Is there any help?

Alijay
Alijay Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
I do not receive higher rate pip so cannot get an electric scooter but am desperate to get out to walk my dogs. I can walk about 20 yards and take a stool with me to sit on. Is there help available to buy or lease a mobility scooter?

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  • Matilda
    Matilda Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    Why don't you get enhanced mobility PIP?  Did you lose an appeal?
  • Alijay
    Alijay Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    I didn't appeal their decision. I think it's too late now.
  • Matilda
    Matilda Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    You can appeal within 13 months if you give a reason.
  • Deanarae
    Deanarae Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    if it is not too late I would appeal but if not then put in a change of circumstances form. you can lease scooters and you can also buy them second hand too. good luck Alijay 
  • Nystagmite
    Nystagmite Community Member Posts: 595 Empowering
    Are there any charities that give grants? I know that for example, the RNIB have grants for technology.
  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering

    The grant search tool at:

    https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/search-grants

    Might help to identify charities which you could apply to for a grant.

    Best Wishes

    Jean

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