
We can help you fill-in your blue badge form
We are a regional charity and can help you to complete your blue badge form if you live in Bedfordshire and Luton.
Useful links
The following links may also be useful when you need help with blue badges:
Information from your local council about blue badges.
On the gov.uk website you can apply for or renew a blue badge online.
Book an appointment today with our expert advisors
Please note that places must be booked in advance.
What to bring to your appointment
We can help you fill out a blue badge application online, which is sent to the council. We ask that you bring the following details to your appointment:
• National Insurance number
• Existing blue badge if you have one
• List of medications or copy of prescriptions
• Contact details of doctors, consultants and other medical specialists
• Driving licence (if a driver)
• Proof of identification (driving licence/passport or birth certificate)
• Proof of residency (council tax, driving licence or benefit letter)
• Other accompanying medical letters, reports or documentation you wish to include to support your claim
• Two passport size photos
We do not guarantee your application will be successful.
Please allow up to 90 minutes for each appointment.
Call the team on 01582 470970 or email us to your appointment
We are very grateful to NatWest for funding our benefits advice service and workshops.

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The Best of Me programme is a series of free online lessons for Bedfordshire residents to help improve your health, confidence & wellbeing. We design our online programmes to include regular virtual meetups, with fellow course participants and your tutor. 1-2-1 contact with your tutor is encouraged via phone, email and online video chat.
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We are here for you…
During the new lockdown our team members are all working at home and available to help you, so please do get in contact.
Phone: 01582 470 900
Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk
WhatsApp: 07871 744157
Text us: 07871 744157
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We provide a free telephone and website service helping residents of Central Bedfordshire to access advice services both locally and across the UK. Funded by Central Bedfordshire Council.
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