WAV stands for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. This means you can travel in the vehicle while seat in your wheelchair

If things change with your allowance

Whether your allowance is being reassessed, changes or ends, we’ll support you.

If your allowance is being reassessed

If your DLA is reassessed and you’re awarded the higher rate mobility part of PIP, you’ll continue to be eligible for the Scheme.

If your reassessment from DLA to PIP is not successful, you will not be able to lease a vehicle on the Scheme anymore but we’ll support you through this change.

Moving to PIP?

If your allowance changes

If your allowance changes to a different component, part or other allowance, whether you can stay on the Scheme depends what it changes to. Most higher mobility components or parts are eligible for the Scheme.

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Moving to ADP?


If your allowance ends during your lease

You will not be able to lease a vehicle on the Scheme anymore. We’ll help you return your vehicle and we’ll support you through this change.

How we’ll help
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Related FAQs

What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?

It’s to help with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. It is not means-tested, or affected by earnings or savings.

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Which PIP rate do I need to join the Scheme?

You need to receive the higher mobility part of PIP to join the Scheme, or one of these other allowances.

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When will I be reassessed for PIP?

You do not need to do anything until the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) writes to you.

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