Help with the cost of mobility equipment and disability aids

Who pays for mobility equipment and disability aids will depend on the type of equipment you need and the funding available in your local area, or from other sources of funding.

Some voluntary organisations or trusts have funds for equipment, but each will have their own eligibility criteria.

We've put together a useful list of organisations that may be able to provide funds or advise on where to find funding for mobility equipment and disability aids.

Benefits you're entitled to claim

If you're disabled you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.

These are benefits to help disabled people meet the extra cost of living expenses relating to their disability. This includes equipment.

If you are on certain kinds of benefits you may be eligible for a grant from the Social Fund, a government fund that makes financial payments to people in need.

We have a range of free publications that can give you more details:

• Attendance Allowance information sheet
• Disability Living Allowance information sheet
• The Social Fund information sheet
• Full range of rights and benefits publications

Exemption from VAT on mobility equipment

Some goods may qualify for VAT relief, including some adaptations to your home, certain pieces of equipment and emergency alarm call systems.

DirectGov can help you find out if you qualify for VAT exemption.

Also in this section

• Choosing mobility equipment and disability aids
• Getting the right advice on equipment and aids
• Finding out about home adaptation
• Help with the cost of mobility equipment and disability aids
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