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Would Anybody Like to Swap
We currently reside in a very large 3-bedded open plan terraced house with a hand reared fruit garden/rockery in a very large yard. All sounds very grandiose but for the fact that I was able bodied with children when we moved in many years past. Now there is only me, my hubby and our two dogs. We registered for re-housing…
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Who is eligible for social housing?
For example like Home Choice Plus. I'm looking to move out of my parents home but am on PIP and ESA. Am I elligible for social housing?
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Social Housing Bungalows - not eligible as under 55
Hi, I've just applied for social housing as I'm struggling in our current house due to mobility issues. I applied for a bungalow, but have been told I can't apply for any of the vacant ones because I am not over 55 - surely that can't be allowed?There are only two properties showing as eligible for me, both flats, neither…
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Hi, my name is Ricado1961! How can I prove I had a wheelchair when I first moved in?
Hello Everyone, I am a 61 year old man who has suffered ill health since I was 36. I am a wheelchair user as I suffer from psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondilitis as well as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and recently suffered a ministroke. As with the rest of us, times are getting tough. I am married, my wife is my…
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Horrendous Experience with Kardinal Independent Living, a mobility aid Retailer in Worthing, Sussex
Hello all I am posting because I have had a nightmare with the above company having purchased a second hand TGA Mobility Scooter of them in July last year. I needed an all terrain scooter and this one cost me £2600. I couldn’t possibly explain all that happened here, but as soon as it was delivered, there were things wrong…
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Mobility Scooter issue
Hi Andy/Ryan, I am looking for information regarding my father in laws mobility scooter. He has a Green Power model GP500 which needed new batteries. I installed the new batteries and tested them and they are fully powered however I have been told I might have blown the fuse on the scooter when doing this install as the…
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Lumbar back brace.
Hi all, due to some pretty severe spinal issues, degeneration plus stenosis of the nerve roots from L1 to S1 as well as damage from 3 failed spinal surgeries I am in constant pain and have changed sensation on my legs and feet as well as pretty severe sciatica from my thighs down to my calves. As you might imagine my…
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Advice on fixing on and off buttons on electric wheelchair
Hello Scope online I have had a few button pads replaced on the control box on NHS electric wheelchair because the on and off button was not working and had been working fine till this the on and button is not working again because takes a press on and off but before the chair finally turns. I would appreciate advice on…
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Cushions that don't just squash flat in minutes
Can anyone recommend a seat cushion which actually provides some cushioning? I have next to no 'padding' on the relevant bit of anatomy and find sitting uncomfortable at the best of times. I've tried various cushions from a range of suppliers and have yet to find one that falls somewhere between so hard I might as well not…
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Quingo Mobility Scooter’s issues with the finance company
A friend of mine had a completely different problem with getting in arrears, but only held payments back because she thought they might have been a fault with the scooter because it was triggering the carbon monoxide alarm off while on charge. The agent who comes out to assess you’re eligibility for financing the scooter…
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Car insurance
Hello , hoping someone can help . My daughter claims high rate Mobility PIP and is a blue badge holder . She has just received her provision driving licence . She is 16 . Where can I get insurance for her to learn as my company and a lot of others I tried won’t insure under 17 year olds .
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Can I get help from pip with help with finding private housing
I am really close to being homeless, because of being on benefits i am finding it hard to find someone that will take me on. Can pip help in helping me finding a landlord that deals with people on benefits and disable. Because as soon as I mention benefits they want month's upfront, which i just can't afford.
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Hi, my name is basingwerk! Is motability worth it?
is motability worth it?
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can my spouse use my motabulity car to get to work go on holiday
can my spouse use my motability car to get to work go on holiday. can she be the primary driver?
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Bedroom allowance
Hi, Is it possible to be given a 3 bedroom house with only a 2 bedroom need? Thanks
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Why is it such a struggle?
I had to give up work in January 2022, I applied for ESA, I get £300 a month, I applied for support group ESA and PIP, still waiting on a decision for both. I have lumber spinal stenosis. It just seems so hard to get any help, can't walk? just buy your own stick, can't drive the car? just get on the bus, I ask the GP for…
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Hi, my name is cherry1961! Looking for a fully accessible place for my son
Looking for fully wheelchair accessible place for my son to rent. Newly disabled with left leg paralysis (FND). Must have wet room, disabled grab bars etc. Starts job with MoD 6 September.
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Advice. How can we correct my dad's date of birth on his European health card?
Hello Scope Online Community applied for new European health cards for dad, mum and me we received new European health cards today but I have noticed they made a mistake with my dad's date of birth on his card, how to go get his date of birth correct on his European health card? I would be grateful if anyone could help me…
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Advice
Hello Scope online community I have foot sandals to tie feet down on the footplates of my power wheelchair, but one of the foot sandles has devolved a crack down on one them I want anyone, their much difference getting sandle rivet to the footrest which I have wait to see my local wheelchair services or repair company…
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Can NHS Electric wheelchair on holiday
Hello scope online community I am going to Tenerife on holiday with my family. We were thinking of taking my NHS Electric wheelchair with us. I want some advice what would I do if it broke down in Tenerife how to go back to get fixed out there? Would have extra insurance would travel insurance not cover it? Has anyone on…
