INSURANCE
Under current legislation there is no legal requirement for people using manual or powered wheelchairs in public places to be insured, but users are advised of the advantages of having third party insurance against personal liability in the event of an accident. It may be possible to add insurance against this liability to an existing House and Contents Policy for a small additional premium. If you have problems arranging insurance cover on your existing policy there are a number of companies now specialising in this type of insurance. Some companies are listed below but for full, up-to-date information, you must contact the companies direct for details.

BRADSTOCK YARROW YOUNG LIMITED
327 STATION ROAD, HARROW, MIDLESEX HA1 2XN
Tel. 020 8863 5577, Fax 020 8861 4470

CHARTWELL INSURANCE
292/294 HALE LANE, EDGEWARE, MIDDLESEX HA8 8NP
Tel. 020 8958 0901 Fax. 020 8958 3220

FISH INSURANCE GROUP
3-4 RIVERSWAY BUSINESS VILLAGE, NAVIGATION WAY, PRESTON PR2 2YP
Tel. 01772 724442 FREEPHONE 0500 432 141

DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICES KENT
Will provide a list, for FREE, of companies specialising in wheelchair insurance
01303 226464

MISCELLANEOUS
YOU CAN ALSO USE THE MOBILITY COMPONENT OF YOUR DLA (DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE) TO BUY AN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR OR SCOOTER ON HIRE PURCHASE FROM THE CHARITY MOTABILITY
MOTABILITY can also offer Home and Contents Insurance cover, created to cater for people with special mobility needs. You can contact them on 0800 7830061, or by post to: MOTABILITY INSURANCE SERVICES, FREEPOST 4TH FLOOR, DEAN CLOUGH, HALIFAX HX1 5BD

October 2001

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