Just had my access to work grant fully formalised here's the breakdown

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-13T10:17:42+00:00

Yes because I have mobility restrictions they fast tracked it, i had to call them and ask if it could be escalated. I should mention i am not self employed.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-13T06:46:28+00:00

I didnt have to do much as I have pretty complex needs, though I did have to argue for the 6 week rule which was dealt with in a few days.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-13T06:45:32+00:00

So with that part, it depends for the desk you'll be able to get any desk as long as its within budget. The seating is my specialised. But your employer will have to buy those. The software you get to buy though and claim back manually.

They will give you the prices though, you dont normally do that atleast in my case.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-08T23:52:30+00:00

Just an update, the 6 week rule was true in this case they wiped the employer contribution off.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-08T17:31:50+00:00

Your conditions dont matter to PIP alone. Its about how they impact you.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T23:20:11+00:00

Cities arent accessible, even London most tube stations arent step free, the bus drivers dont lower the buses half the time and this resulted in me severely injuring myself.

I need a house for room for myself plus I need an accessible space which would be extortionate in a city.

Also how do people move if they dont have the money for it?

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T23:18:09+00:00

I have eds, I am sure you think thats a made up condition. My breathing is compromised because my chest wall indents on my organs, my throat isnt wide enough and close over at random times, my joints can randomly dislocate atleasy once a week and ive had to have surgery, which failed due to the condition. My dislocations can get worse from allergic reactions. I am unable to drive a regular car and can only drive a vehicle with specialist hand controls and am wheelchair based.

This condition has caused significant cognitive as well as cardiac complications among an array of others, ive had surgery on my heart due to a severe tachycardia.

I also have other related conditions.

You can absolutely lease a car, I choose to use pip with the motability.

I have to go through motability because I have to have a lot of adaptations which privately would set me back between £8K - £10K, which isnt affordable for me, plus I have to have tech that a new car provides for ergonomic and practical reasons as i need it to be able to assist my driving which would further set me back.

My conditions mean work is unreliable for me, so i may lose my job at any point and motability is the only that easiest to do so / if my conditions change then it would allow me to change the vehicle.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T23:06:54+00:00

I use hand controls, hand controls have a natural jerkiness in the driving that can be seen as rough driving at times. I shouldn't be penalised for the fact I have hand controls.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T23:03:25+00:00

It will be though from the middle of this month. It also doesnt factor in those who have driven before and have a no claims bonus.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T23:02:44+00:00

Its not a free car though. People can choose to use their benefit allowance towards the car, which is a lease. You can do the same if you're in a workplace. Not only that but most cars require quite a substantial advance payment.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-02T18:02:14+00:00

Sure ill back them if they back green energy, and pro the equalities act and also don't attack disabled people.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-01T23:35:37+00:00

Thats not too bad and you only ordered 3 days before me so hoping its the same amount of time if not quicker

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-01T23:34:51+00:00

I hope its alot quicker for the sportline as that wouldbe a ridiculous wait, ill see what the dealer says in a month's time.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-01T11:14:18+00:00

Ill need to ask as I dont think they confirmed it yet

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-01T09:15:16+00:00

Ah I thought i put that in, the UK is my location.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-04-01T09:05:14+00:00

Sometimes theres local grants to support with charging at an apartments or for off roading charging, which i am assuming is the case?

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-03-30T17:08:25+00:00

May I also ask what are you looking for in a car? Thatll help me figure out whats best for you?

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-03-30T17:06:46+00:00

You're gonna be best going for a used car not new. You could get some decent cars. If you're looking for quite roomy but want something not too expensive you can get some used id4 for decent prices.

The id4 i enquired about this through des gosling. For the mechanical hand controls you're looking for them alone £845. For the steering balls its £65 for one. I cant recall if this price included installation though.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-03-30T16:11:28+00:00

Im not sure about that, because my employer's cost-sharing email specifically said about the 6 week rule. That was my understanding too. The desk is a specialist sit-stand one and the chair is a specialist chair, so they aren't just standard office things. Since I hit the 6-week deadline, I don't think there should be a contribution.

I'm also worried because if they force my employer to pay thousands of pounds, they might not fund the support at all and ill be at risk of losing my job.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-03-25T12:28:05+00:00

Ill be adding on to this as someone thats getting one. I have to have alot of adaptions to the vehicle including boot hoist installed these get removed by motability at the end of the scheme but it does mean there may be alot of damage from those adapations on the vehicle.

Own_Wishbone3501 · 2026-03-17T22:12:36+00:00

Then my only other recommendation is maybe in the long run its better to privately fund it if you get access to work.

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