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Windscreen cover easy to use for wheelchair users?
Hi all, I am looking for a windscreen cover (for sun or ice) but I have a fairly tall car and I am a chair user so looking to see what is a good one to use that would be easy to put on and off. I've seen one that uses magnets but some people say the wind is too strong for that type. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you!!
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Motability Car Security
I recently received my motability car and got a steering lock within the first week on Amazon. The steering lock cost me 54 pounds but even the manufacturers say it is not 100 percent guarantee that the car would be safe. To be fair, I didn't think things through before buying the lock. I am going to be paying 100 pounds…
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Hi, my name is karengr! wheelchair accessible holidays?
I am having a nightmare trying to book a holiday for myself and my husband who is a wheelchair user. We need an accessible room with a wetroom.Would like to go to the Costa del Sol, has anyone found anywhere that might be suitable before I just give up!
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Disability friendly taxi company in Sheffield
If you are having trouble getting a taxi which is wheelchair friendly I recommend the new firm Time Travel taxis, they are disability friendly and very reliable 0114 308 95 77 they are based in S4 area in Sheffield. My aunt uses them and says they have been brilliant, other firms she has been unable to get a wheelchair…
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Extended PIP but blue badge about to end
Hi, a few years ago I got a letter telling me my PIP award had been extended until July 25. My blue badge runs out in October. My local authority needs a year long award before they'll issue a blue badge, so I've messed up by not getting in touch early enough. What is the actual blue badge assessment like? If I don't apply…
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Motability if I have crashed recently
Hi, my partner has FND and is currently in the process for extending her PIP so we can get a motability car. I will be the named driver and on the insurance. However I recently had an accident in my current car which is a write off I would imagine, still dealing with insurance stuff. If I’ve had this crash and claimed…
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Applying for blue badge and told I need a reference? Welcome any advice
This discussion was created from comments split from: Blue badge .
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Refused Motability
I was refused motability insurance today when ordering my new car. I have got 12 speeding point 3 which expire in Nov this year. I went to court and was not banned due to needing my car for my disabled son. I have appealed but now have to wait 72 hrs for a decision. Has anyone else had this? I have not lost my license so I…
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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)…
