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Hi, my name is DH1984!
After 12 months of waiting, I finally had had my PIP tribunal. I have been awarded enhanced rate mobility and wish to apply for a motobility car. I'm 40 years old and held my licence for 25 months. I have had 2 accidents in that time. One my fault the other was definitely 50/50 but it went down as my fault on the insurance…
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Hi, I'm Littlefatfriend! Does anyone know when electric seats became commonplace in sports cars?
I've had my spinal injury (complete, T4) for 34 years. The electric seats which are now fitted to my Jaguar XKR (and many other newish cars) don't fold backwards all the way, preventing me getting my wheelchair into the car. Does anyone have any idea when electric seats became commonplace in sports car please? It can be a…
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London Northern railway
Just wondering if opinions have changed about the new trains on the Hereford - Worcester- onwards? I thought they were meant to be accessible? in my opinion these aren't. I normally can use trains without assistance. It's lucky I was with a family member - it's a disgrace- I found it unacceptable to need help in this…
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Hi, my name is Edjh! QFlye difficulties, any ideas?
just had a QFlye delivered . not the best experience battery charger missing, Remote did not work or is there a secret to operating it?
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Help advise about Motability
Can someone advise me please on Motability cars? I had a Renault Austral on March 1st 2024 on Motability and that had to be terminated within six months due to its reliability and the engine whining so badly. I paid an AP of £2,500 myself. I then got an electric Volkswagen ID3 on October 10th on Motability and I paid an AP…
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Hi, my name is lonewolf1973! Quingo sport problems, any ideas?
Is there any advice I can get on my quingo sport. Batteries are fine. Replaced fuses to the Batteries but won't come to life. I was out on it 3 months ago and come down a dropped curb and it just gave up and died. Help me, I'm a 51 year old disabled man with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis also asthma. I use it as…
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help with fault Greenpower 500
I found this group while looking for answers to my mobility scooter problems. I found some discussion re Greenpower 500. Is anyone any good at diagnosing faults? Thanks
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Accessing the village on a mobility scooter.
Hi everyone I hope this is the right place for my question. My daughter has left sided hemiplegia and tires easily. She has been gifted a small mobility scooter by her Grandma, who barely used it. We live in a rural village with very narrow, uneven paths and after going out with her today it's now apparent the only way to…
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Motorbility
I had a horrible accident on the first of the month where the road was slippery and my car spun out on the roundabout making me realise my Insurance and breakdown wasn't worth the paper it was written on. After a terrible ordeal where I was kidnapped by the rescue truck to his garage I was just glad to be home after 30…
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Hi, my name is Afagh! patients transport refusing transport. Help please.
Hi All I am tetraplegic, spinal fractures and cancer patients. I nee to have epidural for spine next tuesday patients transport refusing transport. I can get to hospital by a lift but coming back i have to lay down. I have complained its fallen on deaf ears. Help please
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ULEZ in Hounslow and Greenwich
What are our thoughts on ULEZ? With what is in the news recently about seizing vehicles' I wanted to get peoples opinion? I am also studying ULEZ for my dissertation project for my final year at University it would be a great help if you could answer either survey! Greenwich: Hounslow:
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Lightest weight ramp
Hi there everyone. I'm after the lightest weight ramp possible to carry on the back of my son's wheelchair. Does anyone have any recommendations ? Thanks , Emma
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ULEZ Charge
In August 2023 the ULEZ is expanding to my area unfortunately my car which is diesel Registered in 2015 and still under finance doesn’t meet the requirements so will cost me £12-50 a day, is there anything I can do?to either cut the cost, I’m currently on PIP standard rate mobility and standard for living any help would be…
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Cancelled mobility car order, when can I order a new car?
Hi Do I have to let mobility know that I have cancelled my mobility car order? Unfortunately I’ve had to cancel my mobility car order, because of my circumstances at present I can’t meet the advance payment, I have let the dealership know, they are totally fine with the cancellation. Also when can I order a new car?…
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Travel insurance
Hi folks, I’m new here. I am travelling abroad for the first time since I became ill. I was wondering if anyone can recommend good travel insurers?
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Sat Nav
Are there any suitable apps for people who use mobility scooters? There are plenty of apps for cars, motorbikes, buses, taxies even walking routes, but not found anything for mobility scooters
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50% reduction on car tax, how does this work?
I have just been told that I am entitled to a 50% reduction on my car tax due to my mobility status. I am now waiting for my certificate of entitlement to arrive, but need to know what to do when it arrives. Do I just take the certificate to the post office to tax my car or do I send it to DVLA for re-classification to the…
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Mobility
Hi I'm due a payment next Thursday for pip. But collect my car 3 days before this. Will the full amount be taken of this month? Confused how it works
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Mobility Component
Hi I recently gave my car back to Motability on the 2nd September. I was wondering how long it will be before I get my Mobility Component back. I am claiming ESA and PIP. My mobility component of ESA was £75.75 a week. Should I get this back automatically and how long should it take?
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I need a wheelchair but service is taking some time
hi all I’m Danny 54 years old I have Disability/Mobility problems. It has now come to pass I will have to use a wheelchair which has made me anxious and confused on what I need and the costs. I have been referred to the wheelchair services but the time waiting for a appointment and to receive a chair that is acceptable for…
