Funding for a battery pack for an electric wheelchair

Mary1944
Mary1944 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
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Hello everyone. Does anyone know if any funding you get for a battery pack on an electric wheelchair ? A service user I am working with has been told she needs to pay for it herself ?

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  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 4,062 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/129152/funding-for-a-battery-pack-for-an-electric-wheelchair

    Hello @Mary1944 Years ago when I was able to use a disability vehicle, I paid for it and all related costs from my DLA. I fear it is the same now and that your client will be expected to pay for her battery pack from her PIP. It's amazing how far that money is supposed to stretch.

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,063 Championing

    I would agree with that. I am probably going to regret getting a Motability car when my scooter service comes around in March. The batteries are expensive. My 'half ration' ADP is spread too thin!

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