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I’m not convinced anyone can know what’s coming. That said, it’ll put an end to the whole government funded free car, even if the individual’s contribution is ‘only’ £100.
Ive also heard that Motability eligibility has entered the scope of the benefits report due next summer. Nothing verifying that, nor multiple references to it but it has been mentioned.
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From what I can gather, it looks like more reliance on the last mobility PIP question or equivalent childrens dla etc, rather than any points from anxiety , planning a journey etc.
Many people could claim to have anxiety or inability to plan a journey by public tansport but that really shouldn’t qualify them for a state paid car. They can obtain a car through other means.
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Interesting story/ statement in the above daily rag. Seems to infer the from 1 Oct 2025 Motability AP’s will start from £100 ! End of the zero AP era !
I don’t think that’s likely. “Zero AP” is a big marketing message for Motability. With every quarterly price list or marketing blurb about vehicle choice, Motability always trumpet the fact that “x vehicles have zero AP”. They conveniently overlook the fact that these cars still cost £12,000 over 3 years in sacrificed benefits, so why ditch a strong marketing message for the sake of £100? It would be daft.
From what I can gather, it looks like more reliance on the last mobility PIP question or equivalent childrens dla etc, rather than any points from anxiety , planning a journey etc. Many people could claim to have anxiety or inability to plan a journey by public tansport but that really shouldn’t qualify them for a state paid car. They can obtain a car through other means. Preparing for adverse comments……
Planning a journey’s scope is wide and affects those with brain injuries, learning disabilities and other neurological conditions. Anxiety itself is not a neurological condition, but can manifest through one.
Equally moving around scope is wide reaching beyond those with no limbs. To be able to walk “x” distance, in the same time of an average person without severe discomfort i.e restricted mobility, getting out of breath requiring stops, falling to the floor numerous times or having to stop “x” times because of panic attacks caused by anxiety.
However, I doubt those with mild to modrate anxiety meet the conditions anyway.
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