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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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re my licence
can anyone help me get my licence back d v l a have revoked my licence saying my peripheral vision does not meet up with todays driving standards ,i disagree and have appealed and gettin nowhere, been going on 5 months please help me michael walsh.
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I have the blue badge at last
I applied to the council again because of my hearing loss , it causes me balance issues . I explained this and I was asked for the proof , I sent it and straight away that day I was sent an email to pay , got to wait 10 working days now for it to arrive . Just waiting now for my pip reassessment to come back , hope I get…
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Hi, my name is AndyPagin! My wife has had mobility problems for about a year now due to an ongoing..
My wife has had mobility problems for about a year now due to an ongoing severe leg ulcer, She can only walk very short distances. I'm considering buying a basic wheelchair, purely to take her for hospital appointments by a patient transport ambulance. Something I can push (ie. doesn't need the big wheels), with brakes,…
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Local Transport
I really dislike using public transport and I think Aim not alone they are over crowded not very helpful when it comes to disabled people the seats that are reserved for disabled people are usually taken by someone normally the younger end who would gladly like to watch you struggle as long as they are happy and seated…
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Blue Badge moving into new area with different council
Hello My partner has a blue badge and we are hopefully moving into a different council area in a couple of months. This will be 5 hours away from current area What do we do about the blue badge, as we are moving and he will still need one when we move to the new area ? I was not sure if our blue badge would be valid in a…
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pip mobilty
I currently receive the PIP daily living allowance in full amount and get the PIP mobility standard amount, but my situation has changed drastically. I have chronic pain in both hands, and it's gotten so bad that I cannot use my crutches or 4-wheeled rollator as I can no longer grip them. I have spoken with my doctor, and…
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Hi, my name is DMAndrews! DWP say I am not entitled to 0 car tax?
Hi, I paid 0 car tax last year due to disability. This year they are asking for a certificate of entitlement which I do not have and D.W.P.are now saying I am not entitled?
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Hi, my name is BlueMac! I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500...
Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500, it's not been looked after either. Had to buy new batteries, new charger (wasn't the correct one!), needs a left hand rear wheel arch(zip tied together), new rear/brake bulb holder(melted for some reason and can't find a replacement anywhere, GP far too…
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Mobility Scooter Insurance
My quote this year from Mark Bates is over £300. This is for insurance, plus breakdown/repairs etc. Do any of you have an companies to recommend?
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Hi, my name is dawsonby! Advice about adjusting a Green Power Unique 500
Hi all. This looks to be a useful site! I have a Green power Unique 500, and have a couple of problems. I use the scooter on a private estate where I live and it has very good roads. It will only switch to speeds 1 and 2, and I would like to use 3 ( or even no speed control, as there are no legal issues on the estate. I am…
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Hi, my name is JACKMCHAMMOCKLASHING! Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter...
Hi everyone, Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter, and need all the advice I can get, I am 80 yrs old, and the only way I can get about is with my mobility scooter I did not have a lot of cash, so I bought a cheap scooter a Greenpower JH500 Not very quick and it seems to becoming a buy cheap buy twice type of…
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Hi, my name is Perry_Stalsis! Looking for a mobility scooter...
Hello 6th week in hospital having radiotherapy for cancer. Hoping to be back home late next week. My mobility is quite ìmpaired so I will be looking for a mobility scooter. My ability to drive isn't affected, just can't walk far. I have a dog, currently being walked by my wife and other family members. I'd love to…
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I did get disability plates recently
I did get disability plates recently and it was well thought over. My doctor at the VA suggested it since I am an amputee wearing a prosthetic leg. Filled out the paperwork to do it. Went in and did get plates for my two cars and truck. It was worth it for me and have a placard I use for now put in the rear view mirror…
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Scooter
I’m in the market for mobility scooter too but no experience with these
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Hi, my name is maggiemoon! I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm ...
I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm waiting on knee replacement
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Hi, my name is Divaling! interested in buying an electric wheelchair so doing a lot of research ...
Hi, pleased to join and hope I learn things of interest to me. Divaling
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ZT500 battery charger split, any ideas please?
hi I’ve got the ZT500 but the on the batter charger transformer box has split, Need to Open the box to repair it but it won’t split apart, any ideas please?
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Hotels or Holiday Lets with Electric bed and wetroom
Hi, my name is Kathy, and I am looking for a hotels or holiday lets within the UK that have an electric bed and wetroom. Previously have holidayed in The Netherlands and found a great hotel there, however would like to try the UK this time.
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Urgent need help with Blue Badge Application
Hi, My mum has to send off her online blue badge application before 6th May and her and I have had difficulty with submitting it. It says that an existing application is already open, it has been saved at certain points. Can anyone know how to fix this problem, please? Thank you for your time and patience.
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Driving lessons for learning disabilities people
Hi, my son who has learning disabilities wants to learn how to drive an automatic car and learn off road, ie, private grounds or some venue. We live in Oxfordshire, so if anyone can point us in the right direction as to who could offer the above, please do let me know, many thanks, in advance. Cheers, M.
