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Motobility for my adult daughter at university. I have MS
I have MS. I spoke to Motobility about adding my daughter as a named driver for my new Motobility car. She was registered for my old Motobility car . But it's more complicated now. Motobility said it was ok to do that when l spoke to them on the phone, but she wasn't with me, so l couldn't finish the application. l need to…
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Hi, my name is angeldog! My mobility car was written off they got me a hire car which was stolen...
hi I’m new here but got a big problem and can do with some help My mobility car was written off they got me a hire car which was stolen but found the same night I didn’t know what condition it was in but csn they now refuse me a mobility car because on what has
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Motability Foundation
Hello Everyone I would like to find out how people have been finding the experience with Motability Foundation (grants team)? I have had an awful personal experience and wondering how many of us are out there who feel like the team have not listened to their concerns and feel treated unfairly? I am in the process of…
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Hi, my name is Scotte74! After being attacked having my left leg chopped off and stabbed my mental..
After being attacked having my left leg chopped off and stabbed my mental health never mind my physical is absolutely terrible. My car is the only way I can get meds doctor hospital etc etc. It took 6 years to recover then I rejoined the scheme and chose an electric automatic car. Brilliant but very big very fast. I had…
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Very fast review
I sent my review form off last week and got a text today saying my PIP review is complete. that’s a very fast turn around isn’t it? I havnt had an assessment or anything. Could the outcome be anything or likely kept my award? I’m due to be payed on Friday but we have a motability van so I’m worried it won’t be paid for and…
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Derestrict green power scooter
how do i derestrict my green power scooter
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What aids are available to lift things in and out of my car?
I am unable to weight bare much in the way of lifting and carrying things, and I'm struggling sevrely to get things that are anything more than what can casually be carried in a hand or in ny small rucksack in and out of my car. Every time I go grocery shopping or pick up a slightly larger or heavier item to bring home, it…
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Mobility. Ordered my new car but my advance payment has gone lower by £700, any advice?
I ordered my new car 6 weeks ago and now the advance payment has gone lower by £700 does anyone know what happens Thanks
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Hi, my name is glead23! I'm a new user looking for advice, last year I was given the motability...
Hello everyone I'm a new user looking for advice, last year I was given the motability part for pip, I have lived in this bungalow 5yrs, my last living at the family home 50yrs before my father passed away, I was his carer, when I moved into this one bed bungalow it is in a small cul-de-sac, the radius of the cul-de-sac is…
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Advice motability car
hi I’ve had my motability car for just over a year. However my health needs have changed and I really need an automatic car due to limited leg movement in left leg. I’m going to give motability a call tomorrow to see what my options are. I know there will be a fee. But how easy is it to change the car ? I’m happy to keep…
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Hi, my name is Michael20190! I got my mobility car on the 17th of April I want see if it will come..
Hi I got my mobility car on the 17th of April I want see if it will come out my payment on the 1st of may as morbilty never told me anything
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Car Mobility Scheme Questions
Hello, I currently access the advanced mobility element on PIP and have been thinking about getting a car to help with my independence etc as I'm currently relying on public transport which is energy/time consuming. My PIP award is active until Feb (2027) until I potentially apply and get awarded it again. If I were to go…
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buying a used car and adding the adaptions - advice?
I’m trying to learn how to drive with adaptions, and only one option for driving instructor but don’t seem to fit her schedule. I’ve tried countless other ways, I was thinking about buying a used car and adding the adaptions and doing it that way. Can anyone offer any advice?
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Struggling with Motability Grant Restrictions – Anyone Else?
Hi everyone, I’m having an incredibly stressful time with the Motability Foundation regarding a grant, and I’m wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation, being pushed toward a car that just isn’t suitable? I’m truly grateful to have been awarded a grant, but the foundation is insisting that certain vehicles…
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Motability. Daughter at university as a named driver on Motobility. Anyone else
I had to edit the title post, but l didn't know how to do it as l'm new to this forum. Sorry. Had to repost. Hello everyone. I have MS. I spoke to Motobility about adding my daughter as a named driver for my new Motobility car. She was registered for my old Motobility car . But it's more complicated now. Motobility said it…
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Hi, my name is Amante! Motobility stopped, but I'm on high mobility.
Hello to the Scope community 😄 I'm referring to a lady who said her online application was stopped on the motability site. She had been awarded 4 years PIP at the higher mobility rate so well within date. The DWP confirmed her higher rate mobility award (didn't say whether PIP any other info). but it said she couldn't have…
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Returned Motability car early but PIP payments reflect lower mobility rate
I returned my Motability car last month for several reasons and today I received my monthly PIP but when I calculated the amount; it was enhanced daily living plus standard mobility instead of enhanced mobility. To complicate matters, I got contacted recently about my PIP review and how someone will be in touch if I need…
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Paper-based assessment
hi, I just had a paper based assessment. The phone call was pretty long too. What does this mean? The nurse did say that it’s very evident that I am struggling. So that’s why I got a paperbased assessment. But is this a sign that it’s likely to be a ‘success’? If it can be called that. Do these usually have an answer form…
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Hi, my name is jhonterry! I'm disqualified from driving, but can my wife drive a Motability car?
i am currently disqualified from driving, my conviction start date was 26/10/2023 i believe i have to wait 5 years from this date to become illegible to "drive" a car on the mobility scheme, i am currently illegible to apply for a car because i meet all the requirements as i am on pip and have over 12 months left and i get…
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Parking fine for Code 622
Hi folks, I need some advice on a PCN that was issued to me last week saying that I contravene the code 622 means "you parked with one or more wheels on or over a footpath or any part of a road other than the carriageway". This is a parking bay on my street as you can see in the picture attached. Cars are not expected to…
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Nominating a driver for PIP
Hi guys. I have recently been awarded enhanced mobility with PIP. It does say on a leaflet in the award notice that to claim free disabled car tax it must be the person with the illness/disability or the nominated driver who uses the vehicle for the ill/disabled person. We do own a car but my husband, who is my full time…
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PIP ends before motability. How does this work?
hi, my PIP award ends on the 14th February 2027. My hand back date for my motability car is February 21st 2026. Although on the home page it says march 2026. I can apply for a new vehicle on the 21st November. However this will mean I have less that 12 months left on my PIP and the won’t even have initiated my PIP review.…
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Motability
Hi, Im looking at the motability scheme. I currently own my own car but due to complications from an inguinal hernia mesh repair two years ago, im struggling to sit upright. For off the shelf cars this is a massive hindrance as cars seem to be adopting an ever more upright seating position. I would like to build myself…
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Pip review didnt go well
I had my pip review assesment in January this year, recieved my descion in February, Which confirmed my fears that i had lost my pip award. I was originally awarded pip after going through tribunal and was awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility, this all took nearly 2 years from first applying. So now im in…
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at the…
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Hi, my name is Elastic_Band_Man!
Hi everyone I am a 59 year old guy who has hypermobile EDS this causes my joints to dislocate randomly hence the username lol. I have many interests including tinkering with electronic stuff 3d printing, music playing the piano / organ , driving but I keep my physical activity to a minimum as my elastic body complains lol
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Hi, my name is aiddjoy! My partner who has Alzeimers, and I'm her carer, had a PIP claim, sorted out
My partner who has Alzeimers, and I'm her carer, had a PIP claim, sorted out by her sister inlaw, some years ago. We want to get a Notability car, our one has died. We wish to change the apointee, as she won't send the pip letter to us. Now stuck
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ADP Appeal
HHi I had my adp appeal on Fri 14 March in glasgow. I can honestly say it was fine. Everyone was really nice and I only needed 1 point together enhanced rate and I got it. Still waiting to hear about mobility part they said I should hear this week. Take a rep with you I had a guy from Welfare rights he was great. Gmap…
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Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, 2025
I am considering attending 'Motability Scheme Live' in May 2025. I am particularly interested in learning more about vehicles and adaptions available to disabled drivers. I am hoping to find out more about drive from WAV's. Has anyone been to these events in the past - they were known as 'The Big Event' and 'One Big Day' -…
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Garage not accepting my Motability early return car
I have had a Motability car for a few years which has been amazing but I opted for an early return due to my relationship ending. I spoke to Motability, paid the £250 and they recommended calling the garage that I have the lease with as it would take less time than arranging a pick up with Motability. Anyway, I have rung…
