Mobility
Discussion List
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Hi, my name is Hairbear! my Quintgo vitess 2 has started beeping after I ajusted the seat position..
my Quintgo vitess 2 has started beeping after I ajusted the seat position this morning. The fault code is P2 but cant find it in the manual. can anyone help.
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Hi, my name is maggiemoon! I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm ...
I'm lookfor help I need a disability scooter as I can hardly walk I'm waiting on knee replacement
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Just received my assessment date
I recently changed circumstances after 2 years My mobility has got worse and been diagnosed with early ankylosing spondylitis So I have now said I can’t walk 20 meters as I can’t but assessment is over the phone, how will they know how far I can walk?
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Hi, my name is Divaling! interested in buying an electric wheelchair so doing a lot of research ...
Hi, pleased to join and hope I learn things of interest to me. Divaling
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Hi, my name is Unwellman! should I apply for higher mobility?
I'm 45, and I'm on top daily rate of pip, and standard mobile rate. I was hospital from 31 October to 27th December as I had t1rf and influenza a I had 10 points on mobility for mental health and I now use crutches to walk so I was thinking I should apply for higher mobility? Place can anyone help me as I can't afford to…
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Selling Secondhand Mobility Aids?
Can anyone kindly tell me where I can sell secondhand mobility aids (like wheelchairs etc)?? I have tried on Facebook but keep getting it removed as against rules to sell or gift mobility aids apparently. Not sure where else there is? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
Hi I have my first appointment for this soon & wondered if anyone with CP Diplegia has tried it & how it works for them? I'm in my late 50s & can't wait to give it a try. I'm hoping for no more scuffing of toes & the ability to walk outdoors with more confidence even if I still have to use my sticks or rollator.
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Hi, my name is Willow201! I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application...
Hi I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application for state pension I received a letter the other day stating the amount I will be receiving which is £922 four weekly I did calculation for pension credit but do not qualify due to rise in state pension by £3 per week approximately. I am in receipt of PIP…
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Help with Road Tax or anything else?
Hi Wondering if you can help a I am New to PIP. I have a score of 8 on my daily living is 8 and Mobility is 10. Can I get discount on my Road tax or any other taxes like council tax? Thank you
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Worried I’ll lose PIP Mobility—assessor downplayed my panic attacks and anxiety
Hi everyone, I’m really anxious and hoping someone else has been through something similar. I recently had my PIP review assessment (video call), and the nurse assessor ticked all “A”s—including for Mobility. She acknowledged I have panic attacks, that I get extremely anxious in unfamiliar places, and even that I’ve passed…
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Pip review
Hi all .. I received a text from pip last week to say my review is complete ..this is my first review since getting enhanced on both care and mobility 3 years ago ..I rang the automated line today and it told me my next payment and date ..does that mean my review has been successful? Thankyou
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Hi, my name is jhonterry! I'm disqualified from driving, but can my wife drive a Motability car?
i am currently disqualified from driving, my conviction start date was 26/10/2023 i believe i have to wait 5 years from this date to become illegible to "drive" a car on the mobility scheme, i am currently illegible to apply for a car because i meet all the requirements as i am on pip and have over 12 months left and i get…
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BURNING/ELECTROCUTING/CHOPPING PAIN all the Same Time
Dear All, I have several co-morbidities, but one of the most debilitating conditions I face is Sensory Motor Polyradiculoneuropathy. My leg(Both legs) symptoms began around August/September 2023, initially as intermittent numbness in both great toes, but they progressed rapidly. By September 2023, I developed permanent…
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Carer allowance
Hi,I gave up work in 2022 to care for my husband. He claims esa and is in a support group ( contribution based) he also gets high rate pip and mobilty. I have a private pension and have been told i may be entitled to carer allowance as i look after him for 35 hours or more? Will my pension be taxed if i claim carer…
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ADP
Hi. I have recently been awarded ADP low rate Daily Living And Mobility. I have managed to get a Blue Badge but been advised that i can apply for discounted travel and also access to disabled toilets in an emergency. Does anyone know where i would apply for these. Thanks
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Hi, my name is BallinduneBeauty! Greenpower JH500 help needed.
Does anyone know how to take off rear nearside wheel as I have a puncture? Also, due to the puncture, I am thinking of replacing with solid tyres. Any recommendations please?
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Hi, my name is geolaw!
Hi could I get free council tax if I use a rollator to get around at home. I get uc and new esa and pip higher for mobility and standard for living ?
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Hi, my name is Bilbuk! Iam in ESA support group and have not been asessed for a couple of years...
Iam in ESA support group and have not been asessed for a couple of years. I receive PIP and its enhanced mobility. My PIP is for unlimited time. I receive Housing benefit and I top it up. I was retired early on medical grounds in Teacher's pension. My private pension is considered as they calculate my HB award. Do I have…
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Coming to terms with limited mobility
Hi, This is my first post and I'm not sure it is appropriate or proper but here goes. Last year I broke a bone in my spine, this has left me unable to walk longer distances or over uneven ground without it causing back pain. I really struggle to go out with the family because of this. We want to go to a wildlife park that…
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Strong blue badge protector recommendations?
Hi living in London where blue badge theft is pretty high, I'm looking for recommendations for blue badge holders that are good and sturdy. Guessing it should be a double protector to protect the clock too. If you live somewhere you don't need a protector that's great. I however do need one. Thanks!
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Motability
Hi, Im looking at the motability scheme. I currently own my own car but due to complications from an inguinal hernia mesh repair two years ago, im struggling to sit upright. For off the shelf cars this is a massive hindrance as cars seem to be adopting an ever more upright seating position. I would like to build myself…
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enhanced mobility mental health
hi hope someone can help. i get pip mobility standard rate but think i am entitled to enhanced. i have a dissociative disorder and have periods of time where i have no memory of whats happened, hours can go by with no memory. i have come to harm in these situations and got lost. i do not go out alone only attend mental…
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Hi, my name is BarryW66! I qualify for Disabled Roadtax. I took my private plate off ...
hi everyone, I'm new to scope Online community, it seemed a better place to post when it comes to questions around disability. I find posting on let's say A vehicle specific forum you get a lot of people just having a stab at giving a knowledgeable reply and quite often find that although they have good intentions, they…
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I need advice
Hello I hope you are Al keeping well Please advise me i get pip for mobility and dailing living none are enhanced both are standard I have multiple health conditions lupus(sle),athritis, fibromyalgia and when I called to ask for a mandatory reconsideration they said I will still get my award and it’s still being reviewed I…
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at the…
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Hi, my name is Elastic_Band_Man!
Hi everyone I am a 59 year old guy who has hypermobile EDS this causes my joints to dislocate randomly hence the username lol. I have many interests including tinkering with electronic stuff 3d printing, music playing the piano / organ , driving but I keep my physical activity to a minimum as my elastic body complains lol
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jh 500 and only goes 1km after a new battery fitted
Hi I've bought a jh 500 and it only goes 1km I've had a new battery fitted..what do you think it could be plz
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Hi, my name is Carol12! I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people ...
I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people = I am 4 foot 5 inches. I find it difficult to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals. I have to use a cushion in my present car, but need something larger to allow for a scooter hoist and 2 scooters [one is my husbands] in the boot. I have a blue…
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Hi, my name is chipsncurrie! I need a mobility scooter to get about I have a hoist which needs ...
Hi everyone we live in East Keswick a village near Wetherby Retired now and need a mobility scooter to get about I have a hoist which needs fitting to out Fiat Qubo does anyone no who could fit it in the Yorkshire area Many thanks
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Too Many forks in the road and I don't know which way to go
Hi Everyone This is my first post so please be gentle with me! There is some rambling and a lot of back story but I will get to the point I promise. I've had spinal issues for about 20 years now, with many peaks and troughs. I've had a few spinal surgeries, millions of treatments and I finally got to a semi-decent place…
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