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Blue badge
Iam on pip low rate on care. I got ten points on the mobilty side. Planning and following a journey. It's says I need help following a unfamiliar journey. So I have asked for a blue badge. Only to be told by Norfolk county council that I can't have one because it doesn't say I get anxious or scarred going out ECT. I was a…
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Applying for a provisional licence
Our son wants to apply for a provisional licence. I wasn't sure if his problems needed to be declared to the DVLA so I rang the so-called helpline for more info, but they weren't helpful at all. I spoke to a rather angry man who said if I had any queries about him we should visit the GP and they would be able to tell us if…
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New to being disabled/wheelchairs/motability so many questions...
Dear All, I have recently applied for PIP and hope given the profound disability I have suffered that they will award enhanced. I am awaiting the report as it would appear they chose to perform a paper based assessment. I have lost use of my legs and am now weak in one arm, the other not great but good enough. I can still…
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Teenage driving.
I would love any advice from those who have gone before about learning to drive etc. We applied for a provisional license for my son and this is still ongoing (nearly a year now although the dvla say they have all the information required and it is in the hands of the medical team) then I understand he will need an…
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Train and bus travel
Hi, I am hoping to try a train and bus journey later this year. I have never been on a train or bus since being a powerchair user due to pain which is worsened by bumps and vibrations. I have always travelled by WAV. I know there are some horror stories. What do I need to do? Any advice and tips would be gratefully…
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DISABLED PARKING
I have noticed that disabled parking spaces are used very often being removed from use whenever there is a council sponsored fair for fair traders and whenever there is any maintenance work. I wish this practice to end I live in Surrey What have you found?
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Information about using class 2 mobility scooter on buses
Hi looking for information about class 2 mobility Bootie buggy on buses please
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DLVA
hello - i was awarded hrm by tribunal in dec 2019 which was backdated to aug 2018,when i first made my claim, does anyone know if i can claim backdated vehicle tax exemption back to aug 2018 - also, i am a single parent and use my car for work - which directly benefits my daughter for whom the DLA is awarded - can i…
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Car insurance for ex-motability customer
So the dreaded hand back of car to Motability nears and I'm scouring the cheapies at local dealers for a car. I rang RSA and was told I would have to wait for a letter detailing my claims history which isn't conducive to getting a quote atm. I have been using Confused.com, RSA recommended Autonet but I'm not convinced I…
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Blue badge assessment
My disabled son was awarded 4 points for moving around and 12 points for planning and following a journey PIP-higher mobility rate.I applied for a blue badge from my local council instead for the badge to be issued I was directed to the assessor for assessment. Please does anyone know if I can use the new legislation that…
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Use if Motorbility car
My husband has recently been awarded higher rate mobility and is considering getting a mobility car next year. Currently he does not have a car as following an accident he sold it as he couldn’t get in and out of it. At the time of his accident I didn’t have a car as we were considering if we really needed a car each as he…
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Motability tracker
Hi guys, just after a little advice. We have just put in a application for our first motability car for my son who suffers from numerous health and mental conditions. After my son reading into Motability terms/conditions etc he has read that they sometimes fit tracking devices on vehicles. Obviously this is no issue…
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Daughter gets low rate mobility DLA, would I be eligible for a discount for road tax?
Hiya, new to all this, I have a 10 year old daughter who is autistic and is on high rate care, low rate mobility, would I be eligible for a discount for road tax?
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Blue badge fraud up 18%, say official figures
Prosecutions for misuse of blue badges increased by nearly 18% in the last financial year in England, new figures have shown. There were 1,432 prosecutions between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019, according to a Department for Transport report. But slightly more than a third (34%) of local authorities do not have a policy…
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Blue badge
As anyone been asked by council for another form to be filled in if you hav go ASD pls
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Motability choices, adaptions and affordability.
Just picked my new motability lease car. But think I may of made a bit of a slip up. I like to think I always choose wisely and carefully. But due to an adaption I’ve just discovered exists but is not suggested in the general description of adaptions available on the scheme, I might of needlessly restricted my choice of…
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Parking outside house
Hi, So my partner is recently disabled (primary progressive MS) and has been awarded the highest levels of PiP and we are awaiting assessment for disabled facilities grant to build a wheelchair accessible downstairs space. We have planning permission for that. My partner can walk short distances with help and his…
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Lost guidelines in where I can park. Help please.
Hi all I recently got my blue badge but cannot find the guidelines anywhere can you please let me know where I am allowed to park red box, yellow lines, double yellow etc and please please specify where I definitely cannot park. Thanks to those that can reply. X
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Disabled driving assessment
Could someone help me. My 20 year old daughter has cerebral palsy. Can anyone recommend a driving assessment centre for my daughter. We are based in the Essex area please.
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Where can I get advise for Disabled Motoring adaptions
Hi all, I am new to this site, so firstly hello to everyone. I was wondering if anyone could help. My son is 17 and has mild left side Hemiplegia. He doesn't currently receive mobility PIP. He is currently learning to drive and needs adaptions to drive. I was wondering if there is any websites or anything out there that…
