Motability

The scheme enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair, using their government funded mobility allowance.

If you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) you may be eligible to join the Motability Scheme.

A new grant has been announced for under 3s with bulky medical equipment who can't access DLA mobility - Motability have launched a scheme to provide specialist vehicles to children in the UK under the age of 3 who must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment and or need to be near a motor vehicle in case they require treatment for their condition.

All families of children who meet these criteria are eligible; the route for them to apply is through the Family Fund grant scheme - the application process is now open. (https://www.familyfund.org.uk/FAQs/how-do-we-apply)