Disabilities FAQs

The English, Scottish and Welsh governments have been working closely with local authorities and Northgate Information Solutions in partnership with Payne Security to develop a new system for issuing badges and delivering common services.

The blue badge improvement service (BBIS) will offer:

• secure printing, supply and distribution of a new blue badge
• a common store of key information on badges and badge holders to enable verification checks to be made quickly and easily, either from a PC or via smart phones or similar technology
• a web-based management information system for local authorities
• a national online application form available via Directgov