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New air travel accessibility task force lead by Tanni Grey-Thompson
Has anyone seen this on the news today? Paralympian leads effort to improve travel for disabled people - BBC News Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will be leading a team to improve accessibility in air travel "from booking to baggage claim". The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will be "holding airlines to account"…
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Read me! Motability and Blue Badges
This is our new category on motability and blue badges, we have lots of information on the main website here. Motability Motability enables disabled people to use their Government-funded mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. Motability can sometimes help with the cost of driving lessons for…
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Easyjet free 'medical luggage bag' experiences requiring GP letter and refusing items not on letter
Hi Everyone, I'm Lisa, 51, live in sunny Dorset, semi-ambulant/ semi-wheelchair user due to Cauda Equina Syndrome, BPD, Agoraphobia… but still trying to live my best life! Has anybody had any experience SPECIFICALLY WITH EASYJET with what they have/have not been allowed to carry in their 'free medical luggage' cabin bag?…
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I have a stupid question
This is probably a stupid question and I can't remember if I've already even asked it as so much is going on right now.But anyway…I have a disabled person's freedom pass and have done for well over 15 years.Should I have mentioned this to the Dwp in relation to pip? Or is it not relevant a
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Hi, my name is Foxey1979! Recommendations for an electric wheelchair storage bag please.
I’m hoping for some recommendations please 🙏🏻 I have an electric wheelchair and I’m going on holiday in March. I’m trying to find a storage bag for the wheelchair during the flights. The only ones I’ve seen so far are really flimsy and wouldn’t offer any protection from damage OR are hundreds of pounds. Any advice/…
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Hi, my name is alanevans69! How can I disconnect the speaker on my Unique 500 scooter?
hi my unique 500 is a great scooter , the only problem I’m having with it is the amount of noise it makes when I started up I’m talking about the alarm has anyone got any idea where I can disconnect the speaker please thanks very much. Hope you can help.
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Feeling frustrated mobility car
Was given a date of the 30/11 for my car to be delivered the day before this was changed to the 10/12 then again got changed the day before to the 17th today so far no car also no new date for delivery still showing today but stoneacre say it won't come now this late in the afternoon asked them if they could chase it with…
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Hi, my name is anubis619! Just awarded LCWRA will I qualify for free bus and tram travel?
I have just been awarded lcwra will I qualify for free bus and tram travel
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Mobility scooter bluetooth issue
Hi newbie here I have a greenpower fastest mobility scooter with a bluetooth stereo, does anyone know what the Bluetooth identification is Thank you in advance
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Hi, my name is Jillythekid! Where can I get a new certificate of entitlement for my tax?
Hello everyone, please can someone help! I have free tax due to disability & apparently need to get a new certificate of entitlement because I have sold my old car & bought another. The new car needs to be 'registered' before it can be taxed. My entitlement has not run out. Where do apply for this? Has anyone got a phone…
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Pip mobility car
HI I've picked my car up the 10th of this month I'm due to be paid 23rd of the month Will I still receive normal payment of pip this month as its 13 days gap from receiving my next payment
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unfair Motability decision
Hi, I’ve been a driver for 3 years, had a car for 4 years. I was recently involved in an accident which was nearly fatal for me, the brakes failed. The insurance have declined to insure me again meaning no car. Has anyone been in this position before? I really need a car for my daily life. Is there anything I can do?
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Fitting and fixing auto chair smart lifter LM to a Honda civic
I have the arm but not the fixing bolts . What do l need to do it myself? Can anybody help please. Cheers
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e-scooter through motability, having to wear helmet and drive on the road only - is this correct?
hello ,I spoke with someone a few years ago who said they had an e-scooter through mobility and had to wear a helmet and drive on the road only, is this correct and how can i do this ? do i buy it myself or is ther any schemes etc thanks for reading
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Hi, my name is Mrsbones1_! Is there a manual seat release on a Unique 500 mobility scooter?
Hi, I have a Unique 500 mobility scooter. Does anyone know if there is a manual release for the seat? Batteries are dead and won't accept any charge so cannot use the key to open said seat. Tia
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Motability disclosing information to third party, shouldn't this be confidential?
hi am wondering if anyone can help me My daughter was involved in an accident with the motobility car. She now won’t drive it as motobility say they may or may not disclose this info to the third party. I feel this is confidential
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Only 11 months left on PIP, need 12 to tax, any help?
hi, can anyone advise me please, just changed my car but have only 11 months left on my pip and need 12 months to tax at post office , been on hold to dwp for 40 mins then got cut off after 2 mins talking and no call back. thanks for any help
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dieselgate/emissiongate
Is anyone going through this process with their motability car & if so how are you doing. I'm just about to start so just wanted some advice 🥹
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Loss of motabillty vehicle.
On the 13 11 24 my motabillty vehicle was impounded by the police @ the time I was being treated by The ambulance service and was transferred to hospital, the police said the vehicle was causing an obstruction and impounded it. Motabillty have said because of the impound I've breached the agreement and the lease will be…
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Bus pass renewal
Has anybody having trouble renewing Disability bus pass in West Yorkshire Metro W Y M are telling people to get the Doctor to sign the renewal form, which has been done in the past. Now the Doctors are saying this signing of forms has stopped and W Y M do know about this, my wife has sent in medical records etc about her…
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Advice on making 2021 greenpower unrestricted for countryside, 1000w battery
Hi all ! can anyone give me information on how to make my 2021 greenpower fastest unrestricted for in the countryside It's running with lithium 1000w battery Thank you in advance
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Hi, my name is wamjue! Can I appeal my speeding fine?
Hi all, ive been caught speeding in my campervan converted from a panel van t30 transporter, I was doing 60 in a 60, its never been used for transporting goods, and its only insured for social domestic and pleasure can i appeal