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Independent Living

Our Independent Living Team manage our homes for ages 55 and over. They also manage ‘IL3’ properties which have been...

Independent Living – IL3

IL3 properties sit under our Independent Living Team. We lease these homes to our to partners – Llamau, Mirus, TCBC,...

Independent Living – White Goods

Our schemes pay a service charge for laundry services in their block. This may include a washing machine or tumble...

Mobility Scooters

We recognise that our customers should, under the Disability Discrimination Act have a quality of life, which allows them to...

Can a customer use and store a mobility scooter in their home?

Yes, customers are allowed to use and store mobility scooters in their home under certain conditions. Requirements for Storing a...

Mobility Scooters – Are mobility scooters allowed on paths and roads in housing estates?

Yes, on shared paths and roads in housing estates, but safety and financial feasibility are considered.

Mobility Scooters – Can customers use a mobility scooter in communal areas of flats and retirement housing?

Yes, if the areas are safe, suitable, and easily accessible.

Mobility Scooters – Is there a guarantee for scooter storage and charging in communal areas?

No there is no guarantee. It depends on capacity, budget, and may involve a user charge.

Mobility Scooters – Will we adapt a home for a privately purchased scooter?

No, adaptations are only for scooters prescribed after an NHS assessment.

Mobility Scooters – What happens if someone uses a scooter unsafely on the property?

Quick action will be taken to address any behaviour risking the safety of the housing provider or contract holders.

Mobility Scooters – How are storage spaces allocated in Retirement Living Schemes?

First-come, first-served basis, with a waiting list. Medical grounds may be considered with an Occupational Therapist recommendation.

Mobility Scooters – Can customers charge a scooter in communal areas, and are there guidelines?

NO – scooters must not be charges in the communal areas

Mobility Scooters – Are there restrictions on storing scooters in communal areas?

Yes, scooters must be stored in designated areas within the Retirement Living Scheme or in customer’s property, not in communal...

Mobility Scooters -Can a customer make alterations to their property to accommodate a scooterwithout consent?

No, written consent from the housing provider is required for any alterations.

Mobility Scooters – Do customers need insurance for their scooter on the property?

Yes,  customers should ensure their scooter has appropriate insurance, including liability coverage.