Regards my hearing

loulabell
loulabell Online Community Member Posts: 6 Connected
Hi I am registered deaf with speech and a couple of years a go my disabled bus pass was taken of me does not seem very fair when I was given in the first place 

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @loulabell welcome to the community! Sorry to hear this, did they say why it was taken off you?
  • loulabell
    loulabell Online Community Member Posts: 6 Connected
    Apparently they say I was within hearing range  they give then take off you.
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @loulabell, I'm sorry to hear this. Was this through your local council? Is there somewhere on your letter listed where you can appeal the decision and ask them to reconsider?
  • loulabell
    loulabell Online Community Member Posts: 6 Connected
    Yes was through my local council maybe I could contact them again I did appeal last time was not successful they made their decision 
  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,764 Pioneering
    Hi @loulabell thanks for letting us know. Please keep us updated, all the best ;)
  • Doris_Scope
    Doris_Scope Scope Family Services Posts: 183 Family Services
    edited August 2024

    Hi

    @loulabell

    ,

    you may be able to get some more information if you contact the Action on Hearing website.  The link is as follows:

    They have a text phone number or you can email them for information on services and rights.  They also have some online forums you may find helpful.

    Hope it helps.

    https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/how-we-help/information-and-resources/information-line/