disability aids is there any help getting a mobility scooter car or other aids i recive standard pip

happyteresa

i have arthritis in both knees and get standard pip is there any help i can get with disability aids around my home its housing assosiation 

poppy123456

HI,

For aids to help around the home then you'll need to refer yourself for a needs assessment from your local council. Start here.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

This wouldn't help with a mobility scooter. Have you tried searching your local area on the internet to see if anyone is selling one cheap? Gumtree is a good place to start, usually there's quite a lot on there for sale.

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @happyteresa, I too would recommend having a needs assessment (the link Poppy has posted above) and here is some other information that might help:

• Second-hand disability equipment 
• Wheelchairs
• Accessing disability equipment

If there is anything else we can do then please do let us know.

Ashvinney

Hi the mobility scheme I am with u have to have 12 mouths on your award and be on enhanced mobility if that helps