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Private Diagnosis and Bus Pass
Hello, i'm currently trying to apply for a bus pass because of ASD and bad anxiety. I have a form i need to fill in called 'Disability Eligibility Assessment Form' and it asks for doctor diagnosed conditions. Sadly the waiting lists are too long so i went private and the doctor has only anxiety, depression and migraines on…
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Change of vehicle and Taxation class to disabled
Hi all!! I recently sold my vehicle (today in fact) that had my disabled tax class on it. I have bought another vehicle (both privately) a few days ago which I had to tax normally to drive home. I have changed the ownership on the old vehicle to the new owner but I now need to change the tax classification on my new…
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Still waiting for my motability car.
This is my first motability car and I placed the order the 5th August 2023. I was told by the dealer at the time that the car would be ready by January due to part delays etc. I rung the dealership today and he said its going to be a few more months 😔 He said its usually 6 months from the date of order so I said well for…
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Have you signed my petition regarding electric scooters and segways?
I have SMDK, a form of dwarfism, I use an electric scooter to get about and I would appreciate the time if you could sign my petition at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657119 and take the time to share your opinions and experiences!
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Hi, my name is richie1! Problems with Motability car and insurance.
hi i currently have a lease and car with motability shortly after we picked up the current buckle 3 years ago around Xmas time my partners was pulled over for a breath test which was fine then the police officer said to my partner you realize your not insured to drive this motability car we were dumb founded . The car was…
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Disabled Bus Pass
Hiya everyone I have a disabled bus pass and recently found out (whilst travelling to a hospital appointment) that I’m not entitled to use it/travel for free before 9.30am. Is that not a type of discrimination? Just because I’m disabled I have to pay to be out early. That seems crazy to me. What if I was in education, or…
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Hi, my name is mogmitchell!
hello all I am helping a friend who has multiple sclerosis insure her mobility car. The insurances we have found are outrageously expensive so would like to know if anyone has found a reasonably priced one. Also, is it best to insure one or multiple drivers please.
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Help understanding motability and grants
I am joining as I would Like to understand more about mobility and grants available to help with the cost towards advance payments
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anyone know the threshold for the motability grant? Savings and income wise?
hello, I’m a full time electric wheelchair user and been on high rate DLA (care and mobility) since about 10 years old, disabled from birth. So, anyway, I am currently on my 3rd motability car which I have always got with a motability grant. As at the time I was at college and uni. I am now in a decent paying job but…
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I was supposed to get my mobility car, how long will it take to do a Software Update?
I am not going to get the car anymore because they said it requires a Software Update that was alerted to them when it went through its Pre Delivery Inspection… they didn’t tell me how long will this take just that it’s a waiting list does anyone know how long this takes
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Learning to drive with Dyspraxia and spacial awareness issues
Hello Could anyone give me some advice please on how to cope with learning to drive in Automatic car with Dyspraxia? The instructors I've had in the past have been too patronising/talked down to me. Thanks
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Allocation of plane seat for wheelchair user. Need help!
I have booked a holiday with a travel agent to travel abroad. It is the first time I have travelled with Jet2. As a wheelchair user with an obvious disability which I am unable to sit in the standard seat because there is not enough room for my legs between my seat and the seat infront as my legs don't bend the same as…
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Disabled badge
Has anyone had trouble getting a disabled badge? I’ve waited 4 months already, they are still a month behind, they’ve only moved a week since I called a month ago. It takes a month to process after you’ve paid so I’m looking at 8 months maybe more…this is crazy
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Blue Badge Renewal
Hi, Just had an email to say my Blue Badge renewal is due. Sadly I only got about 3 months use out of the badge before losing the ability to travel altogether. I'm wondering if there's any point in renewing it now? I did get 1E for PIP Mobility last year so should be automatically eligible for a badge in future if a…
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Hi, my name is Minnie_B!
I'm getting pretty irritated at holiday companies at the moment. I am a very slow walker since my stroke. As a result of a couple of bad experiences on a previous holiday (tour guide coming to search for me because I was late back to the coach), I invested in a lightweight, fully folding mobility scooter to ensure I could…
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Informing DVLA about mental health condition
So i got diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2018 i never planned on driving so did not tell the DVLA well now i want to drive i rang up just before and they said they are sending me a letter out what is this letter for anyone know will i get a medical ? it says they take blood i hate needles and will not get 1 what so ever…
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Norfolk holiday recommendations please?
Hi Everyone I am hoping to take my disabled husband on holiday. He has Parkinsons and cannot manage steps and uses a wheelchair and walker. We dont want to go too far - Norfolk would be ideal. We would like somewhere we could go for walks but it would need to be flat. He doesnt like holiday camps. He loves wildlife. We…
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Hi, my name is Nakuru! waiting for my first Motobility car
Hi I’m new here and waiting for my first Motobility car
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Blue badge asking for payment
Hi All I applied 3 weeks ago under hidden disabilities, I have been awarded standard PIP only for daily care despite having autism, OCD and arthritis, I didn’t meet the points for that mobility component and was 2 points away from higher rate for care (I should have appealed but I was in hospital with pneumonia and…
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WAV for our disabled daughter
Hi All, A bit of help here..... ;) Our daughter is entitled to higher rate motability and previously could get into a car by herself. Now things have changed, she is now wheelchair bound and needs a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). So, for the first time in 30 years we applied for motability only to be told that, as…
