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Folding disability scooters and VAT question

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I have long covid (9 months in now) and I am pretty much house bound.  I use a seat walking stick for my very brief trips to the shops but I am exhausted and struggling to breathe after.  My family brought up a disability scooter as a way of getting me out of the house again and ideally back to work.  With covid lock downs and being ill (currently isolating after symptoms following covid A&E visit two weeks ago due to collapsing with breathing difficulties after attempting a short walk)  I am doing all my research on line and I am overwhelmed with the range and prices available.  All I want is a scooter that can get me on the bus to work, get me to my office, can then be folded up until time to go home.  Basically, pavement based and easy to fold up are my main priorities.  Could anyone recommend any decent products at a reasonable price (seen lots at around £2500 which seems a lot of cash to me!)  

Also does anyone know or can help me find out if long covid is considered valid for the disability VAT exemption on these scooters?  The rules I can find are very vague and my GP are only accepting medical emergency calls until the holiday season is over.  

Thank you for any help.  
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