Mobility scooters
Can you no longer move around outside, in the immediate vicinity of your home? Not even with an aid, (electric) bicycle, moped or scooter. A mobility scooter could be a solution for you.
Do you need a mobility scooter?
Do you live in a care facility?
Do you live in a nursing home or disability care institution, for example? Are you not paying living expenses such as rent, gas, water, electricity for this? Apply for a mobility scooter from the Zorgkantoor Friesland.
Do you need a mobility scooter for work or education?
Do you need a mobility scooters to do your job properly or go to school? Apply for a mobility scooter from the UWV.
Do you need mobility scooter for other situations?
If so, you may be eligible for a mobility scooter under the Social Support Act (Wmo). Contact the City of Leeuwarden to discuss this.
How do I submit an application?
Submit your application online (you will need DigiD). Are you unwilling or unable to apply online? Download and complete the Wmo Application Form and fill in. Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
What happens next?
A local authority employee will call you within 6 weeks of receiving your application. The employee will first ask for more information about your situation. This can be done through a telephone interview or a meeting at your home. A solution is sought together with you. The local authority will let you know within 2 weeks of the interview whether you are eligible for a mobility scooter. You pay a personal contribution for a facility under the Wmo.
If there are many applications at once, it may take a little longer. The local authority will inform you of this.
Other possible solutions
You will find more information the Wmo page. For example, information on:
Do you have any other questions?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
Do you need a mobility scooter?
Do you live in a care facility?
Do you live in a nursing home or disability care institution, for example? Are you not paying living expenses such as rent, gas, water, electricity for this? Apply for a mobility scooter from the Zorgkantoor Friesland.
Do you need a mobility scooter for work or education?
Do you need a mobility scooters to do your job properly or go to school? Apply for a mobility scooter from the UWV.
Do you need mobility scooter for other situations?
If so, you may be eligible for a mobility scooter under the Social Support Act (Wmo). Contact the City of Leeuwarden to discuss this.
How do I submit an application?
Submit your application online (you will need DigiD). Are you unwilling or unable to apply online? Download and complete the Wmo Application Form and fill in. Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
What happens next?
A local authority employee will call you within 6 weeks of receiving your application. The employee will first ask for more information about your situation. This can be done through a telephone interview or a meeting at your home. A solution is sought together with you. The local authority will let you know within 2 weeks of the interview whether you are eligible for a mobility scooter. You pay a personal contribution for a facility under the Wmo.
If there are many applications at once, it may take a little longer. The local authority will inform you of this.
Other possible solutions
You will find more information the Wmo page. For example, information on:
Do you have any other questions?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.