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Learn To Travel Indepedently - Advonet Leeds
The Advonet Group provide statutory and Community advocacy and related services that promote empowerment and inclusion for disabled people in Leeds. and surrounding areas. Here is a full list of their services They also have upcoming dates for their courses on travelling independently and are running a drop-in session…
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Not good enough for charity shop
I have a mobility scooter that I no longer use or need - to dispose of. It's way too good for the tip - so I thought that I would offer it to a charity shop - it cost £1600, in 2017 but has not been used at all since 2020 - it is in "as new" condition. The only thing wrong with it - is the battery doesn't hold a charge - a…
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car insurance
My son (20)left hemi has just bought a car and has his driving test next week . we are currently looking for recommendations for car insurance without paying the earth .He will have a smart steering gadget but other than that just an ordinary automatic . He also gets PIP but doesn't qualify for motability as has standard…
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The new disabled railcard proposed changes
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Wheelchair accessible holidays
pet friendly is a must.. Anyone have any experiences/suggestions on where we can go? Wheelchair Accessible online just seem to mean that you can get into the property and it has a Wet room, sometimes upstairs. Slight issue if your wheelchair bound. Prefer to go direct to the provider rather than via a broker. UK for…
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Hi, my name is paularoberts! Green power scooter problem, any advice?
I've just bought a greenpower faster scooter when I turn key off it still moves when on a slight incline,,can also push it when off
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Road Tax exemption?
My wife is a full time wheelchair user. We have a wheelchair access vehicle. The DVLA website says you can get Road Tax exemption if your are eligible for Disabled Living Allowance (DLA) but when you take their link to DLA, it says you cannot claim DLA if you are over 65 (which my wife is) but you can claim Attendance…
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Motability Advanced Payments
Hi all, New here and hoping for some advice please ☺️ I have a motability vehicle at the moment that no longer fits my needs due to decline in my health. I need something larger which of course comes with a hefty advanced payment and unfortunately I'm not in the position to lay out this kind of money. I was advised by the…
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Would it be worth reapplying for a Provisional driving license?
I had one when I was 20, almost 30 years ago but I wasn't diagnosed with the Autism then, I reapplied about 7 years later and was refused by the DVLA, they said I wouldn't be able to control a vehicle, and I'd be a candidate for "Road Rage" due to my tendency to get mad easily. Nearly 23 years later, I'm still disabled,…
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Drivers seat height in vehicles
Hi, I cant afford a new car and I don't qualify for Motability or any other assistance. So can anyone suggest an older vehicle I could purchase with a high drivers seat position please. I have a fused spine and can't get in and out of lower car seats or lift my feet to the pedals constantly without straining my back. I can…
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Taxi Driver damaged my wheelchair - is it worth small claims?
Hi all This is my first post here. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I get taxis funded to university through DSA. Last month, I had an incident where the taxi driver told me he was not informed that I had a manual wheelchair (Quickie Life R), and was very distressed when I said I would need help…
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Removal of premium vehicles not the worst bit to hit Motability customers
From MSE Forum The removal of the premium vehicles is not the worst bit to hit Motability customers. From today's budget document: Also: Source: 2025 Budget: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926eb102a37784b16ecf525/E03444720_Budget_2025_Web_Accessible.pdf So, an 'AP Tax', Insurance Premium Tax and a lease…
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Motability or easy pay mobility opinions
From my research it appears that easy pay mobility scooter hire is cheaper on class 3 road scooters with a 3 year contract than the motability scheme. It claims to offer the same benefits, insurance, warranty, breakdown recovery and replacement of batteries and tires. Does anyone use them that as also used motability? How…
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Lc10
I have a lc10 on my divers licence but all my points this April . I contacted motorbility and they said I won’t be able to be insured under motorbilty scheme until nov 2027 I never even received any points for the lc10 but it’s on my lisence is there anyway I can appeal as I need to be able to get about
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Disabled Railcard eligibility expansion
The number of people who qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard is set to expand in two phases, March & September this year. The card currently costs £20 for one year, or £54 for three. March: Receive a Disabled Persons Bus Pass in England, Scotland or Wales Receive a London Disabled Persons Freedom Pass Have a Blue…
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Unaffordable public transport
It used to cost me £10 per week to put fuel into my car to visit my Daughter and Grandchildren in the next village (rough terrain and poor mobility means walking isn't an option sadly). Now it takes over an hour to get there and £7 per visit on public transport which has made seeing my family more than once a month…
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Disabled Bus Pass
Hi, I have anxiety and depression plus COPD. I have to use a walking stick when out due to breathlessness. I am currently receiving enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility on PIP. The problem I have is that my award is only 4 points for mobility ( I put the wrong walking distance down on the form). I have 10 points for…
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Charger Installation on Motability Question
Does anyone know if you get an EV home charger installed with via Motability. Do they remove it if you end your contract?
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Free driving lessons
Hi all. Hope your all doing well ? I am wanting driving lessons I think i may be right in saying that motablity offer free 40 hrs If on high rate pip mobility. But I don't want car . I find the website very difficult to understand. Thank you
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Motability vehicle advice
My husband's motability car is due for return 8th March 27. But he can look for a new vehicle from December 26. His PIP assessment isn't due until November 27, will this effect him getting another vehicle. He has had High rate PIP for nearly 7 years, and due to his health conditions think it will be renewed. But just…
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JH500 panel removal
Hi, during a move I lost my keys, I have a new key switch but cannot work out how to remove the panels on my JH500 to fit it, any ideas?