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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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Advice needed about using mobility scooter in Spain
Has anyone been to Benidorm and either hired or taken a mobility scooter or power chair? I decided to brave it and try a holiday abroad with a couple of friends. I thought it would be fairly straightforward but it seems to be fraught with difficulties. I can’t walk independently at all and use a power wheelchair or a…
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Now the Conservatives want your Mobility car
It just flashed up on my news feed, if the Conservatives win the next election they want to cut back on who has a mobility car Kemi Badenoch vows crackdown on subsidised cars for benefits claimants https://share.google/zQqlR39spX1er1r39
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Bus pass for child on DLA
Hi there, I have a 5 year old autistic child on DLA & our main form of transportation is the bus as we are in a rural location. She is awaiting a place at a special school so does not have a school bus pass as yet. Is she eligible to apply for a bus pass & me as her carer also? It’s £13 return everytime we go out & me…
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Motability grants and the 12 hours work rule
I am aware there are certain criteria you have meet before Motability will consider a grant (and this is before means testing). On the Motability Foundation website, one of the criteria is that you need to be in employment for at least 12 hours per week. Don't want to say too much about my circumstances but does anyone…
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motabilty car scheme return policy inspection on my car signed off after 42 months
hello am new on here and need some help i have been on the motabilty car scheme for 12 years plus and have allways did what they said and have allways been weclome and given gcb every renewal bonus i returned my vw golf gtd in may i have had it 3 plus years . i dont smoke or have no pets in my car i returned my car when i…
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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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Hi, my name is Dave_Sherlock! Needing help changing Unique 500 batteries.
Unique 500 Batteries flat, need to lift the seat to get charger out. Help please! Dave
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Unsure if its the time to get a mobility scooter
Hi everyone sorry if this is the wrong page for the this but I would like peoples views on something. As the title says I'm uncertain about if now is the right time to get a mobility scooter for myself. For some background I'm male 45 with fibromyalgia, possible EDS, BPPV and numerous stomach issues and have daily…
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Inster 2 adaptation - has anyone else had extended seat runners fitted?
I recently discovered that there is an adaptation that can be done to my prospective new car that will massively increase the leg room, viz. an extended seat runner. I am 6ft4 with long legs and the inster ticks most of my boxes except it is an "ok" fit, not perfect. Legs are a bit bunched up and because of the short space…
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Hi, my name is lyndana! Can I change my motability car for another? It is always in for repairs
Ive had my motorbility car since January and it's been in repairs 3 times since I've had it.The seat belt on passenger side is defective and the alarm keeps going off.im sick of this and it's going in for repairs again on 15th August 2025 for the same reason.can I change this car for another (vauxhall mokka)?
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Hi, my name is LeahKelly259! Where can I find information about e bike grants?
hi, I need some help please I need some information on e bike grants , I’m disabled age 73, need one for my well being.
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Motability car can we retain it now adult disabled son has moved into a carehome
We have had a Motability car for many years to support our profoundly learning disabled non verbal autistic son. At age 27 he has now moved into a carehome 3 months ago. This was a very emotional decision for us but has worked out really well for him and he seems very happy and contented. The home do not want his…
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Hi, my name is tracy54!
i’m looking for some information. I was driving a mobility car to pick up some medication for him , I will stop by the police as I am disqualified from driving and they seized the vehicle mobility of contacted him and now he is losing his vehicle. I think this is unfair as he was not aware that I didn’t have a license as I…
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Do taxi drivers in Farnham accept card payments?
Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip to Farnham soon and wanted to get some up-to-date advice about taxi payments. I'm trying to go cashless where possible, so my big question is: Do most taxi drivers in Farnham accept card or contactless payments? I'd really appreciate some local insights on:
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Free transport and advice for disabled people. South of England
Queen Elizabeth Transport Advice Service. If driving is not an option due to a medical condition, disability or age related impairment, the free Transport Advice Service can signpost you to alternative, accessible transport choices. Guidance is available face to face, over the phone or on our website. Our friendly…
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Hi, my name is BryanH! Having problems fitting 50 amp batteries to Salsa Quickie 300 M
Hello, I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis some 12 years ago. This has left me with general weakness an with severe mobility issues. I now use a large scooter, a folding scooter and a power chair. The chair is a Salsa Quickie 300 M. It came with 36amp batteries and I am having trouble fitting the recommended 50…
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Serious electrical fault in new mobility car
I don't know where to turn. I have had to cancel one car as the dealership fitted a **** standard camera which was not installed in build. I then was ordered a second car. Camera added at build but first 100miles three times my power steering and electrics failed. They have had it a month trying to sort it. I was driving at…
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Traveling on plane first time with wheelchair,
I've been using a electric wheelchair for about 8 years, and mainly due to horror stories and generally being able to use boats I've avoided flying with it, I've been able to hire equipment etc on a few holidays so have travelled, I'm just looking for some advice. I'm traveling with EasyJet its a short flight to London and…
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ev grant
Does any one know how the new ev graint work when you get a ev car
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Hi, my name is sue1968! can I get help for driving lessons?
Hi everyone. Can anyone tell me if i can get help for driving lessons. I am on medium rate pip for daily living but not on mobility. The issue i got is that my partner has had his legs amputated and can no longer drive as he was the main driver and has a car on mobility but can no longer drive. I thought it might be an…
