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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 £2million.

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, Warwick House, Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 5PX

Tel 01279 635999

 


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