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Claiming 50% Car Tax
Hi everyone, Does anyone know if when sending off the documents for the 50% off car tax if you have to send off original documents, I would imagine to log book has to be put was just wondering about the others.
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Mobility Scheme
I recently looked at a car on the motorbility Scheme I don’t drive myself & therefore added 2 named Drivers. I was told I’d get a phone call from the Scheme to ask me some questions regarding the added drivers. As they don’t live with me. They also mentioned a tracking device could be fitted to a new vehicle. Is this a…
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Trip to Norway
Just a few pictures from our TOTALLY accessible and wonderful trip to Norway I would thoroughly recommend cruising as being an utterly brilliant way for disabled people to see the world.
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Hi, my name is SueB13! Need a replacement certificate for free car tax
Can someone help me with getting a replacement certificate for free car tax I haven’t received a new one or if I have I can’t find it
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It's now harder to get through the Blue Badge assessment than it is to get through the PIP one.
For both you have to send in your evidence to support your claim. Yet for a PIP claim any assessment is either carried out via a telephone call or based entirely on the claim form and evidence only. Then why do Blue Badge applicants have to send in similar information and evidence yet are forced to undergo a face to face…
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Can we fly without fear?
For anyone who has ever flown on a plane as a wheelchair user, you don't need me to tell you about countless horror stories of broken chairs, failed access and understanding, and even being left on planes for hours! TV Presenter, Writer, Artist & Disability Advocate Sophie Morgan has been working hard to promote her…
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Motability vehicle crash
Hi had a nightmare day, we have a motability vehicle for my partner, he got the car and I am the named driver he is not on the insurance policy, today while I was asleep he took the car and crashed total right off, can't claim on insurance as he's not insured, what is the likely outcome regarding motability, he's been…
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Manual or Powerchair better for Wheelchair accessible cabs Leeds
Hi, Mates visiting Leeds at some point, train and cabs sorted - But should he use his powerchair? I ask since its bigger than this manual and there may be some trouble getting into a standard hackney cab? Any Leeds people want to suggest the best chair for Leeds cabs please? it'll really help, Wandering_Chris
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Tax free vehicle
Hi if my mobility award if from January does that mean I can ask for a refund for the tax I have paid this year on my own car not a mobility car or is it only for the cars they provide?
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Motability Scheme
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can give me some info about the motability scheme? I've seen and heard mixed answers about this, but do you have the option to buy the vehicle at the end of the lease? Anyone who is leasing a motability car, is it something you'd do again? Or would you rather have the knowledge that it's…
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Blue badge
Can anyone offer any advice or experience on applying for a blue badge...how long does it take...what does the process include ..will i have to see.someone face to face...what questions do they ask...how is it assessed...is it hard to be accepted...i have nerve damage to my foot /leg from cauda equina syndrome and…
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Blue badges
Need to get one how do I do this I cannot drive due to health issues my voluntary taxi says it would help them
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Autochair fitting help
Hi, I just purchased a perfect condition Autochair Olympian 100KG hoist (2016 model). Im unable to purchase a fitting kit from Autochair, they won't supply! A local company wants £350 for less then two hours work to fit it! Im able to fit this myself and get brackets made but it would be really useful to see how it's…
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Hello, I'm Philip, question about autochair fitting
I'm getting a new motability car and I need an Autochair fitted. But Ergo mobility charge £2080 all in, which is a lot although I've applied for a grant. I've seen used ones for sale. And my question is does anyone know someone who can fit a used hoist privately?
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Help and info.
Hi I'm Sue, I care for my lifelong friend Alan, as I cared for his partner before the until she passed away in 2017, which is when Alan's Health started to Decline... Alan has always been a keen cyclist, but of late he needs help, ie, a eBike as being 53 next month and having Severe COPD. Anviety and other health and…
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Learner driver scheme
Hi all just wondering if anyone had used the scheme for pip recievers to have 40 hours of driving lessons??? Is the scheme very difficult to access and navigate?? Any information from someone who has used this would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, my name is TrishDavies! need advice on how to see the sea
I have Cp Ms but live independently my husband is unfortunately in a care home and I need to have a day out now and again but have no transport I use a walker with a seat which is useful for me need advice on how to see the sea
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Anxiety about travel since covid lockdowns
When comes to traveling or going away some where I can't bring myself to go after bad anxitey panic attack and know not only am missing out on trips is also costing me money for northing. Over think before imagine worse case scenario over and over I allways end up with sick feeling and overwhelmeing anxitey. I used travel…
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Hi, I'm looking for accessible vehicle hire, any ideas?
I am battling to find a suitable vehicle to hire, my disabled son and husband coming to UK on holiday and I can't find a suitable vehicle for his wheelchair abd all the luggage,bolus mom and dad - any suggestions? Heathrow to Kings Lynn.
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Access To Work Award for travel
Greetings one and all. I am new her and this is my first post so forgive me if I have missed any etiquette expectations :) I have been given an ATW Award for taxis to get me to work (and back). Given I work in a different county the award is high but it also means that I may have to have a personal outlay of £1600 per…
