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Bringing Pukekura Park to You
Hi everyone, I recently had the chance to explore Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, New Zealand and I thought I'd share the experience with you all. It's such a peaceful and beautiful spot, full of native bush, lakes, and serene walkways. I know not everyone can get out and about to enjoy places like this, so I captured the…
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Hi, my name is annjohnson1961! Cant afford lightweight wheelchair without voucher.
hi I’m an amputee above knee I went to my wheelchair centre on Clifton moor York and they said they would give me one, I would not be able to lift this particular chair in the car on my own so I asked for a lighter chair that I could manage . Their reply was we don’t do lighter chairs for your size which took me back a…
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Vehicle licence
I have a blue badge and also get attendance allowance can I receive free car tax
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Hi, my name is alesha1! pentegon used cars instead of mobility scheme?
I am getting low rate on mobility for my son but I have seen on the web that you can get pentegon used cars instead of mobility scheme just want to understand what that mean
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Motability WAV - Grant timeframe etc?
Hi, I've had a wheelchair-accessible van via Motability for 10 years this June - was told last year that I won't be able to extend its lease again, and that I should apply for a grant towards the advance payment / adaptations for a new WAV when there's 6 months left on my lease. I contacted the grants team last week to ask…
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Confused about how to use railcard
so I’ve just activated my new disabled railcard. Thing is, my most common trip is a National rail (important to note it’s NOT the underground) train from one part of London to Clapham. I just scan my phone or bank card directly over the scanner at the station. I’m just wondering how I’m going to be able to use it in future…
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Disabled parking obstruction
My neighbour has off-road parking with a dropped kerb , but deliberately parks a vehicle which has ladders on his roof which obstructs my ability to reverse park into the parking bay safely, is this allowed?
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Need some advice - motability advanced payment!
hello I have applied for a grant for my Hand Controls and also for the help with the advanced payment, they decided that I only can have a Nil advanced payment on a 5 seater car and they covered the payment for the hand controls and the hoist for my powered wheelchair, I had a look on the website, the recommended vehicles…
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Hi, my name is Bellasofia! Electric motability car and need a drop kerb and charging port.
we have electric motability car and need a drop kerb phoned up ask if they would accept a metal kerb ramp as has been suggested but they have refused to install electric charging point and the cost of drop kerb is out of our league yet you are advised these days To go electric cost so much more at public charges
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Hi, my name is jack2020! Hi I want to add my son to my blue badge but don't know how
Hi I want to add my son to my blue badge but don't know how
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Renting as a wheelchair user
Hi All! Anyone got tips on renting as a wheelchair user? So far, I've NEVER found anywhere accessible to live in Cardiff. I've found a few places that I could just about make work, but it wasn't good. I lived in one "wheelchair accessible" studio apartment that was a joke - only one door was accessible, the pavements…
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Easyjet free 'medical luggage bag' experiences requiring GP letter and refusing items not on letter
Hi Everyone, I'm Lisa, 51, live in sunny Dorset, semi-ambulant/ semi-wheelchair user due to Cauda Equina Syndrome, BPD, Agoraphobia… but still trying to live my best life! Has anybody had any experience SPECIFICALLY WITH EASYJET with what they have/have not been allowed to carry in their 'free medical luggage' cabin bag?…
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Hi, my name is cherilee! trying to locate the fuses on my green power scooter
hello to all the members and seasons greetings 🫶 I am hoping that someone could help, I’m trying to locate the fuses on my green power scooter 🙏
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Motability disclosing information to third party, shouldn't this be confidential?
hi am wondering if anyone can help me My daughter was involved in an accident with the motobility car. She now won’t drive it as motobility say they may or may not disclose this info to the third party. I feel this is confidential
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Hi, my name is Hesr! I cannot access my blue badge online application form.
I cannot access my blue badge online application form. It keeps giving me this repeatedly. Any idea?
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I have a stupid question
This is probably a stupid question and I can't remember if I've already even asked it as so much is going on right now.But anyway…I have a disabled person's freedom pass and have done for well over 15 years.Should I have mentioned this to the Dwp in relation to pip? Or is it not relevant a
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Hi, my name is Foxey1979! Recommendations for an electric wheelchair storage bag please.
I’m hoping for some recommendations please 🙏🏻 I have an electric wheelchair and I’m going on holiday in March. I’m trying to find a storage bag for the wheelchair during the flights. The only ones I’ve seen so far are really flimsy and wouldn’t offer any protection from damage OR are hundreds of pounds. Any advice/…
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Feeling frustrated mobility car
Was given a date of the 30/11 for my car to be delivered the day before this was changed to the 10/12 then again got changed the day before to the 17th today so far no car also no new date for delivery still showing today but stoneacre say it won't come now this late in the afternoon asked them if they could chase it with…
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Hi, my name is anubis619! Just awarded LCWRA will I qualify for free bus and tram travel?
I have just been awarded lcwra will I qualify for free bus and tram travel
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Mobility scooter bluetooth issue
Hi newbie here I have a greenpower fastest mobility scooter with a bluetooth stereo, does anyone know what the Bluetooth identification is Thank you in advance
