I need some help please.

[manwithnoname]

I know that this is a very big ask but my mobility scooter has died and I can't afford another one any help please.

[Damaged]

What country are you living in? There are several programs that can help.

[manwithnoname in reply to Damaged]

I live in the UK a seaside town called Southport

[Damaged in reply to manwithnoname]

NRAS helpline would be my first call. They would have a list of resources available. A gofundme page may also help.

[allanah]

Contact adult social services, they might be able to help x

[sylvi]

Go onto the selling sites and ask if anyone has one they can either donate or buy for little money. Also have you tried the gofundme site and see if you can get someone to fund you a new scooter. Also try the charities in your area and see if they can donate you one.xxxxx

[Soreknees2016]

I recently donated a scooter to a charity in the Glasgow area who service/repair and pass on to needy clients. I found them (and others) by googling ‘recycle mobility scooters’ - might be worth a try.

[Victoria-NRAS Partner Moderator NRAS]

Some good suggestions on here already. You might also try local organisations such as Lions or Rotary club, who are sometimes able to fund things for individuals.

[nanapat61]

You can post a "wanted" post on your local Freegle Group. Everything's free on there - the aim is to keep stuff out of landfill that still has useful life left in it. You'd need to join your local group online and offer some items to give away (three I think - there are rules) before you can ask for something you need. I've seen mobility scooters offered on my local Rossendale Freegle before, along with loads of other great stuff - I've given away lots of items which I no longer needed/wanted.

[nomoreheels]

Some good ideas already Alan, another, though I'm not sure where you're up to with PIP & the Mobility component, was it ever resolved? If not could you think of applying for a Change in Circumstances? If it works as it should & you're awarded enhanced rate it would mean you could lease a mobile scooter under the Motability scheme.

[manwithnoname in reply to nomoreheels]

Hi NMH I though of this and I'm waiting for my Rhyme appointment next month to get a letter from them to do just this.

[nomoreheels in reply to manwithnoname]

Oh good. I hope your Rheumy is able to help & express just how things are for you. Any other ones you see, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist & such may be worth asking for supporting letters from too do you think?

[Ruth12345]

We donated my dads to a charity when he died. So as soreknees says could try that, even if you just rented one till pip was sorted that would help to get you out til you got your own. Some mobility shops rent reconditioned ones.

Hope you get one very soon