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Financial help to purchase a scooter?
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rhode46
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I suffered heart failure 2 years ago and I have a damaged spine and a defibrillator implant in my chest. I get breathless really easy and need a mobility scooter to get around. I am really in need of advice on where to go to get financial hip to purchase one any advice would be greatfully received. Thanks
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Hello @ :)
My Name is Connie00
I am one off the community Champion’s here at Scope. it’s really nice to meet you.
A very warm welcome to the Community. Thank you for reaching out to us, if you are under
65 then you may be able to claim PIP Link below. if you are over 65 then you may be able to get help from NHS have published some advise
We are always here to lend support, help, and advise where we can,
If we can be of any assistance to you please don’t hesitate to contact u
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Hi @rhode46 and welcome to the Community. It is nice to meet you and thank you for sharing with us. I'm sorry to hear of your health struggles. It does sound as though you would benefit greatly from a scooter. I have one and bought it last year as I can't walk very far without getting tired and it has been great for my freedom locally. I'm sure you would find this too. I wish you well in finding one and please let us know how you get on with it. If we can be of any further help then please just ask. All the best.Winner of the Scope New Volunteer Award 2019.
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Hi @rhode46 and a very warm welcome to the community. I hope the advice above has been useful, how are you doing?
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Hi, until you find the finance for purchasing a scooter, have you thought about using one from Shopmobility in towns?
I used them before I bought my own. They are wonderful!
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What about buying a second hand one always lots advertised on Facebook and Ebay
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