How Motability works and who is eligible

If you receive either The “Higher Rate Mobility Component” of the “Disability Living Allowance” (Currently £49.85 a week) or The “War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement” from the “Service Personnel and Veterans Agency” (currently £55.65 a week) and you have at least 12 months allowance remaining then you can use some of your allowance to lease a scooter or powered wheelchair from Motability.

Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs are available on a three year (five years on some specialised powerchairs) Contract Hire lease. This simply means that the product is leased from Motability and that the relevant amount of your allowance will be paid to Motability every 4 weeks.

Most mobility scooters cost significantly less than your total allowance so you keep the remaining balance. Scooters start from as little as £11.50 per week.

The Worry-Free Package

With Motability you don’t just get the mobility scooter or powerchair of choice you also get the worry- free package – 95% of current Motability customers would recommend the scheme to a friend

• A new scooter or powered wheelchairevery three years
• Standard pricing nationwide
• Massive choice of scooters & powerchairs
• Full insurance, accident, damage & theft
• Loss and damage protection
• Breakdown assistance 24 hours per day, 365 days a year
• Servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Replacement tyres and batteries

All the details

The Motability package has been designed to provide customers with cost effective worry-free mobility

A wide range of products
With Motability you are eligible for a brand new scooter or powerchair every three years. You can choose from a list of over 200 products so you can tailor your choice to suit your needs and budget.

Specialist dealer
Parkgate Mobility is one of a few recognised Motability dealers throughout the country. Our team of advisors and engineers have attended specialist training and are continually updated to ensure we are up to date with the latest aspects of the scheme. Please feel free to contact us if you require any information or advice.

Breakdown assistance
If you break down or get a puncture simply telephone Parkgate Mobility who will get you safely on your way. Our partners Motability Assist operate a 24 hours a day 7 days a week home recovery service so you are always assured of getting home safely, UK only.

Insurance
Part of the worry free package is the comprehensive insurance. You and your equipment is covered against accident damage and theft, there is no excess to pay and you are also covered if you cause damage to third parties.

Batteries and Tyres
All you need to do is keep your scooter charged in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations. If anything goes wrong with the battery through normal everyday use it will be replaced free of charge. Tyres and punctures are also covered and will be repaired and replaced as and when required.

Modifications
All equipment supplied through the Motability scheme will come with a weather proof cover as standard. Other modifications are charged extra and can be discussed with the sales advisor at Parkgate Mobility.

Arranging an home visit

To ensure you choose the equipment most suitable to your needs one of Parkgate Mobility’s trained advisors will be happy to take a selection of scooters or powerchairs to your home. This will provide you with the opportunity to try the equipment in and around your surroundings where any difficulties or problems can be overcome. We always recommend that you try any scooter or powered wheelchair in the environment that it will be regularly used, our advisor will be happy to answer any questions no matter how small or simple they may seem.

Other things to consider that can be discussed with the advisor from Parkgate Mobility

• Your height and weight
• Average journey distance
• Could your disability affect your ability to get on and off of the scooter?
• Do you have full use of your hands for control?
• Will you need to travel on public roads?
• Are there high kerbs to negotiate on your typical journey?
• Will you have to negotiate steep hills?
• Will you have to carry heavy shopping?
• Does the equipment need to be transported in a car?
• Can the equipment be safely stored?
• Access to charging the scooter power chair
• Will the equipment be used indoors?
• Do you require any accessories or options?
• Your health, is it likely to deteriorate over the term of the lease?

Don’t be afraid to ask any questions that you feel relevant, our advisor will be more than happy to answer all your questions, It is advisable to have a family member or trusted friend with you for their opinion, two heads are often better than one. Our advisors are friendly and will not put any pressure on you to make a decision.

For more information, please contact your local branch or our head office on 01709 378909