NHS Mobility Scooters Scheme
Scoota
Do you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Allowance or the War
Pensioners' Mobility Supplement? Scoota Mart, in partnership with
Motability, can help you get a new powered wheelchair or scooter of
your choice for a lot less than you might think.
In the UK, over 1.8 million disabled people receive the Higher Rate
Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance and over 16,000
receive the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement. Currently, there are
over 500,000 disabled people that have chosen to pay their allowances
to the Motability scheme to meet the cost of having a powered
wheelchair or scooter, through the Contract Hire or Hire Purchase
plans.
Am I eligible?
If you claim the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability
Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, you're
eligible - it's that simple. There are no credit checks and no waiting
lists.
You can check your eligibility by calling one of the following:
1. For the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living
Allowance contact the Department of Work and Pensions on 0845 712
3456.
2. For War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement contact the Services
Personnel and Veterans Agency on 0800 169 2277.
It's so easy to join
Get mobile today! It's simple. There are no waiting lists and no
credit checks.
Simply exchange all or part of your allowance (currently £49.10 a week
for DLA and £54.85 a week if you receive the War Pensioners' Mobility
Supplement) for your brand new powered wheelchair or scooter.
Speak to Scoota Mart today on 01772 721 000, or by filling in the
contact form at the bottom of this page, to find out about the wide
range of models available.
What does it cost?
Well, you could end up paying less than your mobility allowance. If
all of your mobility allowance is not used, the remainder will be paid
to you in the usual way.
The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme
The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme offers an
extensive range of mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs, and
accessories.
There are two options (Contract Hire and Hire Purchase) that enable
you to turn your mobility allowance into a mobility solution for your
needs. Scoota Mart will help you decide which option would be best
suited for your personal preference and financial budget.
Contract Hire
With the convenience of a single monthly payment, no advanced payment
required, and all of the essential extras listed below, 'Contract
Hire' means worry-free mobility.
Contract hire includes:
* Powered wheelchair or scooter
* Insurance
* Extended warranty
* Servicing and repairs
* Batteries and tyres (excluding punctures)
* 24-hour breakdown recovery service
The period of the agreement is normally 3 years but can be between 1-3
years, depending on the vehicle chosen. The vehicle is returned at the
end of the agreed period with no further costs incurred.
Hire Purchase
Some customers prefer to buy their own vehicle, particularly if
special adaptations are needed. The period of the agreement is
normally 3 years but can be between 1-3 years, depending on the
vehicle chosen. You will own your vehicle after the agreement has
ended.
Hire Purchase includes:
* Powered wheelchair or scooter
* Insurance
* 24-hour breakdown service
You are responsible for organising any paying for any servicing and
repairs. However, you do have the option to purchase cover for these.
There powered wheelchair or scooter usually comes with a 1-year
manufacturer cover that will protect you against funding the cost of
any serious manufacturing defects during the first year of ownership.