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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,427 Online Community Team

    The X-frame looks like a great alternative for the space you've got @Rag_793. Do you think you'd be ok with curbs after your research?

    I hope your specs arrive in time @Johnboy412000. There is an option to make a pinhole projector if not, or you can use a colander! Rosie shared the link here

    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/148198/partial-solar-eclipse-12-august-6pm-%EF%B8%8F
  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 5,244 Championing
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    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1143757#Comment_1143757

    Is this the reason you have been cut off? Was your contract up?

  • Rag_793
    Rag_793 Community Member Posts: 328 Empowering
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    Hi Holly, the top photo is the walker that I have ordered, there is like a small step behind each of the rear wheels which if you push down on it and the handles it will aid you getting up curbs alongside onto a buz as well. Add 12 inch front wheels as well which make the job easier as well.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,427 Online Community Team

    I'm Rachel, but I won't take offense @Rag_793 ๐Ÿ˜‰ That looks like a great feature for you. How long will it take to arrive? You mentioned Import Duty & VAT Relief. Is that something you've claimed back before?

  • Rag_793
    Rag_793 Community Member Posts: 328 Empowering
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    Sorry Rachel, been a very long tiring day ๐Ÿ˜ด

    Hopefully there giving around the 22nd of August. ๐Ÿคž Thankfully from watching the video of assembling the walker, it is relatively simple plug and play. One Walker you screwed in a bolt on both sides to anchor it together and locked with catches which folded up like a pram and another was all thumb screws all of which I said nope to.

    The VAT & Import is something new to me, I have had to send a message to the makers of the walker to make sure there sipping department and commercial Invoice are clearly marked with - โ€œGoods For Disabled People : Relief Claimed?โ€
    I am going to have to right the experts up on how to do this as the import fee alone is ยฃ50

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 1,558 Championing

    I recommend the ByAcre Overland, but it isn't cheap. I am on wheels now outdoors, but I am keeping it anyway.

    I only use an indoor one now, the Uniscan Tall Freeway, it's UK made too. The brakes are excellent, just leaning activates them.

  • Rag_793
    Rag_793 Community Member Posts: 328 Empowering
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    Hi Chris,

    I looked into the BYAcre and was like ok you just purchase the frame, wheels and handles, everything else is extra which shocked me when you add it up.

    I have gone for a company called MaxWalk Terrain style model that looks solid in build and offers a lot of features for my workable budget.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,427 Online Community Team

    That's ok @Rag_793, I know you've been struggling with tiredness recently ๐Ÿ˜Š

    That's not too long to wait and it's great that it's simple to set up. You might have already seen this but here's the guide to claiming your import tax and VAT https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-no-customs-duty-or-vat-on-goods-for-disabled-people Hopefully the suppliers will be aware of the process and put the necessary information on the label. It's good that you've messaged them about it already.

  • Rag_793
    Rag_793 Community Member Posts: 328 Empowering

    I managed to get my trip to the theatre adjusted so as I have level access to where I would need to be sat, alongside when I watch Deep Purple and Mammoth VH in November. Also moved my Turkey trip back to April 2028 at the latest, may move it to five months past that. Just need the time to get through the medical appointments and op I am waiting for to hopefully at some point starting Psychological Therapy with the local CMHT.

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    I have picked up some Loop McLaren earplugs that will help me navigate busy places, feel more comfortable in crowded places and ease my anxiety. These will supplement the Loop Earplugs I have bought for live theatre and concerts.

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