Mobility Scooters in Flats Policy - Consultation
Our new Mobility Scooter in Flats Policy is now open for consultation from 21st July until 18th August.
The use of mobility aids, such as powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters is growing rapidly, enabling many individuals to maintain independence and improve quality of life. Mid Devon Housing (MDH) is committed to equality and inclusion and recognises the vital role these aids play in helping residents engage in daily activities and community life. These tools significantly contribute to resident wellbeing.
MDH has a statutory responsibility to uphold high standards of health and safety across its estates. In fulfilling this duty, MDH is required to ensure that the use of mobility vehicles within flats and communal areas complies with all relevant legal and safety requirements.
This policy sets out the conditions under which tenants and their visitors may use, store, and charge mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs within MDH flats and communal areas. This policy is only for tenants in flats, there are no restrictions to tenants living in houses or bungalows.
To view the policy and Equality Impact Assessment, click the documents section on the right hand side. If you wish to leave a comment you can do so in the following ways:
Leave a comment in the comment section at the bottom of this page
Email tenantinvolvement@middevon.gov.uk
Call 01884 255255 and ask to speak to Tenant Involvement
Mobility Scooter in Flats Policy comments
Hi Carla, tenants residing in ground floor flats who wish to store and charge mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs within their flat may be permitted to do so at their own risk, subject to obtaining MDH’s written approval. However, permission will not be given for mobility scooters above the ground floor. This is because mobility scooters cannot be stored in communal areas due to health and safety. If you would like to send over your address to tenantinvolvement@middevon.gov.uk, I can look into whether this applies to your property. Many thanks, Sophie Richards - Customer Manager MDH
If I can’t have my mobility scooter at my flat, I won’t be able to go out which will affect my mental health. I rely on it and not allowing people in flats to have mobility scooters should mean that that person should be moved to accommodation which is more suitable for keeping a scooter as this is the difference between some people’s independence
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Mid Devon District Council
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