Hi, my name is Stentor2016!

Stentor2016
Stentor2016 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

Our car is registered in my wife's name and has disabled tax.I am the named driver on our insurance and am also disabled.Can I use the car for my hospital appointments

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  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,051 Championing

    No not for your own personal Hospital appointments.

    The vehicle must be registered in the disabled person’s name or their nominated driver’s name.

    It must only be used for the disabled person’s personal needs. It cannot be used by the nominated driver for their own personal use.

    https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vehicles-and-transport

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,493 Championing

    hi there welcome to the forum unfortunately I can't advise you on this. I would recommend that you visit the coffee lounge for a chat or the games den for some fun.

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,717 Championing

    Hi @Stentor2016, welcome to the community 😊

    Unfortunately it is quite clear that the car can only be used for the disabled person's needs. Unless there is a personal reason for your wife to be there at the same time you cannot use the car for just your own needs.