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Transferring disabled from another country
Hi , I am just wondering if someone has got any experience of transferring severely disable person ( paralysed after stroke + aphasia) from another country to U.K. ? I have not clue even what support could be provided. Even if the transfer would be successful the flat to which the person could be relocated is on second…
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Wheelchair services
Hello, in December I was diagnosed with scoliosis and advanced osteoarthritis in my spine with fusions and spurs. I've been struggling with my mobility for nearly three years so it was a little bit of a relief finally getting a diagnosis. At the moment I use a mobility scooter and a rollator for longer journeys. But I've…
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I bought a car through pcp. I've now been offered a mobility car. Can I get out of the contract?
I registered I recently bought a car through pcp. My first time doing so. Now I have been awarded a mobility car if I want. Can you get out of the contract. With the current financial situation I’m finding it difficult to make the payments
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Getting cream and lotion onto my back...
Hi, can anyone recommend something to help me get lotion on to my back evenly? I can't reach around to get it on my back let alone rub it in, does anyone know of an aid that can help with a link or name so I can find one? Thanks x
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Hi, my name is Michael33! I want to talk about mobility scooters
I wont to talk about mobility scooters. Which mobility scooters are the best?
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Mobility car shortages
Hi Has anyone experienced the above issue yet? I just noticed an email from the M Scheme stating the semi conductor shortages which has had an impact on the industry. And prices going up!
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I have a problem with a shoprider transaxle
I have a problem with a shoprider transaxle the motor is fine and the brake, The wheels go round the wheels are of the ground and I can stop the wheels with my hand, Does this mean the gear box is broken
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Housing benefit top up
Hi I am new here 👋 I currently live in north wales in a 1 bed flat with a housing association, I am needing to move back to Liverpool in England to be near family and friends for support with my mental health because I live on my own in wales , I receive ESA support group & PIP mobility component &living component, and…
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My carer isn't doing her job. I need to get out of where I am. What should I do?
Hello Im needing advice my carer is not doing her job and im basically stuck in my room in my bed 24/7, I sometimes only get 1 cup of tea a dqy and 1 meal a day. Ive literally just gor my mobility car and my driver has said I really need my own place or just to get out of where I am. Please help advice me what to do I…
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Very sheltered housing and wheelchair that's dangerous to use
Hi need some advice .the very sheltered housing where I live it's giving me a temporary wheelchair where one side of the brake doesn't even work there going on about safety for me because of falling down I've already fell down and hurt my ankle due to the wheelchair that they've given me my OT doesn't want me using it…
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Can you appeal a parking ticket on disability grounds?
I have EDS and my joints dislocate easily, I have a blue badge and a motability car. While driving home last week I dislocated my hip and needed to find somewhere to pull over to relocate it and allow my partner to swap and drive since I didn't feel fit to drive, the only place that was safe to pull over was a car park…
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Hi, my name is Bigguy76! I have spinal stenosis with sever disabity effects
I have spinal stenosis with sever disabity effects which are getting worse. I am awaiting a consultation regarding spinal decompression surgery but need to know what support financial and equipment wise would be available to me if the surgry is unsuccessfull or declined.
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Housing officer visit
Hello everyone hope you all are doing well I need some help please if you can answer Today morning around 9:30am 2 housing officer came from council to visit my property and wanted to check the id and etc etc and said they wanna make sure who is living in is that something they do or was it something else ? Thanks
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Can my housing association take my mobility scooter and destroy it ?
When I signed my tenancy and moved into my flat I informed them I had a mobility scooter as well as my wheelchair and two elbow crutches I asked if that was going to be an issue they said no although on my tenancy agreement it does state nothing should be left in the communal areas I have nowhere to store my mobility…
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Where to find Snappi buggy accessories?
HI all newbi here my granddaughter just got her new snappi buggy today we looking for a table attachment and a rain cover for her can someone point us in right direction pls Many thanks in advance SUE
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Wheelchair
Hi guys getting back to you again about my situation with the wheelchair my ot was contact buy the wheelchair assessment people they wanted to know when was my last seizure , which was 2 weeks ago my ot thinks it could be a sticky situation due to me having seizures they may not allow me to have an electric wheelchair…
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Hi, can I have advice re transporting a large mobility scooter?
I have a large all-terrain scooter that weighs 160kg. We will be going to an outdoor event over the bank holiday in June and I'd like to take it with me. But inside the car I'll have 4 humans and 3 dogs, plus our baggage. So I need to work out if it's feasible to get some form of platform or rack that will connect to the…
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Needing some help. Does anyone have a tip for when my Macbook gets hot?
Hello Scope online community I looking for some helpful advice when I keep my Macbook my the tray for the electric wheelchair the Macbook gets so hot because hot air has no way to escape. I appreciate anyone has any solutions to my because afraid of using Macbook pro because broken on because of getting hot
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Hi, my name is Arda2010! I need a grant to help me with decorating my house
I need grants I got financial problem
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Help with driving lessons/finding instructor?
Hi Everybody, I neee to get driving by September to get my eldest daughter to school in a different town, while my partner takes our youngest to her more local school. But I don't want to go through the Motability scheme. We already have a suitable vehicle, my partner drives, and I've been told we must sign up for a…
