You may be able to get help paying for a mobility scooter, wheelchair or home adaptation from your local council, a charity or your employer. Here are the main options and how to apply. We can write a quote that your funder will accept.
Disabled Facilities Grant (home adaptations)
Your local council can pay towards changes to your home, such as ramps, wider doors, a stairlift or a downstairs bathroom.
| Country | Maximum grant |
|---|---|
| England | Up to £30,000 |
| Wales | Up to £36,000 |
| Northern Ireland | Up to £25,000 |
The grant is means-tested on household income and savings over £6,000. A grant for a disabled child under 18 does not depend on the parents' income. Contact your local council to ask for an assessment.
Charities that fund mobility equipment
- Mobility Trust: provides scooters and electric wheelchairs for people who cannot get them any other way.
- Family Fund: grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged 17 or under.
- Royal British Legion: grants for serving and former armed forces members and their families.
- Turn2us: a free online search to find grants you may qualify for.
Access to Work
If you work or have a job offer, Access to Work can pay towards equipment you need to do your job, including mobility aids. Apply through GOV.UK.
NHS Wheelchair Service
Your GP or occupational therapist can refer you. You may be offered a loan chair or a Personal Wheelchair Budget towards a chair you choose.
VAT relief
If you have a long-term illness or disability, you may not have to pay VAT on mobility equipment. You sign a simple form when you buy. Ask us if you're not sure.
Motability
If you get the higher-rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you can lease a scooter or electric wheelchair through Motability. See How do I order a Motability scooter or electric wheelchair?
How to apply
- Ask an occupational therapist or your GP what equipment you need.
- Get a written quote. We can provide one for any funder.
- Check each grant's rules before you apply.
- Send your application with the quote and any medical letters.
We can help
Call us on 01789 339 738 for a quote or advice. We offer free home assessments within 75 miles of our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a free mobility scooter?
Some charities, such as the Mobility Trust, provide scooters for people with no other way to get one.
Will you write a quote for my grant?
Yes, we write quotes for councils, charities and the NHS.
Can my family apply for me?
Yes, a family member or carer can apply on your behalf.
This guide is general information, not financial advice. Grant amounts are from Turn2us, checked October 2026.
