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Learner driver scheme
Hi all just wondering if anyone had used the scheme for pip recievers to have 40 hours of driving lessons??? Is the scheme very difficult to access and navigate?? Any information from someone who has used this would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, my name is TrishDavies! need advice on how to see the sea
I have Cp Ms but live independently my husband is unfortunately in a care home and I need to have a day out now and again but have no transport I use a walker with a seat which is useful for me need advice on how to see the sea
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Anxiety about travel since covid lockdowns
When comes to traveling or going away some where I can't bring myself to go after bad anxitey panic attack and know not only am missing out on trips is also costing me money for northing. Over think before imagine worse case scenario over and over I allways end up with sick feeling and overwhelmeing anxitey. I used travel…
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Hi, I'm looking for accessible vehicle hire, any ideas?
I am battling to find a suitable vehicle to hire, my disabled son and husband coming to UK on holiday and I can't find a suitable vehicle for his wheelchair abd all the luggage,bolus mom and dad - any suggestions? Heathrow to Kings Lynn.
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Access To Work Award for travel
Greetings one and all. I am new her and this is my first post so forgive me if I have missed any etiquette expectations :) I have been given an ATW Award for taxis to get me to work (and back). Given I work in a different county the award is high but it also means that I may have to have a personal outlay of £1600 per…
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Hi, my name is plattlesley! Wanted to share my experience with Motability
jus just wanted to share an experience I had today. I picked up my brand new Motability car this afternoon, drove 50 miles and decided to stop off and get something to eat in then when we went to set off again the car wouldn’t start. By the time the car broke down the garage I bought the car from was closed. I called…
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Hi, I'm karateman65! What help can I get with running my car?
Hi everyone I am a full time carer for my partner who is disabled I receive carers allowance plus universal credit but would like to know what other help I can get running my cat
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Hi, I'm misty1996! How do I get proof of disability tax for the car?
how do i get proof of disability tax for the car
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Hi, my name is dooki! Asking about bus seats…
Hi just wondering if anyone has any tips for putting up bus seats. I use the bus regularly but nearly always the seat is down in the space reserved for wheelchair users. Some of them are very heavy but all awkward to reach and push up especially as there’s usually a bar between me and the seat. Seems like something would…
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Hi, my name is dfk4582! anyone travel by airplane to go on a cruise? wheelchair user
anyone travel by airplane to go on a marella cruise wheelchair bound
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ESD
Can anyone help me apply for the above Emotional Support Dog? I am unable to use public transport as I get overwhelmed by crowds of people due to my disability. So i am stuck in the house, I love all animals and having a dog would really help lift my depression . Thanks
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Rail travel aboard - ID proof of disability
Hi 👋 I am hoping to travel in Germany and Poland this summer and I can see you can get disabled rail fares. But I can’t seem to get an answer on what is required or accepted as proof of disability for ID purposes. Has anyone got any experience?
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PIP car tax question?
Hi, I get Pip and I don't have a car but my husband does, we live remotely and he does all the shopping other than what delivered online. He takes me to the GP surgery and hospital for appointments etc and does not work as he is now retired. He is worried about me applying for free car tax for his car as he said if he…
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Enquiry
Hi all do you know of any door to door disabled transport pick up please ,I’m not able use normal public transportation or go out on my own thankyou all #transport #enquire
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Hi, my name is unjust! My licence has now been revoked.
Hi all. Got a provisional licence, learning to drive. Sister has wrote to DVLA to say I am medically unfit due to being Alcohol dependent. My licence has now been revoked. Any advice please
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recovery deals?
Hi i was wondering if anyone has information on any discount available by the rac etc for blue badge holders.
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Hi, my name is meandmurphy! Dutch reach for drivers
Hi. My main disability is Lumbar Spondylosis. I drive most days. If you keep up with the Highway Code, you will have seen the new rule for getting out of the car. It’s known as the DUTCH REACH. Because of my back problems, I can’t do the DUTCH REACH. Does anybody know if I can get a disabled sticker warning cyclists about…
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Your parking mistakes whilst using a BlueBadge.
A little sidetrack from my BlueBadge rules thread. What mistakes have you made whilst using your Blue Badge to park? i.e Thought parking was free when you should have paid?Pips on the kerb which you failed to notice your fault or not?Overstayed the limit for health reasons? Other? Hoping this gets some comments that we can…
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Changing nominated driver
How do 8 make my husband my nominated driver. I want to claim reduction in road tax. The car is registered in his name. He very rarely uses the car when I am not in it. I need it for shopping, Dr appointments, hospital appointments and to get out and about.
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Approved for Blue Badge (PIP standard rate). Some questions.
Sorry if this will be explained in the pack with the new badge but I have some questions I cannot find answers to. Scored 10 points on the mobility section of PIP which seemed to fastrack the Blue Badge award. PIP backdated to May 2022 where it increased from standard living to standard living and mobility. Award letter…
