Grant for car with Multiple Sclerosis??

gemz154154

Hi,
Sorry if this is in the wrong place peeps, but this is my first post!
I have unfortunately been diagnosed with MS for over 5 years now.
It is relapsing remitting and have now applied for DLA and hoping to get some kind of component!
I was just wondering if i am able to apply for a grant or help to get a car as really i need an automatic as my whole left side is affected, whether i am relapsing or not! I am not expecting the higher rate of mobility dla as it is an on off illness. But was just looking to see if anyone knows where i could get information or if there are any grants about any more!
Thanks
Gem

gingergee

apply for it!!!! I have lupus which is also on/off. I get dla higher rate for both. Best advice I can give is to get help filling the form in, and make sure you focus on the effects the disease has on you rather than the symptoms of it. My award notice actually states they are aware I have good and bad days, so that shouldn't be an issue. Hope you don't have any trouble applying. PM me if you need help etc.

benefitbaby

gemz154154 wrote: »

Hi,
Sorry if this is in the wrong place peeps, but this is my first post!
I have unfortunately been diagnosed with MS for over 5 years now.
It is relapsing remitting and have now applied for DLA and hoping to get some kind of component!
I was just wondering if i am able to apply for a grant or help to get a car as really i need an automatic as my whole left side is affected, whether i am relapsing or not! I am not expecting the higher rate of mobility dla as it is an on off illness. But was just looking to see if anyone knows where i could get information or if there are any grants about any more!
Thanks
Gem

As ginger says... if the DLA at HRM is awarded then you have access to the motability scheme, also bear the MS Society in mind as they have a grant scheme...
http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-support/practical-and-financial-help/work-and-money/grants