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The RSA motability won't insure me due to a conviction, can I do anything?
Hi i was the named driver on the scheme for 7 years last year i had a car accident after 20 mins of an altacation i left the scene i was charged with failing to stop at an accident the rsa will not insure me due to this conviction i plead guilty to this after seeking legal advise from a solicitor this as resulted in no car…
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How do you access pip points?
I require a bus pass but can't find anywhere how do I go about getting one?
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Hi, my name is HarrySolomons12! How can I find out when my motability ban ends?
I got banned from the motability scheme for 1 year due to multiple claims how do I find out when the ban ends and if I can rejoin, any help much appreciated, thank-you
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Lower rate mobility conundrum
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any advice? I get high rate daily living but lower rate mobility for PIP ( because I can according to their criteria move between 20-50 meters) so I don’t qualify for Motability. However, bus stops tend to be more than 50 meters apart! So I cant reliably use buses but also could definitely not…
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Disabled Bus Pass usage times help!
Hello! I've recently been awarded standard daily and enhanced mobility PIP due to a seizure disorder. I have visited my local council website (Shropshire) to apply for a bus pass. However, it states that the pass can only be used between 9.30 and 11.00 am on weekdays. Does this mean I have to make both outward and return…
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Disabled Driver has licence revoked by DVLA
Hi all, this week I have had my drivers licence revoked/cancelled by DVLA following having had an anonymous complaint made against me by a neighbour. I have had to attend a medical examination which was intrusive after being questioned by an appointed medical practitioner for DVLA if I misused alcohol and elicit drugs. I…
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1-year PIP extensions & Motability
I am currently in a PIP extension for 6 months. I currently have a 3 year old Motability car on a lease which has been extended past 3 years due to me not having the 12 months left on my PIP award required to choose a new car. I have read that they are now giving out 1-year PIP extensions for people who are currently…
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Motability car rules
Hi I’m new to the forum and am looking for info on Motability
car rules. A work colleague’s son has had mobility cars for the past 20
years. However, he doesn’t drive but gets the car for his dad. His son never
goes out or makes use of the car as a passenger, his dad uses it for work, holidays
ect. Apparently, Motability…
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Travelling to the USA with controlled meds
Just wondering if anyone could help me, I'm travelling to the USA for a wedding with my controlled meds, has anyone done this before? And could tell me how I apply for this to happen, as can't seem to find a definitive answer. I also will need my wheelchair and leg braces and back brace (I have Eds) many thanks everyone Xx
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GP & Blue badge help 😑
Hi all. First time posting here but I do lurk a lot! I’ve got severe anxiety, Autism and some back issues but haven’t taken meds for any of it from the doctor for 3-4 years, mainly because my anxiety stops me going to appointments. I’m going through pip at the moment, but in the mean time I was hoping to get a blue badge…
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Need advice on parking issues at home
I live in a mid-terraced house, the parking is awful at the best of times, the council said (around 5 years ago now) that there's nothing they will do about it, they also don't offer blue badge bays for badge holders... All (3) people in my house are disabled with limited mobility, we have a motability car but more often…
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Travel Abroad mobility issues
Good Morning I was a keen traveller in Europe before my health issues worsened, hopefully someone with experience can advise me whether travelling is an option or a pipe dream. I am 72 with stroke and COPD so I can't walk distances and get out of breath very quickly. I have used Special Assistance at airports, been on the…
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Free car tax - but.......
Have any of you actually used the benefit of free car tax - that comes with enhanced PIP Mobility ?For myself - it involves a trip to the post office in the next town reasons : (https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/98076/post-office-closure#latest)A 25 mile round trip !Disabled car owners are going to have poor mobility -…
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Car tax PIP enhanced
Our son has just been awarded enhanced PIP. Can my husband claim free car tax? We have one car which we own. This is used to take our son to his activities and my husband uses his car for food shopping and general errands. From January he will be in the office 2 days a week (currently working from home)
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The garage tried to tax my car using my pip yearly update letter. It was rejected. What should I do?
Hi, Im a registered disable driver with a blue badge. I dont pay road tax. Im changing my car and the garage tried to tax it using my pip yearly update letter. This was rejected. Can someone please tell me what I need to sort this?
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What cars are better
Please can any one advise on what cars are better for lifting some in and out to wheelchair to front passenger side, passenger has recently lost use of both leggs and does not want to use wheel chair access car. Thanks
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Hi, my name is Soozieloo_1! Any grants available to fix my car?
Hi . I was wondering if there were any grants available to fix my car. I am disabled and suffer social anxiety and agrophobia and it is the only way I can get out of the house. I don't drive myself as I have to be sedated so I don't have a panic attack . My carer drives me. I have to attend my gp and hospital often. I…
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£350 of Motability's 'Good Condition Bonus' to be paid early
Motability have announced this week that £350 of scheme user's 'Good Condition Bonus' will be paid early, to help with the cost of living. You can read more about what all this means if you're a Motability customer on their website: There are also changes for any new leases ordered on or after 1st October 2022. This means…
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Hi, my name is patch2132! Can I get a government grant for advance payment on disabled vehicle?
Hi, I am on pip can I get a government grant? for advance payment on the disabled vehicle
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Motability Costs - You're Views.
Hi all, Might be interesting if everyone got a pen and paper out and worked out how much money (especially 5 year leases) they are over paying Motability in my opinion. Then check how much that wheelchair/scooter etc. is to buy new and see the difference. I just found out that the chair I have only cost £5999 from supplier…
