how can I get a foldable mobility scooter I can't afford to buy one as I'm on benefits

Tra1976

I have been awarded the enhanced rate of pip because of osteoarthritis in my right knee and a head condition called Arnold chiari malformation

Ami2301

Hi @Tra1976 welcome to the community!

Do let us know if we can be of any assistance!

Tra1976

Thanks how could you help me??

deltablue52

Hi Tra1976.-wellcome!!

Tra1976

Thanks

Ami2301

If you are having any difficulties with anything then let us know and we will do our best to help you

steve51

Hi @Tra1976

Welcome it’s great to meet you today!!!!

I have also had Head/Brian Probs for sometime.

Currently I am one off the “Community Champions” on our site.

If there is anything that I can help/support you with please let me know????

Tra1976

Hi how can I get a foldable mobility scooter I can't afford to buy one as I'm on benefits

steve51

Hi @Tra1976

Sorry to ask but are you on “DLA/PIP” ???

There are plenty of good 2nd hand scooter’s around.

You can get lots of small folding scooter’s at good prices.

That way can save you a lot of money in the long run!!!!!! 

Tra1976

I am on the enhanced rate of pip

steve51

Hi @Tra1976

Does that cover the “Mobility Component”

Tra1976

Yeah but they take money out of the benefit each month

Ami2301

Have you spoken to your GP about being referred to the NHS Wheelchair Services? They can assess what type of mobility chair/scooter best suits your needs. You can read more about it here

steve51

Hi @Tra1976

Yes that’s the big problem with “Motabilty”

You end up using all of your “money”

I did try it a few years ago. But it was far too “expensive”

So I ended up sending it back any I reinstated my “money”

As you are looking for a “boot scooter” you can pickup a good “2nd hand” for not to much.

poppy123456

Try the selling sites on facebook for your area, or gumtree often have them for sale, again use your area.