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

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Tra1976
Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited November 2018 in Transport and travel
I have been awarded the enhanced rate of pip because of osteoarthritis in my right knee and a head condition called Arnold chiari malformation

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @Tra1976 welcome to the community!

    Do let us know if we can be of any assistance! :)
  • Tra1976
    Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Thanks how could you help me??
  • deltablue52
    deltablue52 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Contributor
    Hi Tra1976.-wellcome!!
  • Tra1976
    Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Thanks
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    If you are having any difficulties with anything then let us know and we will do our best to help you :)
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    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
    Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Hi how can I get a foldable mobility scooter I can't afford to buy one as I'm on benefits
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    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
    Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    I am on the enhanced rate of pip
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi @Tra1976

    Does that cover the “Mobility Component”
  • Tra1976
    Tra1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Yeah but they take money out of the benefit each month
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    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
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    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
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Try the selling sites on facebook for your area, or gumtree often have them for sale, again use your area.

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