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Registering as disabled (includes deaf)
For adults aged 18 years and overThe benefits for people who are registered may include:
- Proof of a disability which is useful when booking disabled accommodation, travel etc.
- Peace of mind in not having to explain your disability to everyone
- Housing points if you are in social housing
- Reduced admission charges for leisure centres, cinemas, concerts, etc.
How to register:
Simply complete the online form below. We will check if you are eligible, contact your GP for confirmation, and then send you a registration card.
Alternatively contact us and ask about being registered as disabled.
Contact details are in the 'Contact us' link under 'site tools' (on the left of the page).
If you are already registered, and need a form stamped (required for Railcards), please contact us.
If you require a disabled person's parking badge, please select the Blue Badge link on the right of this page.
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Register as a disabled adult living in Hertfordshire
online form for adults living in Hertfordshire
- Bus passes
- Disabled person's railcard
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Register your child on our additional needs database
Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database - for children and young people
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VAT Exemption
for disabled or long-term ill people
Important: You do NOT have to be registered as disabled to qualify for services from Hertfordshire County Council's Adult Care Services or Children, Schools and Families departments, but we are responsible for registration (arising from the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970)
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Registration does NOT entitle you to a Blue Badge for parking, nor is it necessary for purchasing equipment for a disability (see link to 'VAT Exemption' above), or for work.
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