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Hi, my name is Amante! Motobility stopped, but I'm on high mobility.
Hello to the Scope community š I'm referring to a lady who said her online application was stopped on the motability site. She had been awarded 4 years PIP at the higher mobility rate so well within date. The DWP confirmed her higher rate mobility award (didn't say whether PIP any other info). but it said she couldn't haveā¦
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Disabled parking
Hi, has anyone ever taken on their local council over disability parking? I live on a road where none of us have drives; one section of the pavements are enough for a pram only but either side of this there are many areas that you could park two cars next to each other and still allow scooters, prams etc to pass but youā¦
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Returned Motability car early but PIP payments reflect lower mobility rate
I returned my Motability car last month for several reasons and today I received my monthly PIP but when I calculated the amount; it was enhanced daily living plus standard mobility instead of enhanced mobility. To complicate matters, I got contacted recently about my PIP review and how someone will be in touch if I needā¦
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Hi, my name is Nannynutnut! I have paid my road tax in full as I had to change the class to disabled
I am a disabled driver in receipt of PIP I have paid my road tax in full as I had to change the class to disabled .. I now have my log book in disabled class but have been informed I can claim 50% of the tax I paid back ā¦ how do I do this please ā¦
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Taking adult son on holiday, is there an allowance of some sort?
Hi, can anyone help with some advice about taking our adult son on holiday and whether there is an allowance of some sort? Our son is in full time adult 1:1 (plus night) care and he would like to go on holiday somewhere warm, by the sea. Does the council have an allowance we can apply for? He would need 2 of us so we couldā¦
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Mobility - The Sun
Itās the Suns fault ā coming up with garbage articles such as - which really get the general public up in arms about how these millions of undeserving scrounging disabled can āownā a new car FOR FREE !! Next I can see āMobilityā going the way of āDaily Livingā
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Blue Badge Advice
My Blue badge is due to expire 14/06/2025 so I've recently received the email invitation to renew. I am on the Autism Spectrum and have minor physical ailments but they don't affect my walking distance. I sent in the renewal form, along with copies of my PIP award showing 12 points in "Planning and Following a Journey" asā¦
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Hi, my name is jhonterry! I'm disqualified from driving, but can my wife drive a Motability car?
i am currently disqualified from driving, my conviction start date was 26/10/2023 i believe i have to wait 5 years from this date to become illegible to "drive" a car on the mobility scheme, i am currently illegible to apply for a car because i meet all the requirements as i am on pip and have over 12 months left and i getā¦
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Hi, my name is BallinduneBeauty! Greenpower JH500 help needed.
Does anyone know how to take off rear nearside wheel as I have a puncture? Also, due to the puncture, I am thinking of replacing with solid tyres. Any recommendations please?
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Parking fine for Code 622
Hi folks, I need some advice on a PCN that was issued to me last week saying that I contravene the code 622 meansĀ "you parked with one or more wheels on or over a footpath or any part of a road other than the carriageway". This is a parking bay on my street as you can see in the picture attached. Cars are not expected toā¦
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Motability
Hi, Im looking at the motability scheme. I currently own my own car but due to complications from an inguinal hernia mesh repair two years ago, im struggling to sit upright. For off the shelf cars this is a massive hindrance as cars seem to be adopting an ever more upright seating position. I would like to build myselfā¦
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Ditching the 'L' plates
I'm going to spend some time looking through some of the discussions on here, but I just wanted to ask if I'm on the right track with my research. My friend is wanting to finally learn how to drive, but she's already anxious about how that will be navigated as a person living with a disability. I'm her biggest cheerleaderā¦
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Blue Badge Rejected- Appeal?
Hi everyone. I was recently rejected for a Blue Badge by my council. I have autism, anxiety, depression, and am currently on the pathway to being diagnosed with ADHD and Dyspraxia. I only had the option to apply online, so submitted my PIP letter (standard for both categories) and my autism diagnosis. I then got an emailā¦
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Daily Telegraph 17/03/2025
Want a brand new BMW? Just tell the DWP about your mental health If you want a new car, you have two choices. You can pay the list price like a sucker, or you can tell the Government about your mental health and have the state pay the vast bulk of the costs. Disgusting or what ?
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Hi, my name is BarryW66! I qualify for Disabled Roadtax. I took my private plate off ...
hi everyone, I'm new to scope Online community, it seemed a better place to post when it comes to questions around disability. I find posting on let's say A vehicle specific forum you get a lot of people just having a stab at giving a knowledgeable reply and quite often find that although they have good intentions, theyā¦
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at theā¦
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Mobility car crash
my wife was involved in an accident in my mobility car she was not at fault and the other party admitted full liability. problem is she is not a named driver because she has her own car, I had gone out for a little walk & didnāt feel well so I phoned her, she panicked and jumped in first car. I was only 1/2 mile away. Thisā¦
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Freedom pass and driving license
I've had a freedom pass for over 10 years. This was due to medication making me drowsy and unfit to drive. However, this is only at certain times of the day, or the year. For example, I take more medication through the winter months, making me more drowsy. Recently, to be more independant and less isolated, i decided Iā¦
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Just been banned from Motability, any advice?
Sorry newbie. I have just ordered my mew car and mobility have rang me up. My husband has had convictions last year and i genuingly didnt even think to make them aware. Now they have cancelled my new car and banned me for 2 yrs on the scheme. Is there anything at all i can do? Ive literally not stopped crying my car is theā¦
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Hi, my name is Carol12! I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people ...
I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people = I am 4 foot 5 inches. I find it difficult to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals. I have to use a cushion in my present car, but need something larger to allow for a scooter hoist and 2 scooters [one is my husbands] in the boot. I have a blueā¦
