Prime Minister Theresa
May marks the 40th anniversary of the announcement in Parliament of the
foundation of Motability
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Founded in
December 1977 by Lord Sterling and the late Lord Goodman, the Motability
Scheme has helped millions of disabled people to enjoy the freedom and
independence that so many people take for granted.
It was on 6
December 1977 that David Ennals, Secretary of State for Social Services,
announced the formation of Motability in the House of Commons, supported by
Patrick Jenkin on behalf of the Opposition. The all-party parliamentary
support expressed then has continued over the last 40 years and has played a
significant role in helping disabled people and their families across the UK
to maintain their independence.
This support
was yet again demonstrated in Prime Minister’s Questions on 6 December 2017,
40 years after the original announcement:
Sir
Mike Penning MP (former Minister for Disabled People)
“I’m sure the
whole house is aware that 40 years ago this house came together and voted for
a new charity, a Motability charity, which has transformed the lives of
disabled people and their families. Would the Prime Minister agree with me
that the success started by Lord Goodman when he was chairman, and now by
Lord Sterling, should be carried forward and it gives a golden opportunity
for disabled people to get into the workplace and enjoy the things that
everybody else does in this country?”
Prime
Minister, Theresa May
Lord
Sterling, Co-Founder and Chairman commented:
We were
delighted that the Prime Minister acknowledged our 40th anniversary and the
importance of the work that we do. We are also pleased to announce that both
the Prime Minister, Theresa May and the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy
Corbyn have become Senior Patrons of Motability, again demonstrating
continued all-party parliamentary support.
The Motability
Scheme, which provides a ‘road to freedom’ for disabled people and their
families is sustained by many individuals who show such wonderful empathy in
their efforts, such as those working in motor dealerships up and down the
country, patrolmen providing roadside assistance, the motor manufacturers,
and all those in the Scheme’s insurers, conversion and adaptation companies
and staff of Motability and Motability Operations.
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Ford Motability
At Central Garage Ford, we go above and beyond to ensure that our customers get the most out of driving. We are proud to work in partnership with both Ford and the Motability Scheme to help people become more mobile and provide more options for disabled drivers.
With the Motability Scheme, Ford models can be specially adapted to meet the needs of the individual. Whether you require adaptations for access, stowage or driving, we can help you order a brand new Ford model of your choice. If you receive any of the following disability allowances, you can use your finances towards a Ford model within the Motability Scheme:
- Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA)
- Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP)
- War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
There are many great offers in the Motability Scheme such as £0 advance payment and low rates. Contracts also enable you to change your vehicle every few years so you can keep benefitting from all of the latest Ford technologies.
Call the Motability specialists at Central Garage Ford in Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire for more information on the Motability Scheme and the various Ford models available through it. Alternatively, you can enquire online and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
