Mobility

Hello everyone, just a quick question, I have been asked to stay over (Sleep over) a friend's who is old and ill. This is for general support, advice on eating/ and for any emergencies during the night, also taking him to appointments in his car. He receives a care package and would be willing to pay me out of it. I get…

Hi All! Anyone got tips on renting as a wheelchair user? So far, I've NEVER found anywhere accessible to live in Cardiff. I've found a few places that I could just about make work, but it wasn't good. I lived in one "wheelchair accessible" studio apartment that was a joke - only one door was accessible, the pavements…

Hi to all,I have just had notice of my pip back dated award,after tribunal etc. I am ON LCWRA.and my pip award was standard pip on mobility.I just wondered is there anyone like council,dwp universal credit i need to inform them of this at all? Many thanks

Hello, So I finally got PIP, called them to ask what I was awarded and they have told me that I only standard mobility and nothing for daily living. I asked how they can say it doesn't effect me daily and the lady on the phone said the report is coming and I appeal it. I don't understand how they don't think my…

Hi newbie here I have a greenpower fastest mobility scooter with a bluetooth stereo, does anyone know what the Bluetooth identification is Thank you in advance

The CP Network's very own Jean Martin has been named one of the 100 Women in Cycling 2024 Jean has been involved with Scope since its creation and has been cycling for almost as long! Jean has been cycling for nearly seven decades, starting with a tricycle chosen for her as a child with cerebral palsy to develop her…

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I have the arm but not the fixing bolts . What do l need to do it myself? Can anybody help please. Cheers

Hi, My first post here! It’s quite a long complex story but I’ll try keep it brief. I’m currently trying to do a Mutual exchange to a larger housing association property. I require a stair lift for my own needs and was also recommended a wet room in my current property by OT as I struggle due to mobility to always get onto…

Hi all ! can anyone give me information on how to make my 2021 greenpower fastest unrestricted for in the countryside It's running with lithium 1000w battery Thank you in advance

I have a small mobility scooter but if I hit a bump it stops any ideas ?

Greenpower JH500 does 15 mph but does not register on the speedo. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Good Evening, I'm new to using this forum. Please accept apologies if I'm not to clear. Here goes..... My Hubby has Muscular Dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair for over 20 years. I was in an RTA 2 years ago, I'm now a wheelchair user. Can we put our mobilty awards together for an adapted vehicle that is for both us? I…

I am disabled and my carer is my husband full time at home and he hurt his back last week and has been told to rest and not do heavy lifting but there's stuff he can't do with my care and every day tasks . what Help is available? East london Newham?

So, on the 17 October, it will be three years since my sister, Tina Sharp passed away at 55yrs . Whoever said time is a great healer, was wrong, as my grief for her, is stronger than ever. People do not understand how difficult it is to lose a disabled loved one. I was 5yrs when Tina was born, with quadruplegic cerebral…

hey all, I’m doing some research on walking and mobility aids, and how people choose and interact with them, so I’ve gotten permission to share a survey and I’m hoping some of you might be interested, bare in mind you must be over 18 to be involved Just follow this google forms link https://forms.gle/nBu4rBJHQ6sAhMGN7

Are there any suitable apps for people who use mobility scooters? There are plenty of apps for cars, motorbikes, buses, taxies even walking routes, but not found anything for mobility scooters

Hi! I really hope someone could help in some way or point us to what to do next as we are absolutely exhausted. My partner (we don't live together) she's currently living in 2bed home with her 3 sons (disabled 24 yo, 15yo and 11yo). Due to lack of space and home being unsuitable for her disabled son K. He does need her…

hi , new to this. Finding it all a bit overwhelming at the moment ! 😵‍💫

I don’t know what is going to happen in the autumn budget, I’m as worried as anyone about it, but the more I see of Stephen Timms I realise he’s a good guy who really fights for disabled people. Obviously he can’t make all the decisions himself, I’d feel more confident if he did, he’s a good man. I was heartbroken to hear…

I had a below knee amputation to my left leg last year in unplanned emergency surgery following SEPSIS. I already had Osteoarthritis in the right knee, and it is completely unable to take my weight standing. Therefore, the prosthetics team said I was not a candidate for an artifical limb until the knee was repaired.... so…

Hi, I am 81 years old and have been wearing Sketchers Slip-Ins but although they fit right they are tripping me. I think it is because the outside of the shoe is a lot larger and the sole thicker. The back of the shoe is extremely thick and stiff (I think that is what gives them the slip-in feature). Like a lot of seniors,…

Hello, my name is Ade. I just registered, so just saying hi :) I have had multiple sclerosis (MS) for 10 years. I use a hiking stick to help get about. It is a hard condition to manage. I am 45 years old. Here's a photo of me. I've put on some weight since this was taken 4 years ago. I would like to make friends with other…

So I've recently had my review results back and I've been upped to higher rate for both daily living and mobility. I have heart, lung, thyroid and muscular problems, as well as mental health issues. I do not leave the house and haven't in over 6 months, my dad and partner care for me and I'm currently waiting on an…

Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating my Mum’s house for her so that she can continue living there with her limited mobility. She can move around inside with the aid of a rollator but needs her mobility scooter for venturing outside and to the shops. I’m currently looking for a way to automate the opening, closing and…

I am eighty two and am now disabled with osteoarthritis in my knees and back. I too was thinking of buying a chair from a 'care' shop and the one I was most taken with was over two thousand pounds and I am wondering how I can justify spending this amount of money when I really can't afford to. It is sheer exploitation from…

Hi all, I've joined the scope forum as I have started to notice changes as I get older and I'm hoping I may find some answers here. Quick bio: I'm turning 40 this year, married, we have been together 19 years and have two teenagers. I work full time in admin. I have right sided hemiplegia with ataxia and muscle stiffness,…

Hey! I'm thinking about moving to Bristol for a degree I want to pursue, but I have fibro and use a walking stick. Can anyone who lives in Bristol with mobility issues give me any advice? Particularly about the hills which I really noticed when I visited 😅 Hannah

Hello, I have ask I been first time awarded August 2024 both pip as standart rate and been backdated to april when I apply and I have ask. If I ask for MR do I still received payment or it stop till MR decision? Thank you