Driving After A Stroke
What Is A Stroke? A stroke is a serious, often life-threatening illness which occurs when parts of the blood supply to the brain are cut off. The sooner the individual receives treatment for the stroke, the less likely it is …
Driving With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) it is common for individuals to worry about how the condition may potentially impact their day to day life – a key concern is their ability to drive. Driving a car for many …
Driving After An Amputation
Can I Legally Drive Following an Amputation? Following any type of amputation, the DVLA must be contacted. This is true regardless of the type of amputation, however small. Non-disclosure can result in a fine of up to £1000 if the …
How To Apply For A Blue Badge
Please Note: All Shropshire Mobility don’t issue Blue Badges, and this article is for informational purposes only. Please see the gov.uk website for more details. What Is The Blue Badge Scheme? The blue badge scheme, also known as a …
Adapting Sports Cars For Disabled Drivers
It is a surprisingly common misconception that disabled drivers don’t usually drive luxury or sports cars. Vehicle adaptations however, can be fitted to a wide range of cars, including sports cars and luxury model vehicles making this possible, as well …
Proud Sponsors of Shropshire Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
All Shropshire Mobility were the proud sponsors of Shropshire Wheelchair Tennis at the annual tennis tournament awarded by the Tennis Foundation/ LTA. The tournament, held at the Shrewsbury Club every August, is now in its ninth successive year. Shropshire Wheelchair …
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Motability
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a type of benefit set to gradually replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA). First introduced back in 1992, DLA was designed to assist both adults and children with personal care or mobility needs. PIP is part …
Celebrating 40 Years of Motability
On the 25th April 2017, the 40th anniversary of Motability was commemorated by an exceptional celebration hosted by Her Majesty The Queen, at Windsor Castle – the world famous Royal residence in Windsor. What Is Motability? Back in the mid-1970s …
Motability Insurance – What You Need To Know
The Motability scheme enables those entitled to disability allowance to use their payment to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair. This charity organisation has helped millions of people across the UK to become mobile. The Royal & Sun Alliance …
What Is Motability and How Can You Benefit?
The Motability scheme was established in the 1970s and is a charity organisation designed to help disabled individuals remain mobile. It allows those who qualify for certain types of disability allowance to exchange their weekly payment to cover the cost …