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Exoskeleton - Good/Bad ?
Hello every one, I started with a search and found nothing in this site and I think the people here will be the experts. So, my partner has limited mobility for multiple reasons. She can transfer, walk two - three steps unaided and has been like this for eighteen years but before this was fully active. She also can only…
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Struggling with Motability Grant Restrictions – Anyone Else?
Hi everyone, I’m having an incredibly stressful time with the Motability Foundation regarding a grant, and I’m wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation, being pushed toward a car that just isn’t suitable? I’m truly grateful to have been awarded a grant, but the foundation is insisting that certain vehicles…
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Which vehicle to choose? Partner has Multiple Sclerosis w/ balance issues.
Hi While my partner is not yet reliant on a wheelchair (mostly she is able to use a rollator or similar to travel the few metres between the house and the car) Her balance and core strength is steadily degrading and she has more and more days where she is unable to walk more than a few paces without physical support or a…
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I'm going on holiday on a plane for the first time in years and need advice
I am worried about the long distance from checking in my baggage to the airport departure lounge. there is no way I am going to be able to walk that distance in the short time I have. And what is worrying me is this new EU's Entry/Exit System (EES). I have heard of the horror stories and see the videos. There is no way I…
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Motability Scheme Now Kaput?
On the 1st October the latest quarterly Motability car scheme numbers were released and its pretty clear the scheme is now in a world of trouble. All premium vehicles have been removed and if one takes away the electric cars all that's left are 384 petrol cars. A far cry from the days when over 1000 petrol cars were…
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Hi, my name is Rachjono2014! Appealing against issues with my son's college transport, any advice?
Hi, I am looking for support or advice, my son attends an SEN college he has Autism and communication difficulties likened to Selective Mutism and toileting problems and was using minibus travel that was awarded but due to issues with him feeling threatened with other children talking at him, toileting issues due to…
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blue badge scheme. Can anyone share their experience of applying?
Hi, can anyone please give me advice on their experience with the blue badge application process and assessment. i receive full pip but don't automatically get the blue badge, so i have to apply for it. I did apply a while back but due to the long delay due to covid and due to being concerned at the assessment i removed my…
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Hi, my name is bruce0502!
Helow I am an Auto Electrician a powerful ali for electric scooter problems however I have a Greenpower Fastest I have solved the restricton of 8 MPH to 15MPH I think a little more because these people that make the laws don't live in the real World! If you are about to get attacked or mugged how the hell do you get away…
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help with fault Greenpower 500
I found this group while looking for answers to my mobility scooter problems. I found some discussion re Greenpower 500. Is anyone any good at diagnosing faults? Thanks
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Right to travel shouldn't be a postcode lottery
This article made me really sad as I had no idea that care packages couldn't be used abroad and that what's allowed is so different area to area! 😔 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/18/disabled-people-britain-paternalism-disability-services I quite like Frances' writing style but I wish there was some sort…
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Green Power
Although I don't usually watch the BBC One show, I was told to last night because they had a Watchdog report on Green Power Mobility, a company with which we currently have ongoing issues. On the 28th of August 2024, my wife ordered a model called Fastest, she ordered it with additional items. Removable Lithium Battery…
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Green Power Mobility Scooter - Avoid at all costs! Terrible Experience
This is a message to fellow mobility scooter drivers. I am posting this message to hopefully save you some hassle. Please learn from my experience. I bought a Green Power ZT500 scooter online last year and had so many problems. I chose this mobility scooter because it seemed good value - it has all the specs of much more…
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I am trying to get half price tax what documents do I send to DVLA?
Hi I am trying to get half price tax what documents do I send to DVLA? I’m on standard PIP! Thanks
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Blue badge - asked to submit video of me walking
Hi all, This is my first post. I have several health conditions that affect my mobility, and have had PIP and a blue badge for about 8 years. It took a lot for me to apply for these as I just didn't feel ready to accept that I needed help. It's come to that time where I need to reapply for both, PIP have said they are 9…
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Greeenpower Unique 500 technical manual
Does anyone know where you can buy/download or get sight of a technical manual for a Greenpower Unique 500? Thanks
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Getting a car PIP enhanced
Hello, I’m considering getting a car as I believe it would give me a lot more freedom and conserve energy instead of getting buses etc. I recieve enhanced PIP rate and I’m considering whether to get a car via the mobility scheme or sort things myself through an independent dealer. Money would be quite tight each month if I…
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Cup holder
Hello, my partner can only use one hand so she controls the chair with a joystick. The other side has the same fixing point under the arm but is not used, Are there cup holder available, large cup size that will utilize the fitting slot under the arm?
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Hi, my name is GP2026! Greenpower scooter unsafe
Has anyone else Had Accidents due to Green power mobility scooters Moving when getting on and off because the scooters moves when the Park Brake is fully on. I've had a few now my Scooters outside unused 4-6 months and I've had to buy a different one as its unsafe to use, I have Had an Interdependent report which Literally…
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Hi, my name is Bobbi! Anyone had experiences with Limitless Travel?
Thank you for accepting me. I am looking for information & opinions about the travel company Limitless Travel. Has anyone used them? Does anyone know any similar companies? Be grateful for any info.
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Hi, my name is SarahlovesElton123! Motability sanctioned me
Hi guys, new here. Needing so e advice. Been motability scheme customer for 7 years now. No probs until recently, 8 weeks roughly…i hit a curb and car was unsafe to drive home so police took me home and had my car taken into a police compund. They took it in as a breakdown. Motability ended my lease and sanctioned me for 4…
