Mobility Scooter Policy
Overview SMBC are working
in partnership with local residents to develop their Mobility Scooter Policy, which is currently being revised. Mobility scooters have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues - this is especially apparent in Sandwell where the proportion of residents identifying as disabled is 20% (compared to 17.8% in England and Wales).
As the use of these mobility vehicles grows, so do the concerns regarding their safe storage and use in communal areas in council accommodation. These concerns include fire safety, trip hazards and building damage. Therefore, there is a need to monitor mobility scooter usage to protect and preserve the health and safety of all residents living within our accommodation, as well as visitors and our staff.
The Mobility Scooter Policy would allow the council to: Ensure every tenant or leaseholder should notify Sandwell Council of their possession of a mobility scooter so that a record of this will be kept. Introduce a management scheme to ensure that mobility scooters are maintained, stored and charged safely. Issue advice for tenants regarding the purchase of suitable mobility scooters and awareness of the health and safety risks associated with their safe storage. Please take the time to read the draft policy document before responding.
This Consultation opened on 25 July 2024 and closes on 5 September 2024
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