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Motability
Accredited Dealer
We are a proud accredited Motability Dealer; the Motability Scheme provides affordable and convenient options for people with disabilities or mobility challenges to lease mobility scooters and powerchairs. Our promise to you is to provide support and guidance to help you choose the best mobility solution for your needs.
What is the Motability Scheme?
Our mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs make a huge difference to your mobility. They are easy to store and charge, and there are lots of options to choose from. We can help you choose which model and make will best suit you and your lifestyle.
If you are eligible for the Motability Scheme, you can exchange your qualifying mobility allowance for one of our selected mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs.
Did you know
Most powered wheelchairs and scooters cost less to lease per week than your mobility allowance. So the rest of your allowance is paid directly to you.
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How does the Motability Scheme work?
The Motability initiative is designed to improve the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities, particularly those who find it difficult to walk or stand for long periods. Under the scheme, you have the option of a powerchair or mobility scooter.
Check if you’re eligible
To be eligible for the Motability Scheme there is a criteria that you must match. It only takes a couple of details to find out. Check now
Have a demonstration
Contact us to discuss your needs and we can bring some ideal options for you to try to see what suits you best.
Order your new product
Once you have test-drove a couple of options and found the one that suits you, we will order it for you and help with any paperwork.
Get your new product delivered
We will deliver it to your home. Once you’re happy with it, you can start enjoying your product.
Type of Mobility Scooters
A mobility scooter is probably the right choice for you if you can travel relatively independently, get on and off the scooter on your own, and are able to use a bicycle-style steering column or tiller.
Disability scooters usually come in three different sizes – small, medium and large. It’s important that you choose the mobility scooter most appropriate to your needs and lifestyle.
Can I Join the Motability Scheme?
The Motability initiative is designed to improve the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities, particularly those who find it difficult to walk or stand for long periods it gives you the option of a powerchair or mobility scooter.
PIP
It's to help with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. It is not means-tested or affected by earnings or savings.
Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment
Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment
DLA
It helps you with the extra costs you might have because of a disability. It isn't means tested or affected by earnings, other income or savings.
Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance
Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance
AFIP
This is for service personnel and veterans who have been seriously injured in service on or after 6 April 2005.
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Armed Forces Independence Payment
WPMS
Veterans UK provide this allowance. If you have it, you’re eligible to join the Scheme.
War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
Type of Powerchairs
A powered wheelchair, rather than a scooter, may be a more suitable product for you if you need to stay in your wheelchair throughout the day, have restricted mobility in one or both hands, require mobility assistance around the home, or are unable to transfer on and off a seat easily.
Motability's Worry Free Package
Insurance cover
Motability will arrange this for you, so you are always covered.
Breakdown cover
You get Motability Assist cover, so you can travel with peace of mind.
Servicing and maintenance
Motability cover your regular services and routine repairs, to keep your product running perfectly.
Continued support
Call your local Modern Mobility store and we'll be happy to help.
Muriel Benson
2025-01-20
I'd like to say a massive big thankyou too Andy & Johnathan for their kindness and consideration today in delivering my beautiful new recliner l am 💯 happy with how I've been looked after by modern mobility and I would defo recommend this company to anyone who has mobility needs .
Once again thankyou lads from
Muriel
Lee Calvin
2025-01-17
We needed to get a stairlift installed for my elderly Dad. One call to Modern Mobility and Andrew Holden came to visit. Andrew is a true professional and really demonstrated his understanding and care for my parents.
Andrew went through all the options after assessing my dad’s needs then left a brochure for him to consider. There was no pressure, no ‘hurry up’, no sales gimmicks or ‘sign up today’ nonsense just an honest and genuine approach.
The stairlift was ordered and Andrew kept us updated and even brought some additional mobility aids to help.
Installation happened on the day Andrew says it would and it was better than expected. It was expertly installed with no mess and no fuss.
Andrew also did a follow up visit to check my dad was safe and comfortable using his new stairlift and offered to continue to help with anything he needs.
What a truly magnificent service from start to finish. Andrew is totally true to his word, he’s very friendly and I can wholeheartedly recommend both Andrew and the amazing team at Modern Mobility. What a difference they’ve made to my dad’s mobility and safety at home.
Alan Pickup
2025-01-13
My wife was discharged from hospital and we needed the bed raising so that her wounds could be redressed without bending over. They were contacted by Physios and came out within 1 hour and fixed risers and saved my back. Thanks "Granddad" you did a great job.
Trish Ormerod
2025-01-07
I recently bought a walking aid for a relative, and the manager, Jonathan, was really helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely buy from him again.
nathan sharkey
2024-12-02
Grandad came and raised my sofa, what I nice pleasant and friendly guy, he had the job done in no time and the service from this company is second to none, from the OT visit it was booked in and done in less that a week, best service ever. Thank you all so much
jimmy martin
2024-11-08
My friend Mary's power wheelchair broke down and the only people I could find to look at it immediately was the Blackburn shop. Mary did not buy the chair from there but the ladies in the shop where very friendly and helpful, I took the chair in the next day Thursday and Grandad diagnosed a faulty control unit and said they would order a replacement in the meantime Grandad fitted a used control unit that he had so that Mary had transport over the weekend. He also serviced the chair. On the following Tuesday Grandad and Jake arrived at Mary's house to fit the new power controller and two tyres that needed replacing.
Mary and I where both very impressed by the friendly and cheerful response we got from all the staff at Modern Mobility Blackburn and would gladly recommend them to anyone.
Jack Bradford
2024-11-06
Gillian in this branch was outstanding, patient and understanding with my problem with my walker. Top of my list for any further purchases, many thanks.
Kevin
2024-10-16
Amazing staff that are 110% Polite and helpful. Went out there way to make my buying experience the best it could be. Also the Kettle is always on ☕ 🍵 can't thank them enough 🦽🦽🧑🦽🧑🦽
Broken Down?
As part of the worry-free package provided by Motability Scheme, you are covered in case of a breakdown. You can either report it online, or by calling your local Modern Mobility store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Explore answers to the questions we get asked the most.
You’ll get a full package, including insurance, servicing, and breakdown cover.
If you are eligible for the Scheme, all you need to do is contact us. We are a Motability Partner and one of our specialists will arrange for an assessment to take place (this could be at home or in-store). You will get the chance to test some of the products to find which one you prefer and then one of our Motability Scheme specialists will guide you through the application process.
Currently, it is not possible to lease a car AND a scooter or powered wheelchair, because customers are unable to have more than one lease agreement on the Motability Scheme at one time.
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Register Online
Register
As long as you receive a qualifying mobility allowance with at least 12 months left you can register online or speak to one of our Motability experts in-store or over the phone.
Consultation
Once you have registered your interest in joining the Motability Scheme our experts will discuss your options and what your requirments are.
Demonstration
Once we understand what your requirements are we will organise a time and location suitable for you to test drive some of the products that will be suitable for you.
Choose your product
After test driving and learning how to use the scooter or chair you can pick what one you would want and we then take care of the rest.
Let us take care of the rest
After you have chosen what vehicle you want we will make the order, organise all the insurance and warranties, and lastly, we will deliver it to your home. Once you’re happy with it, you can start enjoying your vehicle.
