Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions

Allow people on higher rate Attendance Allowance to access the Motability scheme

Closed 48 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the criteria to allow people on higher rate of attendance allowance to be able to claim motability, for if they get ill after pension age.
There are many people who only become disabled after pension age and find their affording a wheelchair adapted vehicle is not possible. Being able to travel and not be confined to a small local area is a great boost to quality of life.

Timeline

31 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
30 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 48
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 31 Mar 2021
Closed 30 Sep 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.