0300 123 3350. 0000008779 00000 n 0000001589 00000 n Motability grant/advice - Which Mobility Car Forum When it is time for your application to be considered, your dedicated case manager will contact you to discuss your needs. If you would like to apply for a Charitable Grant, please contact us on 0800 500 3186 and keep your National Insurance number at hand. In most cases, you will be asked to complete an application, make sure that you include all relevant information about your disability requirements and return it together with any documentation you are asked to provide. Your grant award letter should detail the name and contact details of the Case Manager looking after your application and you can contact them directly on this number. by David; Advice/help for AP please by Laura; What caught your eye on the news today! They came back offering a choice between 4/5 cars that I had suggested. Should you need to speak with your Case Manager please contact0800 500 3186. Please try again later. If you do have a vehicle, once your grant application has been received, there will be a delay before a dedicated Case Manager is able to contact you to discuss it. Then I found out on one of the Motability groups on Facebook around the same time a woman was given the 650 ap for the same car. We are currently experiencing a high level of incoming calls, so it may take longer to answer your call. The North California Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS and their families and raise funds for critical MS research. Motability response - GOV.UK I changed two of my cars snd they were realy helpful and didn't have to pay anything and my last car I took back after a year with no charge. 0000026969 00000 n Luggage and equipment for respite care is taken into account when looking at a grant funded solution. This grant is for War Pensioners, if you receive the War Pension Mobility Allowance and need an automatic or semi automatic transmission car on the Motability Scheme, there is a non means tested grant available of upto 660 which is to cover the difference in the advance payment between a manual and automatic car of the same make/model. The bloody Daily Mail Readers, Actually had it as front page Article a couple of years back. Does that mean you have to consider / accept any car they suggest thats not suitable or practical for your needs then.. Read our news story about this change. By clicking 'Accept all cookies,' you consent to store on your device all the technologies described in our Cookie Policy. 0000026346 00000 n You need to do this before you order your new vehicle. Applications that Motability considers do not meet their funding priorities will not receive grant funding. 0000019882 00000 n Motability may also be able to offer help with the cost of up to 40 hours of driving lessons. Alternatively, please contact Charitable Grants on 0800 500 3186. Yes, Motability is a national charity (Registered Charity in England and Wales No.299745 and in Scotland No.SC050642) which sets the strategic policies and direction of the Motability Scheme and oversees its performance to ensure that it meets the needs of disabled people. To make the best use of our charitable funds we award grants which are cost effective solutions based upon the individual disabled persons mobility needs. They agreed to this and the list of cars they gave were just electric. Following the re-opening of dealerships, our lead time is currently ten weeks for a Case Manager to commence a review of an application so we would really appreciate if you could wait for us to contact you. My car is falling to pieces and means I will have to cancel my order I am boring money from a family member to pay for the advance payment of what suits my needs and wait 40 weeks instead of 27 weeks. YHUZeo{.cVX%&o7;9W%gK 9~9sZs~'{L77od?/+!o[^:gY,p:gY)T+Le"STf*29:`hh1}>F]--8uk|q>|}}04_W endstream endobj 298 0 obj <> endobj 299 0 obj <>stream At Motability, we can provide grants to help you access vehicles and adaptations if you cannot afford what you need. 0000016547 00000 n 0000010608 00000 n The Forum is going from strength to strength. Some of these grants are condition-based, while others are community-based. Luggage and equipment for respite care is taken into account. Access to Mobility Grant Programmes 288 0 obj <> endobj xref Theyre not just for hospital appointments. I can only get into SUVs and only the tallest of SUVs, I have three spinal conditions plus arthritis is most joints, as you know yourself seats, suspension and wheels are very important, and I wont know if a car is suitable until I test drive it, there lies another problem I have chronic health problems and have been unable to leave the house for nearly 6 months. This info does not constitute financial advice, always do your own research on top to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and remember we focus on rates not service. We are experiencing unprecedented demand and we are working hard to process applications as quickly as possible. The easiest way to do this is in your Motability Scheme online account: If you've already extended your lease for two years or more, please contact us on 0300 456 4566 to discuss your options. Which Mobility Car - Forum. Replies. We will do everything we can to contact you via your preferred method to keep you up to date with developments. Toggle item: Can I learn to drive in my vehicle and get financial help for this? Does that mean you have to consider / accept any car they suggest thats not suitable or practical for your needs then. For this you will need to ring them again and speak to them. Our Access to Mobility Grant Funding Programmes have been created to support our vision: that no disabled person shall be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. If you do not have a vehicle, and you need grant assistance, your application will be considered as a priority and you should receive a decision within 10 weeks. We will consider who has to travel with you on a day-to-day basis. 0000009418 00000 n Our Motability Scheme-Related Grant Programmes provide financial support to disabled people who want to join the Motability Scheme but who need help with the cost of Advance Payments and adaptations. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking 'Cookie Preferences.'. I really need some advice about a grant. despite being offered a grant before they gave me the choice of 3 cars they thought best for me . 0000025205 00000 n I got my new mobility car in feb 2022, it wasn't my 1st choice of car but because of the delays due to covid i was advised by dealership that the said car would be fine for me, however it is not, it is way to low for me and i cannot fit my wheelchair in. March 23, 2023, New Quarter 2 (Spring) Prices released 1st April The new Motability prices will be published on [], Manufacturers like to keep new cars a secret in order to maximise impact on launch and to [], NEWS FEED TIMELINE: Wednesday 12th April Vehicles on the Scheme 679 [], Electrification and the Motability Scheme The Governments ambitious plan to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 68 [], The Forum is going from strength to strength. Motability was founded in 1977 by Lord Sterling of Plaistow and the late . Thanks for explaining, we have a VW caddy, 7 seater with hoist to take my scooter, but we did have to put a fare bit down, so I hope you get the grant you need. Motability Scheme Customers grant phone number: Supporting Documents Guide (PDF 246.7 KB). Form Container - footer-email-hidden-form,footer-email-hidden-form, Enter your location to see vehicles and dealers in your area. So I gave them a list of 3 cars and they gave me a list of 3 cars, I ordered it last week and it should be here in July. Based on current volumes and breakdown of applications, this could take anything up to four to six months. Please visit motability.co.uk/contact to speak to a Scheme advisor. Had a call from Motability grants team, pleasant young lady said she will look at suitable cars and compile a list. Can I apply for a grant or financial help? | Motability Scheme 0300 456 4566, Media Enquiries grant phone number: fqbBM$zRsxclXL*euOiDn?Jk5%-Ib&|mG However, you will very likely be without a car until the car of your choice becomes available. 0000007445 00000 n I wrote a letter of complaint and emailed never bothered to reply though. Personally I have gone for cars for the last two on the scheme over suv or mpvs as it means i can get more of what i want need like adaptive cruise, nice seats and the truth is, I have issues getting into and out of all cars for various reasons. To make the best use of our charitable funds we award grants which are cost effective solutions based upon the individual disabled persons mobility needs. 0000000016 00000 n Are you upgrading from a Motability vehicle to a W.A.V or currently using your own car? Last Car: Toyota C-HR Excel Hybrid4 way 80kg hoist. This M.S site is a charity to help those in need, British Legion has a charity too.