- 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, Goodman House, Station Approach, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ET
Telephone: 01279 635999
Fax: 01279 632000
Minicom: 01279 632213
