Grants

Laine

I cant walk far and in constant pain and breathlessness.  I was looking at mobility scooters - one I could fit in the car, as I hired one the other day, and it was wonderful to be able to get around. I cant even afford a second-hand one, and wondered if there was a grant I could apply for that would help me.  My husband is taking driving lessons as i am not going to be able to drive for too much longer, and was told by his instructor there could be help available to assist him with that too.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated - thanks x

Chris_Alumni

Hi @laine, if you're on any benefits with a mobility component you might be eligible for the motability scheme, which enables you to exchange your mobility allowance for a lease of a mobility scooter or car. You can find out more about eligibility and the scheme here.

Laine

Thanks, but I already have a car with them, and you cant have both x

roseann

You should be able to access a grant from your local authority which county council  area do you live it's called the disability scheme in oxford 

Laine

Hi, oh right, it is Lincolnshire, I will have a look around their site. Thanks xx

roseann

Good sometimes it is worth  look and they are supposed to support issue blue badges and have social workers that deal with disabilities so they might send you some links good luck   

roseann

Staying independent is vital for your wellbeing

Laine

Thank you so much roseann xx

Alex

Hi @Laine,

Were you able to get a mobility scooter? Would love to know how you're getting on.

Laine

Alex said:

Hi @Laine,

Were you able to get a mobility scooter? Would love to know how you're getting on.

Hi - I am still waiting, but have applied for a grant from Mobility Trust.
They sent me the forms, and they are currently with my GP and Nurse, as I need a Doc to sign one form and a letter from a nurse and for her to sign something else goodness me!!! Anyway, when all that is done, I have to be assessed by someone the Trust sends, then they do fund raising apparently - oh I have to send a letter too (as well as filling in loads of other stuff).  I asked them for a second hand scooter, but it will be new!!!! There is so much to do and it is extremely daunting, I dread writing my letter, as I have to talk about me and I dont like doing that! But I think it helps weed out those who are triers from those who are really in need.

Alex

Thanks for the update.

I've not come across Mobility Trust before (their site looks a little broken - http://www.mobilitytrust.org.uk/index.html) but that sounds great. I can't see the application page - do they help people anywhere in the country? 

Good luck with all the form filling! 

Laine

Hi Alex
Try this....  http://www.mobilitytrust.org.uk/Pages/need_help.html  and it tells you who to get in touch with.  It seems as though they will help anywhere in the country, and it tells you what information to give them in the email or snail mail