Information about parking for disabled staff and students, or those with parking requirements due to reasons related to health or mobility. Staff and students who have had their disability recognised by the issue of a Blue Badge or an EU Model Parking Card do not pay for parking at the University. However, you must still apply for a valid permit for the areas in which you wish to park.Permit TypesA valid parking permit must be active for the vehicle in use, therefore an application for a disabled parking permit must be made.Staff and students who wish to park within any University car park should apply for a Disabled Permit which will give access to all areas.How To ApplyStaff and students should submit an application and upload a copy of their disabled badge or EU Model Parking Card.Information on applying for a parking permitParking Required for Reasons Related to Health or Mobility for Non-Registered Disabled StaffStaff members who are not eligible for a Blue Badge, but who require access to parking facilities related to health or mobility, and feel special consideration should be given, should contact the University Occupational Health Unit and complete a self referral form online. OHS will provide the Parking Office with an assessment of needs. https://universityofedinburgh.opasg2.com/selfreferral Occupational Health UnitStudentsStaff members who are not eligible for a Blue Badge, but who require access to parking facilities related to health or mobility, and feel special consideration should be given, should contact the Disability and Learning Support Service who will provide the Parking Office with an assessment of needs.Disability and Learning Support ServiceParking is not issued free of charge to those without issue of a Blue Badge or EU Mobility Card and standard parking charges apply. This article was published on Monday 1 December 2025