Two Million And Rising

[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by steeljack

just a question or two .....who qualifies for this mobility allowance ? every pensioner ? or just those who can't get about ?

The question has kind of been answered indirectly in other posts but I thought I'd just clarify with a direct answer. It isn't aimed at pensioners. It's for anyone who has mobility problems. The DLA (disability living allowance) has different component parts some relate to mobility, some relate to needing a permanent carer. A person who qualifies for the mobility component can take it in cash or opt for the car. If they take it in cash and already have a car they still get the parking disc and the free road fund licence.

You can't newly qualify for it as a pensioner but you can continue to qualify for it.

Periodically people are sent for independant medical examinations and it totally amazes me how someone who couldn't even manage to get to the place for the exam so was checked out at home was then deemed mobile because she'd been able to get to the door to let the doctor on! This happened to someone I know.

On the other hand I know someone else who can walk to town and back home up a steep street and yet gets a mobility car which another member of the family uses!

[Ianto.W.]

WillowTheWhisp, On the other hand I know someone else who can walk to town and back home up a steep street and yet gets a mobility car which another member of the family uses

There is certain in law of my wifes family that is in that category, only he drives as well, my mum in law says it's because he goes to church with the doctor. I think he's a member of the pant leg roll up and funny apron gang.

[panther]

I know a few people who also have mobilty, and have no problems walking whatsoever, but I also know someone who couldnt walk so far without being out of breath and could not get mobilty, !!! so how do they work that one out???, half of these people who do get it are conning the system, and some who are in need of it, dont get it!

[***Mr D***]

The mobility is a bit like the benefit system as a whole.

Messed Up.

People who need it dont get it.

Those that know how to play the system will.