Motability
Active Mobility is an award winning approved dealer for the Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme.
The Motability Scheme provides a simple way to lease a scooter or powered wheelchair without the worry of owning and running one.
Since it began in 1978, the Motability Scheme has helped millions of disabled people and their families gain independence and freedom, with an overall customer satisfaction of 98%..
Motability, as a national charity, may be able to provide charitable grants to disabled people who would otherwise be unable to afford the vehicle, adaptations or driving lessons they need.
How does the Motability Scheme work?
If you receive one of the above qualifying benefits and have at least 12 months remaining on your award, you can apply for a Motability Scheme vehicle.
With the Motability Scheme, all or part of your mobility allowance is transferred to Motability Operations Ltd for the duration of the lease period. Some vehicles are available at less or no more than the cost of the weekly allowance, while other, more expensive vehicles, require an additional payment (known as an Advance Payment) to cover the cost of the lease.
How to join the Scheme
If you decide that the Motability Scheme is right for you, there are a few steps you need to take in order to lease a new scooter or powered wheelchair.
You simply us all or part of your mobility allowance to lease the powered vehicle of your choice. you choose the product you want at the price that works for you, and payments are deducted from your hire rate of mobility allowance every 4 weeks, then paid directly to Motability by the department for working pensions (DWP)
Please click this link for a current choice of vehicles and weekly pricing.
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For further information or to book an assessment please contact one of our Active Mobility Stores.
