The Motability Scheme offers individuals on disability benefits the opportunity to exchange all or part of their qualifying weekly mobility allowance (£75.75) for a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter, or powered wheelchair, enhancing their freedom and independence.
Recent statistics from the organisation running the transformative Motability Scheme reveal that over 800,000 customers are now benefitting UK-wide.
Eligibility extends to recipients of the higher rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Yet, it appears some long-term beneficiaries of higher rates or new claimants might not know about the £750 payment offered to those leasing a vehicle for the first time.
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