Friend who has heart problems needs a mobility scooter

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needs a mobility scooter1
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Hello Bribrituk and welcome
Does your friend claim PIP ?
If your friend needs a scooter then they may also qualify for a PIP award, The higher rate would allow your friend to lease one through the motorbility scheme
CR
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Hi @Bribrituk
It’s great to meet you this afternoon.
Is you’re friend on any Benefit’s ????
If not have applied for any in the past ????
Are they looking to purchase one ?????
If so do they want a new one or second hand ???
Sorry for for all the questions !!!!!!1 -
Hi @Bribrituk
What sort of support does your friend get?0 -
Hi @Bribrituk
If you friend can't afford to buy a scooter privately they may which to apply for charitable funding from an organisation such as the Mobility Trust:
On the Scope website there is also a grant search tool that might assist them with identifying others charities
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/search-grants
People on the correct benefits sometimes also obtain a scooter via Motability:
For some people hiring a scooter is a good option. Several companies do this but here is an example:
Your friend may also be interested in this
Hope this helps
Jean
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@Jean_Scope, i too am needing a wheelchair /scooter now as finally diagnosed with stenosis, facet joint arthritis in my spine, and two bulging discs, i get pip enhanced daily living but only 7 points mobility but as only had new diagnoses a few weeks I cant afford one, hopefully I'll get enhanced mobility on my new claim, so thank you for link's you posted x2
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Hi @Panda70
Thank you for your feedback. Whilst you are awaiting a decision on your new PIP claim it might be worth using the links above to see if you can get any charitable assistance with buying a scooter. Having the ability to get out and about can really enhance people's wellbeing.
If you have other queries relating to equipment or accessible environment you can reach me at:
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
Best Wishes
Jean
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I need company as i find it hard coping on my own but as i dont go out anywhere much with the price of thing and been turnd down for ESA again im forced to look for work for the first time as ive never worked in my life .im 50 now and finding it hard.i afrade to approach people with my epilepsy because of rejection1
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I have mobility scooters for sale due to my dad having a terminal illness. One is a larger 4 wheel type which will carry up to 25 stone, and another smaller one which we use to put in the back of our car.1
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