Transport

Practical advice on maintaining independence through adapted vehicles and transport options. Articles cover mobility schemes, driving considerations, and managing journeys with physical limitations.

Car Purchasing and the Motability Scheme

Use your disability allowance to lease or buy a car through the Motability Scheme, with options for regular upgrades or outright ownership.

Considerations When Driving in Retirement

How age affects your driving ability and practical ways to adjust your habits for safer roads.

Getting About in Bad Weather Once You've Retired

Bad weather makes getting around harder in retirement, so here's how to stay safe while shopping and running errands.

Having a Car Adapted to Suit Your Needs

Car adaptations like hand controls and swivel seats can help if arthritis or mobility issues make driving difficult.

Parking and the Blue Badge Scheme

Blue Badges let you park closer to where you're going and qualify for free or reduced parking in many places, plus exemptions from congestion charges in London.

Powered Scooters and Wheelchairs for Mobility in Retirement

Powered scooters and wheelchairs can help you stay mobile in retirement, but know the rules for safe pavement and road use.

Quiz: Are You Safe to Continue Driving in Old Age?

Test your driving abilities with this quiz that checks vision, coordination, and reaction time as you age.

Servicing, Taxing and Insurance Your Vehicle in Retirement

Keep your car running in retirement with tips on MOTs, servicing discounts and insurance savings for older drivers.

Staying in Touch with Family and Managing Visits

How to stay connected with family and friends when mobility challenges make visiting difficult.

Taking Mobility Equipment on Public Transport

How to take mobility equipment like scooters and wheelchairs on buses, trains and planes without hassle.

Travelling Abroad with Mobility Problems

How to plan an overseas trip when you have mobility problems and need to travel with equipment.