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Is there any adaptations for a car that I can drive?
I am a wheelchair user and can't move my legs, I also only have the use of one arm. Does anybody know if there are adaptations for a car that cater my needs? And how much it would cost and if there is any financial support available to help?
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Driving test
hi, just seeing if anyone is aware of any stipulations in doing a driving test in my motability car? Is it insured for this already or do I need to do anything. I can drive it with someone over the age of 21 with their license for 3 years as long as we are both on the insurance. Does this mean that person would have to be…
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Blue badge
hi my blue blue badge is up for renewal very soon but I’ve heard that dwp are taking over 12 months to do renewal of pip so will the council renew my blue badge or any idea how i what I should do thank
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Getting a mobility car. Not sure how to sort out my old car.
I have an old car that I have only just changed to disabled class ( or whatever it's called) Not even got the papers or refund back yet. and decided to go for a mobility car for peace of mind. Once I have got my new car what do I do? You can't have two cars with disabled class so do I have to try to sort it out before I…
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cancel my new car its here in next few weeks
hello my new cr is here in to weeks. i ordered a manual as it was cheaper.now i started regret it before i have got it as i have been driving a automatic fo 10 years now. is it to late to cancel my lease before the car arrives at the show room. any advice would be appreciated.
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Motability car cameras
Does anyone know whether you need permission from Motability or the dealer to get dash cameras installed in your Motability vehicle. Someone nearly crashed into me today and I realised even though he was driving on the wrong side of the road, I would prefer to have additional evidence if I needed to claim from insurance in…
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Theory Test
a family member who has recently diagnosis with ulcerative collitis. She previous took her theory just before covid . Due to lack of driving test available at she had retake the theory test again. She recently took the driving test again and unfortunately didn't pass. Her theory test is expiring soon now Can she appeal due…
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Fight to Fly Documentary - Wheelchair Users Experiences on Flights
I watched the documentary, Sophie Morgan's Fight to Fly, and I was appalled at the treatment of wheelchair users on planes. It was so difficult to watch, especially when one woman said she felt treated like 'luggage'. Changes definitely need to be made. Did anyone else see it? How did it make you feel? Has anyone…
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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…
