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mobility
im not sure what to do. my elderly parents care for my sister. they have just chose a nissan leaf on motability. with a high lip on the boot which is hard enough to put a manual w.chair in. but unable to fit the electric chair in. they chose this car as they can no longer 'lift' the electric w.chair... Also my sister gets…
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Hi, my name is roger wilsher! I would like to get a Blue Badge
I am a Covid survivor who is receiving PIP because I am not able to move as well as I used to having been in an induced coma for eight weeks and in a hospital bed for six months. I would like to get a Blue Badge but need a copy of my PIP assessment letter. How can I get this?
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Portable Oxygen cylinder car insurance
Hi has anyone had trouble with car insurance in regards to transporting portable oxygen cylinders. I sent my car insurance company the standard BOC transporting of Oxygen cylinders in my car and got this response from them. They have take note of it but will not cover any claims which involves the explosion of oxygen…
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How do i apply for a blue badge
Hi to all, How do i apply for a blue badge so my daughters can take me to hospital appointments is hubby is unwell. I am registered as partially sighted and use crutches ect. Sparklebright63.
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Hi, my name is stanann! Do I have to pay for my carer on my cruise?
Do I have to pay for my carer on my cruise
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Motability
Need help! So when I was 17 I was entitled to have a motability car obviously I didn’t have a driving liscene so my mom got the car. She then got a 2 year ban which now over. I went today to get a car in my own name as I have recently passed my test. My account was restricted they have told me to appeal against it by email…
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Hi, my name is kay1960! can anyone advice me about a grant for the advanced motor mobility deposit
hi nice to meet you all, can anyone advice me about a grant for the advanced motor mobility deposit, i paid my own advanced payment for my first car and the lease ends jan 2024, so will seen need to start deciding on next car,we are not on benifits but the increased advanced payment is too much for us, and read about a…
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Hi, my name is javid! Where to get the road tax reduction certificate
I am on standard rate of pip and have a Blue badge. I get 50% road tax discount but the long procedure to first pay full money n after receive have back from dvla, the post office girl told me that I can get the "Road tax 50% reduction Cert from the dwp, but I'm struggling as whom to contact. Can any one help please?
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Wheelchair user - travel insurance to cover wheelcair in case of damage or theft
Hi there I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good travel insurer. My daughter is travelling to France via Eurostar. I am currently looking at quotes but thought it would be a good idea to check with the Scope community to see if anyone has any advice or recommendations. She is travelling using a wheelchair that…
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Hi, my name is C4rm3nruth Could I have a tax exemption cert?
Vehicle tax exemption cert
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Tax for disabled
My daughter is my carer takes me to hospital appointments shopping etc can she get the tax on her car and still use it when she not with me
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Hi, my name is Ellisha101! Car Tax as a Blue Badge holder
Hi, I'm after some advise if anyone could help. My partner is the carer to our son. My son who is 7 gets high rate care DLA and low rate mobility. He also has a blue badge. We have just bought a larger car due to needing excess of things for our son on journeys Could we get help with the car tax with him being a blue badge…
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Proof of address as a student for bus pass
Hi. So I finally got the tribunal to accept my PIP, which allows me to apply for a disabled bus pass. However, I'm a student, living away from home, and all the typical proof of address stuff (bank statement, drivers license etc) would show my home address, which is not the county/region that I actually would benefit from…
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Disabled Person Railcard
According to a BBC Sounds MoneyBox Podcast (I can't rember which one), not all the eligibity criteria for a disabled persons rail card is on the website where you would purchase the card. There are other conditions too for which you can get the railcard. Does a Scope advisor know what these are please? Some of the…
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Motarbility/PIP
hi, I suffer with RA I’ve just been awarded my enhanced rate of pip for mobility and daily living, and wondered if anyone knows about the Motarbility, I’m looking at getting a car but wanted to know if I can ask for optional extras on a car and pay the difference?
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Hi, I'm Trish1966! Can my GP charge £20 for a blue badge support letter?
Hi all I'm struggling with fibromyalgia, arthritis and dodgy mental health issues. I am alone only 1 real friend who is ace. I was going to aqua aerobics 3-4 times a week but now I have a fungal infection in all my fingernails so have been advised by GP not to get hands wet for a length of time while they sort out how to…
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Hi, my name is Sugarbear173! Anyone else having difficulties with a Disabled Persons Railcard
Is Anyone else having difficulties trying to renew or apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Keep getting an "error 500 Oops message - we are trying to fix the problem" whether I use a Computer or an up to date version of the Railcard APP
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Blue badge health assessment
Hi everyone, My sister is renewing her Westminster White/ Blue badges, although she is having enhanced PIP she has to fill an occupational health form and now she is called to attend a face to face health assessment, so she is very anxious and wondering what would happen during this kind of assessment as she always been…
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Hi, my name is leejohn! applying for discount road tax
i like to apply for discount on road tax.my wife is on enhanced pip rate. how do i start to apply
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Hi, my name is donal6158! experience of flying with electric wheelchair placed in hold
Hi. Has anyone any experience of flying overseas and having their electric wheelchair placed in the hold? I ask as my son has been told he can’t fly from Bristol to Barcelona as Bristol airport don’t have the equipment to load his chair onto the hold. This is after EasyJet made hi. Book and pay for his flight before…
