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How to decorate my wheelchair
Hiya I recently got my first wheelchair (it's a attendant propelled NHS one) and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for how to decorate it and make it more comfortable ready for my holiday up in Wales in a few weeks. This wheelchair isn't one I'll be in a huge amount but shall be used on days when my energy is…
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Unable to get a passport photo id for blue badge
I do not have a passport or driving licence, I need a passport style photo for a blue badge application plus housing application as I'm in a wheelchair. Can anyone advise?
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Disability Freedom Pass
Dear Comminity, I have PIP enchanced for both components. I've applied for a Disability Freedom Pass. But in the form they asked do I have a driving licence I said yes being honest. But haven't got a car and havent driven for 30 years. My licence I received at 18 and am now 56. Will I still get the freedom pass??? I hope…
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Motability & EV Charging
Something we discovered at a recent mobility show in Birmingham, Motability will cover the cost & install of an EV chargepoint. https://www.motability.co.uk/whats-available/electric-cars/charging/ Having tested a couple of cars at the show, IF I ever get a car again its def gonna be electric. And our landlord (Habinteg)…
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Holiday for young at heart aged 60, wheelchair user solo traveler
This would be my first solo holiday and wonder has anyone else done this. I just feel I need a holiday. Europe, cruise, bus trip but out of UK. Although I use a powerchair I do everything else non disabled can do and dont need support from others. Any ideas or experiences
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Insurance for privately installed boot hoists
Hi there looking to buy a used car and get a hoist installed privately (motability isn’t an option as my wife would be the primary driver and needs it for getting to work and her own social things). If anyone has done this, did it affect your insurance premiums at all? Just trying to get a sense so we’re not caught out…
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Ambulance transport question
I can't find an email address on their site. But I wanted to ask a question about this service and see if anyone else can answer it. I've very physically disabled all my life and had covid nearly 1.5 years ago that changed into long covid. I had thought I was going to recover. But gradually over time my mobility as gone to…
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Eurostar - assistance
Afternoon! First time posting. I've booked assistance for when I travel with the Eurostar this summer but they've said that I can only have 1 person with me. I'm travelling with my husband and 2 kids and don't really want to split us up but also don't feel like I can cope with the normal queue. Has anyone used it before?…
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Holidays
Hello Everyone. Travelling abroad in a couple of months on a coach trip. Have invisible disability, which may be an issue, may not. What sort of things do people do to take care of themselves when abroad. Will be travelling solo in a group. Any tips welcome. Also any companies that specialise in holidays for people with…
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Using my own car to drive clients about
Hello I have recently started work as a self employed PA. Today I was asked by family in front of the client to use my own car to take this lady to a cafe. Her mobility is poor and mood wise she can be quite volatile. I have business insurance so that wasn’t the issue. Guess I was taken aback at family expectations- why…
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Had a great month.
I passed my car theory test in May and my practical teat on 4th July... FREEDOM at last. Now I am driving 🚗 I am starting voluntary work with mental health hospitals soon. I got an 8 week course to do first. Hope your all doing well take care
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Flight issues
I have just seen an article on the BBC News website about a guy, with a wheelchair, on a flight who "was forced to crawl" to get off the aircraft. When you read deeper into the story, he was booked on a Ryanair flight which arrived at the dead of night in the airport, and the Handling company providing disabled assistance…
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DISABLED TAXIS
THIS IS TO SEE HOW MANY ARE AFFECTED BY TAXIS COMPANIES
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An Experience of Rail Replacement Services
I just thought I'd share this short saga. The long & short of it. I was travelling from Telford with the missus to a show in London Excell. Journey down was fine. And the Holiday Inn Camden Lock gave us a great room with a view over the hotel, good wet room etc. Public transport on the whole good. Some crowded buses, but…
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An experience of Rail Replacement Services
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Changing vehicle and taxation class to disabled1
Having a bit of a nightmare with this. Long story short. I bought a new vehicle two weeks ago privately and I sold my old vehicle a week ago also privately. I had to pay and tax the new vehicle two weeks ago to drive it away and I have received the new logbook just the other day. I transferred ownership of the one I sold…
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Car taking forever to get fixed!
My sons car went into The Ford Dealer on 10th April for its last MOT before getting his new one, it passed but died on the journey home! It took the engineers 10days to diagnose it needed a new engine, then there was a wait of several weeks for a decision as to who was going to pay for it. It had only done 24,000 miles, so…
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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…
