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Mobility scheme
Hi Looking for some advice on how the mobility scheme works and how long it takes. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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Loan to buy a car
Does borrowing money from the bank to buy a car, count as having more than £6000 if the bank pays it into your account or direct to the dealer?
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How do you apply for a mobility vehicle?
Recently had my assessment for PIP with Capita, which having read a number of websites and forums are by far the best Company when having a PIP assessment. I am 63 have a number of health issues. I wondered if anyone could advise me please regarding if I am eligible for mobility allowance, and at the higher rate, how do…
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Mobility scooter
Hi I am wondering if you can help me i just inquiring about a mobility scooter as I have siatca and I am finding it hard to walk
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Are screenshots of journeys by taxi acceptable evidence?
I have sent in screenshots of journeys by taxi and I phoned to see how long it would take 20 days which is crazy and they said they have received the information but couldnt tell me if the evidence was suitable. Any ideas if this would be accepted ? Thank you in advance.
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Can I get help with travel or blue badge for parking?
I've just claimed limited capability on uc and wondered if I can get help with travel or blue badge for parking as hospital is my 2nd home due to appointments....
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Motability and work query
I'm renewing my access to work claim and they're asking some questions about my partner driving the motability car to the station when I travel. I can't drive due to my disability,can't get to the station without a life, and he's named on the insurance. They're asking if he drives me to station and then comes home or if he…
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Hi, my name is Blu23S! Can I claim for free car tax as my wife has just been awarded PIP?
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Hi, my name is Amanda1972! How do I get a mobility scooter permit?
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Car tax
Is this still relevant "You can apply for exemption from paying vehicle tax if you get the: higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance ( DLA ) enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment ( ADP ) or 50% reduction in…
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Hi, my name is DaveDee933! Mobility Scooter speed
Came across this forum by chance when researching about Mobility scooters why theyare restricted to 8 mph in the UK, as usual government red tape dictating what we can and can't do. On long straight footpaths 4mph is boring.
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Hi, my name is Goj72000! Motability offering vehicle that isn't right for my lifestyle, any advice?
Motability I have been a member of the Motability scheme for more than 30 years and it has made a massive difference to my life in so many ways it is difficult to put in to words, but I am going to try. I have had 5 vehicles in that time: Nissan Micra, 2 Vauxhall Astra (Estate) and 2 Mercedes Sprinter vans. Each vehicle…
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Hospital transport
I suffer from severe Agoraphobia, which I have had for 45 years. Normally when I go to hospitals within my borough, transport is arranged to get me there and back. But I am now having to go through cancer treatment in a hospital in another borough. I cannot get to that hospital by myself because of my Agoraphobia, without…
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Free car tax as a carer?
has a paid carer for my partner on the highest rate of personal independence payment am i entitled to get free car tax i understand i can get it for my partener but she needs to be in the car which stops me from driving my car alone
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Copy of pip letter
I've lost my pip award letter and have requested a copy twice as they haven't turned up ive rang them again and they said they send another one. What I'm worried about is I'm getting a motability car in March and would need a pip letter to send to them. Any ideas on how to sort this
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Hi, my name is Samrory51! Do I need to go to the post office to tax my vehicle?
hello! My son is 35 and has CP. He does not live with me but my car is registered as disabled class as I do all the ferrying. last year I was able to tax it over the phone. This year they have sent me a “V11z”. I tried to tax it on line but it does not recognise the exemption certificate. I tried to call but cannot get…
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Travelling to new york
Hi I'm travelling to new York with my mum and sister from Manchester on 29th of November till 4th December. Got spastic quadriplegia full time wheelchair user. Any tips or advice?
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Green Power
Although I don't usually watch the BBC One show, I was told to last night because they had a Watchdog report on Green Power Mobility, a company with which we currently have ongoing issues. On the 28th of August 2024, my wife ordered a model called Fastest, she ordered it with additional items. Removable Lithium Battery…
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Need advice about travel insurance
Hi advice please regarding travel insurance. Thank you
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Directline query
Hello. Had a non fault accident this week after someone ran into my motability vehicle this week. I'm rather unimpressed with Directlines handling of the situation. In the past local to me garages have always repaired motability vehicles. I live in a fairly large town with lots of major garages. Directline have said my…
