Mobility Car Or Mobility Money....

[trt]

I have been told today, that you can have either one of the two?

Thanks,

[trt]

I am not in a state postdog :-), though it might sound like it in word, but I have a car which I hardly use.

I am not interested in a mobility scooter, as I am quite happy at home, with my computer, TV, see my daughter & grandson, friends who pop in for a chat, and most of my shopping I can do on-line.
I am also not interested in joining any Day Centres, or clubs to chat about the old times over a cup of coffee etc :-).

[EDDIE51]

^^ Then if you get the allowance just keep it as cash and use it for trips out etc. Do you know that if you get the allowance as cash you can register your own car as a disabled person's car and get free road tax for it?

[Peter Pedant]

I chose the car and have a designated driver

visually impaired I wouldnt dream of twiddling a steering a wheel
being a passenger is bad enough

[RATTER15]

I am also a designated driver for my good ladies car.

[hc4361]

If I understand you correctly you are in receipt of Attendance Allowance, not DLA or PIP.

Is that correct?

[trt]

## If I understand you correctly you are in receipt of Attendance Allowance, not DLA or PIP.

Is that correct? ##

Yes hc A/A only,...... and I am now getting a little confused about some saying yes I can & no I cant.

[hc4361]

I see. From your earlier post regarding your receipt of 'lower attendance allowance' in conjunction with your opening post about mobility money I wrongly assumed you get DLA.

This is because DLA consists of a carers component and a mobility component. I jumped to the wrong conclusion.

Being in receipt of Attendance Allowance does not entitle you to 'mobility money' or a car.

[EDDIE51]

You can still apply for PIP , if awarded, and from your posts I think it should be, you can choose the cash or the car, up to you.

[Mamyalynne]

Isn't there an age restriction in applications for PIP, or am I also confused?

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/check-you-are-eligible/

[hc4361]

You have to be under 65 to claim for PIP

[Mamyalynne]

That was my understanding, yes.

[EDDIE51]

^^ Looks like your mobility car is a non starter then trt. Still go to the CAB for a benefit check though.

[hc4361]

Those aged 65 years and above claim Attendance Allowance in place of PIP, which you are already claiming, trt.

[trt]

Well thanks everybody, will make a few inquiry's tomorrow, and see if I can get my Attendance Allowance back to the higher one.

[furrypusscat]

As stated, you definitely cannot get either a mobility car or mobility allowance on Attendance Allowance. However, if you haven't already got one, you can apply for a Blue Badge through your County Council. You can apply online or ring the Blue Badge department at your council area. You will not get one automatically as you do not qualify for mobility allowance so either your council will organise a walking test or you may need a letter from your GP. Different councils have their own ways as to how they judge your entitlement. See link below.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/parking-driving-transport/parking-driving-transport/help-for-disabled-travellers/applying-for-a-blue-badge/

I hope things are clearer.

[EDDIE51]

As I said get the CAB benefit advisor to do the appeal over attendance allowance for you. They have a much higher success rate than doing it yourself and it is free.
As an example we tried 3x to get DLA for my wife and were refused every time. Then we got a CAB advisor to do the application for us, we got the full benefit paid in just 5 days and a 6 month backdated payment !!

[trt]

Thanks furry, I have had a blue badge for about 3 years now, and very helpful they are too.

Thanks Eddie, going to call them this morning, and will let you know how I went on.

[trt]

I have spoke to Aged UK, and they tell me I am not entitled to car mobility, as over 66, and to get the higher A/A, I would have to have care available during the night at some point.

Cant get in touch with CAB till Monday.

Thanks everybody for you answers.

[furrypusscat]

Hi trt. Still worth seeing CAB. To get high rate AA, you should need the help during the night not necessarilly be getting it to stand a chance of getting the benefit so if you are on your own you may struggle to manage but do so. It doesn't mean that you stand no chance of getting the increase. CAB will go through it with you to see whether they think you can get the higher amount. They know how to answer the questions best as you might underestimate the help you need. Obviously we do not know your personal circumstances but good luck anyway.

[trt]

Thanks furry,

Yes I am still going to ask them, but they are not open till Monday where I live, so will call and ask, Thanks again.