Mobility / Motability
- Motability is a registered charity which helps disabled people of all ages to have the freedom to get around.
- Each year it awards grants in excess of £2 million.
Who can apply
- Those in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
- Children from five years of age and non-drivers who receive the correct allowance can also apply for cars as passengers.
What does motability offer?
Contract hire of a new car, or hire purchase to:
- Buy a new car
- Buy a quality used car
- Buy a powered wheelchair or scooter
Suppliers
- A national network of Motability Accredited First Class. Suppliers offers a wide range of cars, wheelchairs and scooters.
- Look for the Motability sign.
Other financial help
- Advance payment on some lease vehicles.
- Adaptations to vehicles for those with more severe disabilities.
- Grants towards the least expensive option to meet basic needs.
- In some cases, driving lessons.
More information
Write to Motability, Goodman House, Station Approach, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ET
Tel: 01279 635666