New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits

New figures from the company behind the life-changing Motability Scheme show there are now over 800,000 customers across the UK, including 80,000 living in Scotland.

The Motability Scheme, or Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme as it is now known for those in Scotland on Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or Child Disability Payment (CDP), offers an affordable way for disabled people to get around outside more easily.It’s important to be aware that both schemes are the exact same and run by Motability Operations, it’s just a different name depending on which part of the country you live in.

The scheme enables people in receipt of a disability benefit, with an award for the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility component, to transfer some or all of the payment to lease a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair.People on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) and Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) can join the scheme.As well as a new car, customers also benefit from insurance, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance, tyres and windscreen repairs as part of the package.The latest price list for leasing packages has just been published on the Motability Scheme website and shows there are now more than 950 vehicles to choose from.If you are choosing a car or wheelchair-accessible vehicle, it’s important to be aware that while some only use part or all of the mobility award payment (£75.75), some require an advanced fee which can range between up to £100 and £2,000.Andrew Miller, chief executive of Motability Operations explained how drivers are seeing increasing costs across the country due to rising