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I’ve just received my pip letter and I’m going to be losing my car

Hi, I’ve just received my pip letter and I’m going to be loosing my car, I’m really upset by. I scored that I can walk 20m but not more than 50. The problem is my spine I have aid of 2 crutches and on a bad , bad day I can’t get out of bed. On a better bad day I couldn’t walk to my nearest shop for gas/electric etc or to walk to my doctors. To get to my nearest bus stop I would have to stop 3/4 times as I am in pain constantly but I was on 150 mg patches that the pain clinic have advised me to come off , I have now got down to 75mg and the pain is getting worse and I am finding it extremely difficult. If they take my car from me I won’t be able to to take my youngest son who is 10 to school, or go to the hospital for appointments
i don’t know what to do and how about going through the appeal
please could anyone give any advice
thanks x
i don’t know what to do and how about going through the appeal
please could anyone give any advice
thanks x
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Thank you for joining and sharing. Sorry what has happened I do understand as this has happened to my self. Many of our community members can identify what you are going through.
I lost my car last year.
I am one of the team of community champions who help and advise new members. Who join.
Please may I suggest to give you reassurance have a look at our appeals advice and information on our website.
This will give you more idea of what you need to do.
If it is possible speak to CAB. I know this may be difficult for you. If you have problems walking. If you need to visit them for an appointment.
As a former car driver on the scheme please can I add. This is heart-breaking and emotional I know. Your will receive from the scheme providers a booklet and a lot of information, advice .
Much of it very useful and informative. Including financial incentives. Please read that carefully. Also speak to them the Motability scheme .
They have a helpline. Plus on their website a guide to getting about.
Also one final point and to give further reassurance. Had to adapt a lot of new ways to get about. Change for example shopping and do a lot on line.
Including shopping, prescriptions. Plus Banking.
Found going on line a lot of taxi firms who realise the situation as a community we are in. So used one that has experience of dealing with our community.
By costs equal paying fuel and additional costs when driving. Works out cheaper for myself paying a taxi.
As I only use it for appointments and anything else. Odd trip combined with appointments to Post Office or Bank.
Everything else delivered.
I hope that does give you some reassurance and comfort. We are here to help and be supportive.
Always here to listen anytime.
Whatever you decide we are here to answer any questions you may have.
Please take care.
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i will do
do the tribunals normally work or will just stay the same do you think ? X
Thanks for accepting me