For information about claiming DLA see the Money Matters section. There are a number of schemes that can help disabled people and their carers use cars, by providing finance, adaptations and advice. 489449 can get advice on adaptations, a discount on RAC membership and discounts on car ferry services. Mobility Supplement to lease or buy a car or buy a powered wheelchair or scooter. It can also advise on special adaptations.
Some grants are available to meet a disabled person.
If the person you care for receives the higher rate mobility component of DLA, or the War Pensioners. Mobility Supplement, they or you may be able to claim exemption from Road Tax. The Blue Badge Scheme provides parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel as either drivers or passengers. It also applies to registered blind people and people who cannot turn a steering wheel by hand. 661000 is a unit within the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions that provides a wide range of practical advice on driving, car adaptations and car choices for disabled or older drivers and passengers.