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“Dash cams” for mobility scooters
After having a look round the only ‘made for scooters’ cam I found was a rear one on a mobility shop site for around £300. A ridiculous price considering decent car cams are available at half the price. And action cameras are ok, but if it rains you need to use the waterproof case that almost completely loses the audio. So…
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Hi, my name is Dax_2015! i have a greenpower trike can you adjust the throttle response ?
Hi i have a greenpower trike can you adjust the throttle response ? If so how and is it a cable or electrical ? Thanks
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Recommendations on light weight scooters
I need to get a light weight scooter so I’m able to get in and out of the car?? Any recommendations much appreciated..
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What do you struggle with the most mobility wise, when out and about?
This poll is to guage what the biggest challanges you face when using public transport or public buildings and spaces.
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Buildings insurance & accommodating for disability
Does anyone have any experience of making a buildings insurance claim and getting alternative accommodation with special needs? Our bathroom is currently not usable and I am not able to use something like a neighbour’s shower or gym shower or something, I need my “own” shower e.g. a hotel room or something like that I…
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Any body been in this situation with the council?
Hi Iv been on the council since the start of the year and I’m trying to navigate the current council process which I can never get a straight answer on. I’m a man with two children I am lucky enough to have been awarded a band 2 with regards to my situation and having class 1 autism, as I have left the family home due to a…
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moving/downsizing
Hi all, hope you're well. I currently live in a 2 bed property but under-occupying if i'm allowed to move on medical grounds must i also downsize?
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Nissan Qashqui - Boot Hoist (80kgs) which power chairs are suitable to fit in car ?
Hi, I drive a Nissan Qashqui, and it has adaptations to enable me to drive but I'd like to upgrade my current scooter (Devilbiss) to an E-Tech Lightweight Foldable Powerchair/Freedom Pro MR as my current spinal condition has deteriorated. Does anyone else drive my car and have experience with boot hoists and power chairs ?…
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Social Worker?
I currently have Fibromyalgia and have now been told that I have Complex Reginal Pain Syndrome as well as a physical disability which makes walking difficult and many mental health difficulties. I at times am bedbound from the amount of pain I get. I no longer have access for a wheelchair and I use a walking stick or…
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Peripheral vascular disease, is any home help available?
I am 63 and have peripheral vascular disease. I have had two strokes and following the first one, I had my carotid artery unblocked and stents in my right leg. I am waiting for a bypass in my left leg. I have been told most of my arteries are block in varying degrees. People say I look well, I work full time and live…
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My new flat
Finally after waiting 3 months to move into my flat from all the work that they've have been doing the workers now started I can't believe it's taken so long for them just to do a bathroom but I'm grateful as I couldn't move into the flat until the bathroom was adapted but it's taken so long for them to do it and this…
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Salsa Mini wheelchair battery
I have only had a wheelchair, supplied by NHS, for 2 months - the battery is showing signs that it is too tired to perform 100% ! I charged it fully on Thursday - went 1/2 mile to the shops and other than that, used it in the house to get to the downstairs toilet 10 times per day. The LED's suddenly went from losing just…
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housing
if I rent a 3 bedroom flat but only need two bedrooms will I still get the two bedroom housing rent? do I just need to puy the rest of the rent myself?
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Wheelchair ran me off a cliff...
...sort of. Good afternoon Long time lurker here. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or experience of this happening: I use an invacare mirage powered wheelchair. It's an NHS wheelchair services chair and they now use a company called Rosscare to service them. They keep not showing up but my chair has had a fault for…
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Need support on housing
I need help and support on housing and ny mental health is being effected
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Moving out disabled, mentally ill and with pets.
Hi all! This is my first ever post so I'm sorry if I'm posting on the wrong spot. I'm 22 and in a bit of a sticky situation. I'm currently living at home with my mother and her recently disabled partner, and I feel as if the environment is quickly becoming toxic due to the clashing needs and growing aggression. Every day,…
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: Advice on inheritance Tax, probate, capital gain tax
Hi Please can you help or advice if my mums dies, does she or the children have to pay inheritance Tax, probate, capital gain tax. My father passed away in 2012 and then my brother then transferred the name to my mum back in 2013. She has 3 sons and 2 daughters and 10 grand kids. She only has this house and no other…
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Home Help Advice
Hi there, I was hoping someone could give me some advice on home help for my dad please? Is there any available Government free service where carers will come in for 30 minutes to an hour a day? My dad doesn't need huge care right now but taking the big wheelie bin out etc is too much for him now. There are a few other…
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Hurdles to Disability Facilities Grants and a post code lottery.
So I applied for the DFG in May, due to administrative errors it took them till October to contact me. I'm waiting to be told I am losing my job (certainty). However on paper I'm in employment. The soft initial financial assessment therefore means I do not qualify. I have already spent all savings and spare income on…
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Who can take responsibility for my sons day to day finances when I cant?
Hi, M son is soon to move into Independent Living close to where we live so at least I can keep mu eye on him. My worry is who can take over his day to day finances when I cant? He has cash for spending money, but I have POA and look after his bills already.
