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Motability and work query
I'm renewing my access to work claim and they're asking some questions about my partner driving the motability car to the station when I travel. I can't drive due to my disability,can't get to the station without a life, and he's named on the insurance. They're asking if he drives me to station and then comes home or if he…
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Hi, my name is Blu23S! Can I claim for free car tax as my wife has just been awarded PIP?
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Hi, my name is Amanda1972! How do I get a mobility scooter permit?
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Car tax
Is this still relevant "You can apply for exemption from paying vehicle tax if you get the: higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance ( DLA ) enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment ( ADP ) or 50% reduction in…
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Hi, my name is DaveDee933! Mobility Scooter speed
Came across this forum by chance when researching about Mobility scooters why theyare restricted to 8 mph in the UK, as usual government red tape dictating what we can and can't do. On long straight footpaths 4mph is boring.
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Hi, my name is Goj72000! Motability offering vehicle that isn't right for my lifestyle, any advice?
Motability I have been a member of the Motability scheme for more than 30 years and it has made a massive difference to my life in so many ways it is difficult to put in to words, but I am going to try. I have had 5 vehicles in that time: Nissan Micra, 2 Vauxhall Astra (Estate) and 2 Mercedes Sprinter vans. Each vehicle…
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Hospital transport
I suffer from severe Agoraphobia, which I have had for 45 years. Normally when I go to hospitals within my borough, transport is arranged to get me there and back. But I am now having to go through cancer treatment in a hospital in another borough. I cannot get to that hospital by myself because of my Agoraphobia, without…
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Free car tax as a carer?
has a paid carer for my partner on the highest rate of personal independence payment am i entitled to get free car tax i understand i can get it for my partener but she needs to be in the car which stops me from driving my car alone
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Copy of pip letter
I've lost my pip award letter and have requested a copy twice as they haven't turned up ive rang them again and they said they send another one. What I'm worried about is I'm getting a motability car in March and would need a pip letter to send to them. Any ideas on how to sort this
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Hi, my name is Samrory51! Do I need to go to the post office to tax my vehicle?
hello! My son is 35 and has CP. He does not live with me but my car is registered as disabled class as I do all the ferrying. last year I was able to tax it over the phone. This year they have sent me a “V11z”. I tried to tax it on line but it does not recognise the exemption certificate. I tried to call but cannot get…
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Travelling to new york
Hi I'm travelling to new York with my mum and sister from Manchester on 29th of November till 4th December. Got spastic quadriplegia full time wheelchair user. Any tips or advice?
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Need advice about travel insurance
Hi advice please regarding travel insurance. Thank you
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Directline query
Hello. Had a non fault accident this week after someone ran into my motability vehicle this week. I'm rather unimpressed with Directlines handling of the situation. In the past local to me garages have always repaired motability vehicles. I live in a fairly large town with lots of major garages. Directline have said my…
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Only 11 months left on PIP, need 12 to tax, any help?
hi, can anyone advise me please, just changed my car but have only 11 months left on my pip and need 12 months to tax at post office , been on hold to dwp for 40 mins then got cut off after 2 mins talking and no call back. thanks for any help
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dieselgate/emissiongate
Is anyone going through this process with their motability car & if so how are you doing. I'm just about to start so just wanted some advice 🥹
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Hi, my name is sideshowsuzy! I am on my 2nd scooter now. I have one to sell for spares or repairs.
Hello everyone I am on my 2nd scooter now. I have one to sell for spares or repairs. It still runs and Im tempted to save it for the tyres bulbs new batteries etc. I have the Unique 500 now which I'm paying for monthly. I love it but sometimes it feels a little like it may tip over. I need reassurance about that. The old…
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Hi, my name is oldbob! how can i get a blue badge?
how can i get a blue badge?
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Motability car on order, but have had a non fault accident....
Hi there, We've got a motability on order for my mum. Initially we did application and declared current claims and the like on the application. My dad had 2 at fault accidents in the last 5 years and I had 0, in our own cars. Fast forward to the last couple of weeks, I've had a non fault accident in my own car in which the…
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Class 3 mobility scooter road legal, road use!
disabled male. Wheelchair & mobility scooter user. Have experienced using class 3 mobility scooter on the road, and laws around the use, if under the influence, because of thc medication or alcohol. Anyone else had an experience of the police stopping a class 3 mobility scooter on the road????
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Diamond Travelcard C
Hi, I have a diamond travelcard C. I am able to navigate known routes on my own. I only need a companion on unknown routes. Please can anyone confirm that this is correct as I've been challenged by the same bus driver twice in the past week, due to my travelling alone. - all others have been fine. I would really appreciate…
