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<p /> <p>It is too early to form a reliable estimate from live running of the number
of DLA recipients who are Motability users who will not qualify for the enhanced rate
of the PIP mobility component.</p><p> </p><p>DWP will continue to pay DLA for four
weeks after the decision not to pay PIP enhanced mobility component is made. The Motability
charity has confirmed that claimants can keep their car for up to three weeks after
DLA payments end. This means that claimants will retain their car for up to nearly
two months even though they are not entitled to PIP enhanced mobility component.<strong>
<br> <br> </strong></p><p>In addition the Department has worked closely with Motability
to ensure that those claimants who no longer meet the criteria for the mobility scheme
are supported through the transitional period. For most of these claimants who entered
into their first lease agreement with Motability before January 2013, Motability will
provide transitional support of £2,000. This will enable many claimants to continue
to meet their mobility needs by purchasing a used car. For claimants who entered into
their first lease agreement with the scheme after January 2013 and up to December
2013, Motability will supply transitional support of £1,000 to assist with mobility
costs.</p>
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