Disability And Getting Out & About Once Again.

Spending loads of hours & effort to learn to drive a car, finally pass the test, the feeling of being able independently, is exhilarating until, disabilities turn your world upside down, as did mine after Covid hit…

Author’s own photograph of vehicle taken December 2021.

‘My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.’

Stephen Hawking.

Leased through the United Kingdom (UK) motability scheme, this allows you to access Motability support, helping you to get mobile once more, by exchanging your qualifying mobility allowance to lease a new affordable car, wheelchair accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair.

The scheme is accessible to anyone who receives one of the following allowances, with at least 12 months remaining:

Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP);

Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA);

War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS);