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DVLA issues
This discussion was created from comments split from: DVLA are a joke at the moment.
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Urgently in need of a wheelchair
Good morning all, I am an international student with mobility impairment. I live in the North East England. I urgently need suggestions about how to buy a wheelchair preferably an electrically powered wheelchair and at what price? Thank you
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Hi, my name is bizzarebird! Accessibility travel research
Hi all i am starting early doing some research for travel in 2024. For 5 years I have remained at home but on the eve of my birthday … Friday 14th I will be 49. I don’t want to continue like this. So planning my 50th birthday and found Kendal in Cumbria. I started to think of places I want to visit but worry so much about…
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Days out
Hi all hope everyone OK where do people go for days out I been Duxford iwm museum had a fantastic day out but loads of walking
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Motability driving lesson scheme
Hi, this is my first post so apologies if it's not quite right. I successfully applied for a Motability car with the view it would be here in October though I've had a call today to say it will be delivered at the end of this month. I only have a provisional currently (there is another named driver with a full license) as…
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Upper limb disability/No Mobility access
Hello everyone, My son is 23,has just graduated from University in Animation and doing so well. I am very proud of him. He had an accident when he was 1yr old causing upper limb partial paralysis. He has restricted and weaked use of his arms ,hands and shoulders. He is desperate to drive,like all his friends,and also…
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Desperately wanting to learn to drive! (ADVICE NEEEDED!)
Hello all. I'm not sure if this is the right place to come but I'm looking for advice. I suffer from Quadreplegic Cerbral Palsy. I use an electric wheelchair on a daily basis and I'm looking into wanting to learn to drive. I would require a car whereby I can drive from my wheelchair and obviously would require specialist…
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Revoked Driving License (medical) but cannot get disabled rail card
My driving license was revoked due to poor eyesight, but I do not have a CVI and therefore cannot qualify for a disabled railcard. Does anyone have any advice on what to do? I asked the eye doctor and they seemed to only care about signing off CVIs with "significant impairment" whereas mine could only be considered…
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Motability points
Hi i am absolutely furious with my husband already so I don’t need any further judgement but he has managed to get two speeding tickets worth 6 points this month. Prior to this he has had a full clean license for 30 years! He is in the process of accepting them but I was wondering if this will mean my sons motsbility car…
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Registering car as tax exempt
I have pip higher rate mobility and a blue badge but i’m looking to change my car tax to that of exempt so i can then later register it as exempt from the congestion charge and ulez etc. I’m finding it hard finding the correct information though. I read online i go into the post office with the log book, mot and some kind…
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PIP freedom pass
Hi everyone, I have been awarded PIP for mobility and daily living and scored 12 and 13 points respectively. I was wondering if I can apply for a freedom pass but will that not allow me to learn how to drive? I do not have a license but was hoping to apply for the freedom pass but there’s a section where it says u need to…
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Hi, my name is buddy227! where is the switch on a green power mobility scooter?
where is the switch on a green power mobility scooter to make it 15mph
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Hi, my name is Andy60! Help with transport
I have had operation on my spire and because of this can only walk around my bungalow and garden cant do long walks the problem Is I'm having to use my mobility scooter to get around the buses wont take it only the trains in the past few years not had good life after leaving domestic abuse 4 year ago finally get some where…
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Hi, my name is kirkboy9! Need new free road tax certificate
Need new free road tax certificate
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Blue Badge application refused
Hi My wife Jolanda has limited mobility due to cancer affecting the spine and bones. She can only walk short distances with the aid of a rollator or frame. My application on her behalf for a Blue Badge has been refused, asking for more evidence which I can request, but also advising that a Blue Badge is only provided…
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Exploring some of your favourite places
For many people, travelling and seeing the world can be a frustrating experience within the disability community. I, myself have been fortunate to have many experiences having flown to America three times, however this is the only time whereby I've used a plane. Like many others, I find the logistics of flying stressful,…
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Motorized Mobility Scooter hire for one day.
Hi there i am visiting milton Keynes for 1 day in Aug, my ability to walk is hampered these days, due to a health condition, so i was looking to hire something seated to get around on whilst i am there. Not just for the shopping center (so the shopmobility won't do) but around the parks etc. Does anything like this exsit?…
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Hoist Rentals
Hi, I'm due to attend a friend's UK wedding next year and it'll be my first holiday I've planned myself. I use an electric wheelchair and require hoisting equipment for transfers. Does anyone know of any cheap hoist rental services? I can only seem to find month long rentals and I'll only need it for a couple of days. I'd…
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free lessons for carers
Hi, i have a disability car but sometimes i cannot use it due to the pain. This restricts me to going to appointments. I read somewhere and i cannot remember where that there is a scheme that can pay for so many driving hours for a carer, i would like to know if anyone knows anything about this. My daughter does not…
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Hoist fitting
Hi all I was just wondering where I can get my hoist fitted its a 40kg autochair lc range tried a lot of places but to no avail if I could get the manual instructions my local garage would do it but I can't find any would be grateful for any help I live in Lancashire
