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I have the blue badge at last
I applied to the council again because of my hearing loss , it causes me balance issues . I explained this and I was asked for the proof , I sent it and straight away that day I was sent an email to pay , got to wait 10 working days now for it to arrive . Just waiting now for my pip reassessment to come back , hope I get…
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Hi, my name is AndyPagin! My wife has had mobility problems for about a year now due to an ongoing..
My wife has had mobility problems for about a year now due to an ongoing severe leg ulcer, She can only walk very short distances. I'm considering buying a basic wheelchair, purely to take her for hospital appointments by a patient transport ambulance. Something I can push (ie. doesn't need the big wheels), with brakes,…
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Blue Badge moving into new area with different council
Hello My partner has a blue badge and we are hopefully moving into a different council area in a couple of months. This will be 5 hours away from current area What do we do about the blue badge, as we are moving and he will still need one when we move to the new area ? I was not sure if our blue badge would be valid in a…
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Hi, my name is DMAndrews! DWP say I am not entitled to 0 car tax?
Hi, I paid 0 car tax last year due to disability. This year they are asking for a certificate of entitlement which I do not have and D.W.P.are now saying I am not entitled?
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Hi, my name is BlueMac! I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500...
Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500, it's not been looked after either. Had to buy new batteries, new charger (wasn't the correct one!), needs a left hand rear wheel arch(zip tied together), new rear/brake bulb holder(melted for some reason and can't find a replacement anywhere, GP far too…
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Mobility Scooter Insurance
My quote this year from Mark Bates is over £300. This is for insurance, plus breakdown/repairs etc. Do any of you have an companies to recommend?
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Hi, my name is JACKMCHAMMOCKLASHING! Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter...
Hi everyone, Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter, and need all the advice I can get, I am 80 yrs old, and the only way I can get about is with my mobility scooter I did not have a lot of cash, so I bought a cheap scooter a Greenpower JH500 Not very quick and it seems to becoming a buy cheap buy twice type of…
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Hi, my name is Perry_Stalsis! Looking for a mobility scooter...
Hello 6th week in hospital having radiotherapy for cancer. Hoping to be back home late next week. My mobility is quite ìmpaired so I will be looking for a mobility scooter. My ability to drive isn't affected, just can't walk far. I have a dog, currently being walked by my wife and other family members. I'd love to…
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Scooter
I’m in the market for mobility scooter too but no experience with these
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Hi, my name is maggiemoon! I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm ...
I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm waiting on knee replacement
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Hi, my name is Divaling! interested in buying an electric wheelchair so doing a lot of research ...
Hi, pleased to join and hope I learn things of interest to me. Divaling
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ZT500 battery charger split, any ideas please?
hi I’ve got the ZT500 but the on the batter charger transformer box has split, Need to Open the box to repair it but it won’t split apart, any ideas please?
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Hotels or Holiday Lets with Electric bed and wetroom
Hi, my name is Kathy, and I am looking for a hotels or holiday lets within the UK that have an electric bed and wetroom. Previously have holidayed in The Netherlands and found a great hotel there, however would like to try the UK this time.
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Driving lessons for learning disabilities people
Hi, my son who has learning disabilities wants to learn how to drive an automatic car and learn off road, ie, private grounds or some venue. We live in Oxfordshire, so if anyone can point us in the right direction as to who could offer the above, please do let me know, many thanks, in advance. Cheers, M.
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Online checker reveals you have a Motability car!! 😡
This is disgraceful, I’ve just used an online car status checker and all my finance and car details are public!! Why is this allowed?? resentment of the Motability scheme is at an all time high and certain spiteful individuals and busy bodies are finding out disabled people’s information that should be kept private.
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Car tax
I read this, https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/2024/09/change-disabled-car-tax/, and I didn't know this was a thing. Who's gone through this before? Is it hard?
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Advice motability car
hi I’ve had my motability car for just over a year. However my health needs have changed and I really need an automatic car due to limited leg movement in left leg. I’m going to give motability a call tomorrow to see what my options are. I know there will be a fee. But how easy is it to change the car ? I’m happy to keep…
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Hi, my name is Michael20190! I got my mobility car on the 17th of April I want see if it will come..
Hi I got my mobility car on the 17th of April I want see if it will come out my payment on the 1st of may as morbilty never told me anything
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Car Mobility Scheme Questions
Hello, I currently access the advanced mobility element on PIP and have been thinking about getting a car to help with my independence etc as I'm currently relying on public transport which is energy/time consuming. My PIP award is active until Feb (2027) until I potentially apply and get awarded it again. If I were to go…
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buying a used car and adding the adaptions - advice?
I’m trying to learn how to drive with adaptions, and only one option for driving instructor but don’t seem to fit her schedule. I’ve tried countless other ways, I was thinking about buying a used car and adding the adaptions and doing it that way. Can anyone offer any advice?
