If you have mobility problems and you need a car to get around, you may be able to get help with costs, driving lessons, adaptations to a car and parking.
Discounted road tax - find out if you're able to pay less road tax .
Parking permit - Blue Badges are parking permits that allow disabled people to park their car near their destination, for free and stay longer in time limited car parks. For more information please visit Blue Badge Scheme.
Accessible adapted car - See if you can apply for an accessible vehicle. Exchange your higher rate mobility allowance to get a car, vehicle, scooter or wheelchair with the Mobility scheme. For guidelines about mobility allowance scheme visit Motability scheme.
Help with learning to drive in your scheme car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) - If you receive a higher rate mobility allowance, you can learn to drive from the age of 16. To see if you can get help with the cost of up to 40 hours of driving lessons visit Provisional licences and learner drivers Motability Scheme.
Specialist car seat for your child
Regional Driving Assessment Centre (RDAC) can support you in getting the right specialist car seat for your child. They work closely with a child or young person’s therapist to ensure a suitable seating position is achieved, by carrying out specialist assessments for car seats and harnesses. RDAC can also provide information about charities that may assist with funding. The cost of a self-assessment is partially supported by the Centre.
React charity is able to help with funding for specialist car seats for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. To access this support parents can apply online.