Motability is a well-established UK charity dedicated to enhancing the independence and mobility of people with disabilities. Founded in 1977, Motability provides access to affordable, reliable transport solutions, allowing individuals with specific mobility allowances to maintain active, independent lifestyles.
Who is Motability?
Motability was founded with the mission to provide greater freedom and independence to disabled people by offering access to suitable transport. Over the decades, Motability has grown into a trusted charity helping millions of individuals across the UK to lease mobility vehicles such as cars, scooters, and electric wheelchairs using their mobility allowances.
How Motability Operates
Motability operates primarily through the Motability Scheme, which enables eligible individuals to lease vehicles or mobility aids using their government-funded mobility allowances. These allowances include:
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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)
The Motability Scheme and Its Benefits
The Motability Scheme covers an extensive range of costs associated with vehicle or mobility aid ownership, including:
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Insurance
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Breakdown assistance
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Regular maintenance and servicing
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Tyre and battery replacements
This comprehensive coverage ensures that participants enjoy worry-free mobility, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Motability’s Commitment to Accessibility
Motability is committed to providing accessible, reliable, and affordable mobility solutions tailored specifically to individual needs. They continuously work with manufacturers, dealerships, and suppliers to ensure a diverse range of high-quality vehicles and mobility aids are available, meeting various mobility and lifestyle requirements.
Active Mobility’s Partnership with Motability
Active Mobility is proud to partner with Motability, offering expert, impartial advice to help you choose the most suitable scooter or electric wheelchair through the Motability Scheme. Our knowledgeable team supports you from initial consultation to delivery, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
How Active Mobility Can Help
For professional advice, demonstrations, or assistance with your Motability application, 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. We're here to guide you every step of the way.
