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Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act

Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act

Steve, a 72-year-old man, has become housebound and unable to care for his dog after his essential mobility scooter broke down. Despite his total dependence on the vehicle for his social life, the service provider Medipoint has failed to address the repair needs.

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