Auto-Folding Lightweight Scooter 24kg
A practical mobility scooter offering folds for transport, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by the lifting weight some users will find heavy.
Can You Get a Mobility Scooter on PIP?
Many people wonder whether their PIP can pay for a mobility scooter. Here's how the benefit and the Motability Scheme actually work for scooters.
Quick answer
You can't get a mobility scooter directly 'on PIP', but if you receive the enhanced mobility part of PIP (or the higher-rate mobility component of DLA), you can use the Motability Scheme to lease a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair by exchanging that allowance. You can also simply put your PIP payments towards buying one yourself.
PIP and the Motability Scheme
If you get the enhanced rate of the PIP mobility component, you can join the Motability Scheme and exchange all or part of that allowance to lease a scooter or powered wheelchair, usually with servicing, insurance and repairs included. The scooter is leased, not owned, and returned at the end of the agreement.
Buying one yourself with PIP
You're free to use your PIP payments towards buying a mobility scooter outright instead. That way you own it, and you're not tied to a lease - useful if you want a specific model or a second-hand bargain. If you're eligible, you may also be able to buy VAT-free due to disability.
How to check and apply
Confirm which rate of PIP you receive, then look into the Motability Scheme if you have enhanced mobility. This is general guidance - check the official Motability and gov.uk information for current rules and eligibility before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
What benefits can you use for a mobility scooter?
The enhanced mobility rate of PIP or the higher-rate mobility component of DLA can be exchanged through the Motability Scheme to lease a scooter. You can also spend the benefit towards buying one yourself.
Does Motability cover mobility scooters?
Yes - the Motability Scheme lets eligible people lease a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair, typically with insurance, servicing and repairs included, in exchange for their mobility allowance.
Can I use PIP to buy a mobility scooter?
Yes - you can put PIP payments towards buying a scooter outright, which means you own it rather than lease it. If eligible, you may also buy VAT-free.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Auto-Folding Lightweight Scooter 24kg (our score 9.6/10) - A practical mobility scooter offering folds for transport, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by the lifting weight some users will find heavy..