does anybody have a mobility scooter and how did you get one

Geegeenumber1

I have problems with my knees and cant walk. I am waiting for a mobility car but I wondered if I could use something to enable me to go to the shops etc. Anybody else got one and how did you get it did you have to pay yourself ? I don't know if I will get one as getting a motobility car . also how are you today

janer1967

Hi 

I have one but luckily mine was gifted 

They are often advertised on ebay and gumtree and Facebook selling sites 

As for getting one through motability depends how much of your award is taken with the car you are having 

You can also lease them from mobility shops and pay yourself 

Geegeenumber1

And are they easy to use and is it easy to access the shops etc with one 

janer1967

They are easy to use 

Not easy to use I'm small shops as the turning point isn't that good also obviously can only go over small steps bit like a drop kerb 

I suggest you go to a mobility shop to try some out see what suits you don't have to buy there just try some out 

There are also power chairs to consider they are smaller mine is just like powered wheelchair they are lighter,  some fold ti go in boot car and they are better in small shops