I do not have a Blue Badge but have a medical need to park on campus, what should I do?

Blue Badge holders are entitled to free parking in any permit holder car park across Stag Hill and Manor Park (including Kate Granger). This includes all accessible parking bays.

If you do not qualify for a Blue Badge but still require parking support on medical grounds, the university offers a Purple Permit scheme. This scheme is designed to assist individuals with physical or hidden disabilities, allowing them to use accessible bays across all campuses.

If you live on campus or locally within the GU1 or GU2 postcode areas, approval for this Purple Permit must be supported by the Disability and Neuroinclusion team. You should demonstrate proven medical need and this needs to be supported by documentation. You can use the 'Preferential Parking Request Form' available on the Disability & Neuroinclusion Team's Sharepoint page (see the link at the bottom of this Sharepoint page).

Applicants should not provide documentation directly to the Campus Welcome team, as the Disability and Neuroinclusion team will confirm eligibility.

The permit type would be Student Accessible / PAYG. Once approved, you will be notified to collect your Purple Permit. This permit should be displayed similarly to a Blue Badge when using accessible bays on campus to avoid unnecessary parking fines.