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Moving house
I'm due to be offered a new home in another city to be near family as I need their help. Removals will cost me approximately£500. I have to move for support and I'm alone here. Is there anyone who could help with the cost as I have no savings and don't know how I'm going to do it
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Powerchair repair
Hi i have autism and anxiety and learning difficulties as well as a wheelchair user and speech problems. My mum has arthritis and is also a wheelchair user. Recently her powerchair broke down. Mine broke down years ago (long story). Mum likes her independence and used her chair to go to the post office and the shop to top…
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Magical mobility aid!? Running out of ideas!
Hello, I’m looking for the moon on a stick but realistically any suggestions or ideas would be really helpful. I have severe hip pain and honestly not got as far as a definitive diagnosis in 5 years, still waiting for an in person rheumatology appointment after 2.5 years. Regardless of diagnosis I am really struggling to…
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Wheelchair not working right
Hi guys they place we're I live have got me chair out off the equipment store cos I live in very sheltered housing , the problem is one of the wheel doesn't lock in place like the other one does so I've had a couple of falls with it , then they tried to change it but none of the wheelchairs will fit me through being…
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Finding a Personal Assistant/Carer?
Hello all, I am new here! I am in the process of trying to recruit a Personal Assistant and finding it difficult to locate places to advertise for free? Or any database sites for PA/carers as such? It seems there are very limited options and resources available and left to sort all this out. Here are some sites I have…
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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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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…
