NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

Assisted transport / Motability The Motability scheme allows some disabled people, including those d scooter. You can apply to join the Motability Scheme if you receive one • Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) • Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) • Enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment (Scotland) • Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (Scotlan • War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) You need to have at least 12 months left on your allowance when you When do you need to let the DVLA know that you’ve been diagnosed For car and motorcycle licences: You’ll need to check with your care te don’t need to tell the DVLA you have cancer unless: - • you develop problems with your brain or nervous system • your doctor says you might not be fit to drive • you’re restricted to certain types of vehicles or vehicles that have • your medication causes side effects which could affect your drivin provider renews your allowance. Driving, Cancer and the DVLA

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