Disabled Car Scheme

Nicki

You aren't entitled to a motability car unfortunately because of your mum's age. I think if she had been entitled to DLA when she was younger and had one then she may have been allowed to keep the benefit, but certainly new claims after retirement age aren't allowed. As others have said, however, your mother may be entitled to attendance allowance and depending on how many hours your wife works per week, she may also be able to claim carers allowance which could help. Is there a reason why you chose to buy a £500 van rather than a £500 car to transport your mother in? Surely a car would be more comfortable, or do you also use the van for your work? Is your mother claiming everything she is entitled to by way of pension credit,etc which may ease the strain on family finances.

Mojisola

Nicki wrote: »

As others have said, however, your mother may be entitled to attendance allowance and depending on how many hours your wife works per week, she may also be able to claim carers allowance which could help.

It's income rather than hours that matter with CA - £110 a week (after taxes, care costs while you’re at work and 50% of what you pay into your pension).

Where hours matter is that the person claiming CA must be doing at least 35 hours of care each week.

Person_one

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

My point that I was trying to make (perhaps badly lol) was that at the end of the 3 years a mobility car, which is regularly serviced and maintained, is - provided the eligibility conditions are still valid - automatically renewed.


Why ? Its not as if, generally, the car is uneconomical to keep in service.

I understood your point, mine was (perhaps also badly put!) that its the same with company cars so there must be some economic reasoning behind it, as private companies exist to make a profit not to help their employees with transportation!

Mrs_Ryan

I've just been awarded Enhanced Mobility but have decided not to get a car. Why? OH has a car, a newish Yaris that he needs to drive the hour to and from his job every day. Because he couldn't use a Motability car to drive to work, he said having a car just to drive me around in wasn't necessary which I completely agree with. I'm not allowed to drive myself as I often have disabling dizzy spells that can last days and I suffer mental health problems following a car smash seven years ago so me having a car would be pointless.
The mobility allowance will be used for me to get cabs when required. This to me will make a heck of a difference, especially when I have hospital appointments in the next county which cost £50 a pop in a cab. Just to get into town and back in a cab costs £35. I totally understand why some people need Motability cars and I don't begrudge them that in the slightest. What I don't get is people getting them for the sake of it because they can!

Mupette

smallzoo2 wrote: »

This is were I moan, I see so many people on these disabled car schemes that are clearly not as needy as my mum or even disabled but I cant get help
Thanks

This is where you and me will fall out.

I don't care if it's been said before, To get a blue badge you need certain benefits, or meet the criteria your local council set. It's not a case of ohh i have a twinge in me back. It can be hell to get a badge.

I suggest you quickly look up hidden disabilities, because there are thousands.

Those including myself with a hidden disability just love judgemental people like you who assume that if you can't see what's wrong, come to your own made up conclusion that there is nothing wrong.

Would like to offer you to walk a mile in my shoes, because i most certainly can't :mad:

MoneyMate

Mupette wrote: »

This is where you and me will fall out.

I don't care if it's been said before, To get a blue badge you need certain benefits, or meet the criteria your local council set. It's not a case of ohh i have a twinge in me back. It can be hell to get a badge.

I suggest you quickly look up hidden disabilities, because there are thousands.

Those including myself with a hidden disability just love judgemental people like you who assume that if you can't see what's wrong, come to your own made up conclusion that there is nothing wrong.

Would like to offer you to walk a mile in my shoes, because i most certainly can't :mad:

Love your comment hidden disabilities oh so true not all disabilities can be seen or understood :beer:

sheramber

I expect three years for renewal if a mobility car is because the car will be under warranty until then so the mobility scheme will not have to pay repair bills. Running costs will increase after three years so they will have balanced their costs based on that.

OP, your wife is obviously not working full time if he is only earning £6k a year so why can't you use the car when she is not working. Surely, you can arrange your mother's trips out when the car is available.

Alternatively, your wife could take your mother out when she is available.

There is no scheme to allow you to get a car because you take your mother out.

There is a scheme where a person in receipt of certain benefits can qualify for a mobility car in exchange for their benefit money

If your mother had been eligible she could have applied for a mobility car which you could have used for her benefit alone. Or she could have used some of her benefit money to purchase a car for you to use.

gettingtheresometime

sheramber wrote: »

I expect three years for renewal if a mobility car is because the car will be under warranty until then so the mobility scheme will not have to pay repair bills. Running costs will increase after three years so they will have balanced their costs based on that.
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I can see where you're coming from but just because a car is under 3 yrs old and needs a repair doesn't always mean it's covered by warranty; in addition a lot of manufacturers give more than 3 years warranty - Kia, for example, give 7 years

Bogalot

Nicki wrote: »

You aren't entitled to a motability car unfortunately because of your mum's age. I think if she had been entitled to DLA when she was younger and had one then she may have been allowed to keep the benefit, but certainly new claims after retirement age aren't allowed. As others have said, however, your mother may be entitled to attendance allowance and depending on how many hours your wife works per week, she may also be able to claim carers allowance which could help. Is there a reason why you chose to buy a £500 van rather than a £500 car to transport your mother in? Surely a car would be more comfortable, or do you also use the van for your work? Is your mother claiming everything she is entitled to by way of pension credit,etc which may ease the strain on family finances.

It is the OP that provides the care for his mother, why would you suggest the wife claims CA?

smallzoo2

Sorry for not being on-line for a well..serious family illness but back on track again..I'll check the messages and send thanks where appropriate