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Staying safe online: Steps to protect your information

Protecting yourself from online fraud does not need to be complicated. A few simple habits can make a big difference and help keep your details and your finances safe online.

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A family stands beside a garden pond, with a woman using a powered wheelchair smiling as two young children look into the water, one using binoculars and the other wearing ear defenders, while an adult leans in to join them.

Five champions of education and support for disabled people

Discover five champions of education and support and what they did for disabled people. Read the third in our series on people in history who advocated for disabled people.

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A teenage girl in a wheelchair holds a bright blue football while looking up at another girl standing beside her. Both wear orange training bibs on an outdoor sports court with grass and trees in the background.

New ideas for a new year: discover your next inclusive hobby

Looking for a new hobby or sport in the new year? It’s the perfect time to try something fun and inclusive. We’ll help you find the right activity. And show you how your Motability Scheme vehicle can help.

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Christmas 2025: Accessible festive days out

Now that December’s upon us, there are lots of fun activities to help you get into the festive spirit. Rough Guides have chosen some of their top picks here.

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How to get a Santa letter for your child

A letter from Santa creates special Christmas memories for children, but finding personalised or accessible options can be tricky. Here's a list of trusted organisations that offer them.

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How you can support sustainability as a Scheme customer

Wondering how to be more sustainable? Here are some practical ways you can cut your carbon footprint at home, when you shop, and when you travel.

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Ally Chalmers, a young male racing driver in a wheelchair, wearing a black racing suit with sponsor logos including the Motability Scheme, sits in front of his black and orange Mini Cooper race car, which is parked on a tarmac surface near garage doors

Meet Ally Chalmers: Scotland’s first wheelchair-using racing driver

Ally Chalmers, a 17-year-old Scheme customer from Scotland, has made history. He’s the first wheelchair-using driver to get his race license and compete in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup, paving the way for others to follow.

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Paula Hudgell, with long blonde hair and a grey top, smiles warmly beside her son Tony, who wears a teal T-shirt and sits in his wheelchair. Tony looks at the camera with a playful expression, his tongue slightly out.

Tony Hudgell: How the Motability Scheme makes everyday life possible

Ambassador Tony and his family talk about how the Motability Scheme gives him the freedom to take part in everyday life.

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Disability rights activist Judith Heumann sits in a power wheelchair at a formal panel discussion, wearing a pink plaid jacket and headset, alongside three suited men and a Brazilian flag in the background.

Four fearless activists who fought for disabled people

This is the first in our series about famous people in history who passionately advocated for disabled people and their rights. In this article, we look at four bold activists.

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A guide to taking your dog in the car

Everything you need to know about travelling with a dog in your Motability Scheme vehicle.

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