Our External Speaker Webinar Series continued this month with an insightful session from Becky Kness, Business Development Manager and Rebecca Bridges, Rentals Manager, at Allied Mobility , and Sarah Butler, UK National Sales Manager, at Mobility Solutions UK, on how they help keep people who have suffered injuries mobile.
The team from Allied Mobility shared their years of experience and expertise on mobility solutions and wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) providing valuable information on their services, including WAV hire (short and long-term) and purchase, of new or used vehicles, either privately or through the Motability Scheme, where the client is in receipt of the higher rate of either DLA or PIP.
They highlighted how vehicle hire can offer flexibility and provide a stopgap for clients who potentially only require a WAV or adapted vehicle for the short term, are awaiting funds to enable a purchase or are not yet ready to take the step of purchasing such a vehicle. They are able to make recommendations on vehicles suitable for the client, complete licence checks, arrange open insurance and breakdown cover and provide a full demonstration on delivery of the vehicle, to ensure the client and their family/support team are comfortable with the vehicle and its features, within very short timescales, as little as two days!
As the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of adapted vehicles (adapting up to 150 vehicles per week) and the largest supplier of WAVs on the Motability Scheme, once a vehicle has been ordered they are able to avoid extended delays and lead times. Where funds are not available to enable private purchase, they are able to offer assistance with applying for a grant via the Motability Foundation.
In addition, Mobility Solutions offers a range of mobility products, including made-to-measure chairs, active and passive wheelchairs, and scooters, and are able to offer dual assessments to ensure that a chair and vehicle are compatible with each other also.
Utilising mobility products, services and funding arrangements can be vital for individuals with life-changing injuries, facilitating greater independence at home and in the community, fostering a sense of autonomy and boosting self-esteem. Ultimately, regaining mobility is a key factor in helping individuals rebuild their lives after injury, enabling accessibility and inclusion.
A big thank you to the team at Allied Mobility & Mobility Solutions for enhancing our understanding of accessible vehicles and mobility products!
