Motability is a registered charity which helps disabled people become more mobile. They can help you to use the Higher Rate Mobility Component of your Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or War Pensions’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) to lease or buy a car or buy a powered wheelchair or scooter.

A Comprehensive information pack with application forms is available from the above address

Eligibility

To Qualify for any of the Motability schemes you must receive one of the following benefits:

1. Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disabled Living Allowance (HRMC of
    DLA)

2. War Pensioners‘ Mobility Supplement

3. A Government Vehicle, Trike or Mini.

If you have one of these benefits, Motability can offer you a choice of schemes to help you to obtain a vehicle or a powered wheelchair or scooter.You must have at least 12 months’ award length remaining when you apply.

If you qualify under No 3 above, you must first make arrangements to transfer to categories 1 or 2 above. This is done by sending the appropriate Scheme application form, from the brochure in the information pack to the office listed below covering your part of the United Kingdom. Other necessary application forms and details are in the information pack.

There is information in the pack to help you to find a suitable supplier for your required transport (plus conversion and adaption suppliers) and information on funding your requirement through Motability.

Further Information

Department for Transport
List of Hand Control and
Car Adaption Conversion Specialists: http://www.mobility-unit.dft.gov.uk/lists/01.htm