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14,000 Disabled People have Mobility Vehicles Taken Away following Reassessment

Nearly 14,000 disabled people who rely on the Motability scheme have had their cars taken away from them following government welfare changes. Figures seen by the BBC show almost half of those having to be reassessed for this support under the changes lost their Motability vehicle. Many had been adapted to meet their owners’ needs and campaigners warn it could lead to a loss of independence. though the government argues that the new process is fairer and people can appeal. View article.

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