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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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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?
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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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Save the Date: Journeys for Everyone – Accessibility Summit
Have you booked your space yet? Come and join us next week. Are you ready to help shape the future of accessible transport in the West Midlands? Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) invites you to join us for the Journeys for Everyone: Accessibility Summit on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: WV1…
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50% Road Tax Refund Timescale
Hi, Has anyone received a cheque from the DVLA for their 50% road tax refund lately? If so, how long did it take from posting the V10 form to receiving the refund cheque? It's now nearly 6 months since I posted mine. Just wondering whether there's still a chance of getting the refund or whether I should give up on ever…
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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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AllWays Travel🏖️
AllWays Travel is an independent UK travel agency with a strong focus on accessible and inclusive travel. Alongside this, they run Accessible Housing Scotland, where they support clients with complex access needs to find and adapt suitable homes. Through that work, travel has come up repeatedly as something people want to…
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Looking for advice about reconditioned mobility scooters
Hi all. New to the site so hello from me. Im looking to buy a mobility scooter for myself but my searches on facebook etc seem to be full of scams. Id appreciate any advice on used and refurbished scooters. Many thanks.
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Motobility refusing to lease car
Wondering if anyone can help with this. My son's car lease is up next month but motobility are refusing another car. Have raised a dispute with ombudsman last year but still waiting for a case handler to be assigned, he had catastrophic engine failure and the car required a new engine, he had it serviced 8 months before it…
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Motability and appointee
I am my daughter's appointee. She has mental health issues and some physical disabilities. She can manage at times but also needs support with dealing with things like benefits. She wants to get a motability car. Am i responsible for the car legally as her appointee? Has anyone else been in a similare situation and how did…
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PA for Holiday Abroad
Hi I am newly physically disabled and I'm wanting a holiday into Europe my primary carer cant take me. Does anyone know where I could find a PA to accompany abroad and how much this would cost? This would be atleast an annual holiday. Thanks Tom.W
