• Motability is a registered charity which helps disabled people of all ages to have the freedom to get around.
• Each year it awards grants in excess of £2million.
  

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Those in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
• Children from five years of age and non-drivers who receive the correct allowance can also apply for cars as passengers.
  

WHAT DOES MOTABILITY OFFER?

• Contract hire of a new car, or hire purchase to:
  buy a new car
  buy a quality used car
  buy a powered wheelchair or scooter
  

SUPPLIERS

• A national network of Motability Accredited First Class. Suppliers offers a wide range of cars, wheelchairs and scooters.
• Look for the Motability sign.
  

OTHER FINANCIAL HELP

• Advance payment on some lease vehicles.
• Adaptations to vehicles for those with more severe disabilities.
• Grants towards the least expensive option to meet basic needs.
• In some cases, driving lessons.
  

MORE INFORMATION

Write to Motability, Goodman House, Station Approach, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ET
Tel: 01279 635666