, and then fill it in providing the information they want, then they will consider the application and make a decision. (This will take longer, and may vary from County to County. The only way to find out what they want is to ask for the form).