Using your Mobility Allowance through the Motability Scheme can be a straightforward way to fund your new scooter or electric wheelchair, significantly enhancing your independence and mobility. Here's how it works and how you can benefit from this simple, worry-free process.
What is the Motability Scheme?
The Motability Scheme enables individuals receiving specific mobility allowances to lease mobility equipment such as scooters or electric wheelchairs. The scheme provides peace of mind, covering many expenses, including insurance, maintenance, breakdown assistance, and tyre replacements.
Which Allowances Qualify?
You can join the Motability Scheme if you receive one of the following:
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Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
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Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
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Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
How Your Allowance Pays for Your Scooter or Electric Wheelchair
Your mobility allowance directly covers the lease payments for your scooter or electric wheelchair through the Motability Scheme. Payments are automatically transferred from your allowance provider to Motability, making the process hassle-free. All you need to do is choose your preferred scooter or wheelchair, and the scheme takes care of the rest.
Advantages of Using Motability
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Fully Covered Costs: Your lease includes insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, maintenance, tyre replacement, and battery replacements.
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Choice of Equipment: Select from a wide range of scooters and electric wheelchairs suitable for your specific mobility needs.
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Easy and Convenient: Payments are managed directly, meaning no additional financial management from your side.
Steps to Join the Motability Scheme
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Check Your Eligibility: Confirm that you receive a qualifying allowance.
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Choose Your Product: Select a scooter or electric wheelchair that best suits your lifestyle and mobility needs.
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Visit a Dealer: Contact an approved Motability dealer to discuss your options and arrange a demonstration.
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Place Your Order: Your dealer will handle all paperwork and order processing.
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Receive Your Equipment: After the approval process, your new scooter or electric wheelchair will be delivered directly to you, ready to use.
Guidance and Support from Active Mobility
At Active Mobility, we provide expert, impartial guidance to help you navigate the Motability Scheme. Our experienced team can assist you in selecting the right scooter or electric wheelchair, ensuring it matches your mobility requirements perfectly.
For professional advice, demonstrations, or to arrange your Motability assessment, please reach out to us directly via phone at 01789 339738, email, or visit our showroom at Unit 3 & 4, Avenue Fields Industrial Estate, off Avenue Farm, Birmingham Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0HT. Our friendly team is ready to support you every step of the way.
