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Fastest Electric Mobility Scooter 1000W 60v by Green Power - Third Gear Won't Work
I have a Fastest Electric Mobility Scooter 1000W 60v by Green Power with lithium batteries. it is registered but it only works on first and second gear. how can the third gear work
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Pip
I have been told by my doctor to inform pip of an update on my health I get the first part not mobility I informed them today and they said will send out a form .my pip ends 8th January 2026 what happens please thank you
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Hi, my name is louise01! . I got my tribunal date and so scared as im not good answering questions..
Hi need advice. I got my tribunal date and so scared as im not good answering questions. I suffer from fibromyalgia, bad depression and anxiety. I phoned up and said i was getting worse to my last claim, so they did a phoncall and they took my mobilty off me. So i took it further so now in court. Dwp did offer me back on…
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Cerebral Palsy and back pain
Watch Cerebral Palsy Research Network's Webinar about cerebral palsy and back pain. It is very informative and has some practical tools for prevention as well as what to do when you are experiencing back pain
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Looking for charities that help fund electric standing wheelchairs 🦽🙏
Hi everyone 👋 I’m hoping someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. I’m looking for charities or organisations that support disabled adults with funding for electric standing wheelchairs. I know there are some out there – but it’s tricky to know which are still active or accepting applications in 2025.…
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Hi, my name is Donk1973! I have a fastest green powered scooter when I connect battery it trip ...
I have a fastest green powered scooter when I connect battery it trip the circuit breaker have changed the circuit breaker no joy plz help
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'I've been threatened over my Please Offer Me A Seat badge'
From BBC News Londoners living with disabilities and chronic health conditions say they have struggled to use a Transport for London (TfL) scheme while travelling, with one even threatened by another passenger. The "Please Offer Me A Seat" badge and card scheme, which marks its eighth anniversary this month, is designed to…
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Driving & Physically Disabled
Hi, I was hoping to find some advice on accessing driving while disabled. I'm looking for a driving school to learn to drive in Preston area, with possible assistance with learning devices or just understanding. I have Arthritis across my whole body so my mobility is limited and have weakness and pain in my hands & legs,…
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Survey on challenges faced my wheelchair/walker/walking stick users
I am conducting research on mobility aids, with a focus on four-legged walkers—however, users of other mobility aids are also encouraged to participate! Your insights will help identify common challenges and potential improvements to make mobility aids more user-friendly. This survey will take about 2 minutes to complete.…
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New Rules for Using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
OverviewMobility scooters and powered wheelchairs are single-seat vehicles with a battery. They’re designed to help if you have trouble walking. Who can use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs You can only drive a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair if one of the following applies: you have trouble walking because…
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Hi, my name is Ritanne! I brought a used TGA Breeze with Golf wide wheels on rear, over a year ago..
I brought a used TGA Breeze with Golf wide wheels on rear, over a year ago just got it serviced and was advised that the bolt which secures one of the rear wheels is missing. They are trying to find replacement bolt with no luck as yet. and advised that it is dangerous to use it. Is there anyone who could suggest where I…
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Lasting Power of Attorney - Finances & Property - Advocacy
This is a really hard for me to write 😔 I am at rock bottom and I’m scraping the sides of the barrel. I have struggled with both Mental and Physical Disabilities ever since my first breath. It’s fair to say that my life has been like the Himalayan Mountain Range and for the last five years I’ve been stuck on the Hilary…
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What are his rights? Scooter repeatedly breaking down
My dad bought a scooter from Ableworld and just 3 days over a year of purchase , the scooter broke down . Ableworld engineer came out cost £70 and they took scooter. Received scooter back 3 days later , new batteries cost £359. Within a hour of scooter being dropped off and dad paying the scooter broke down again. Dad had…
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Hi, my name is gemslover!
Here to discuss back pain originally to help others with not being alone. I have 3 slipped discs and trapped sciatic nerve since November 1st 2024. Now it's end of may 2025 and it's been 3 weeks now since i'm pain free…. took the docs long enough! grrr! Due to lack of mobility I've discovered Gemporia the jewellery…
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greenpower fastest scooter
hi folks, the scooter is limited to 8mph, is there any one on here that knows how to over ride the limiter or remove it.. to make it go 15mph. i have been quoted £180 by the guy i bought it off. bit expensive. (i paid £2000 for it) Any info at all would be appreciated. tia
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PIP Tribunal not allowed and bad experience
Hi, I applied for PIP in June 2023 and just had my Tribunal date last week after DWP refused my appeal. I suffer from anxiety, breathlessness, and migraines as well as fatigue, and pains. I was awarded 6 points for daily living and 4 for mobility. The minimum I can say is that this tribunal day was a disaster. The appeal…
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Caseworker looking for brief work placement for student interested in game design
Hello everyone! This is my first time posting here, so I'm sorry if I'm doing anything wrong. I am a caseworker looking for a brief work placement for a girl in Kingston-Upon-Thames in her late teens who is very interested in game design. She is very sociable, intelligent, hardworking, and tenacious, but she has…
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If ask for pip award reviewed does claim pause?
Any advice greatly appreciated:) A friend is currently receiving the daily living component of PIP but has been advised to try for the mobility part but they are worried if they do so their current claim will stop whilst waiting on a decision.. Is this the case? TIA :(
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What aids are available to lift things in and out of my car?
I am unable to weight bare much in the way of lifting and carrying things, and I'm struggling sevrely to get things that are anything more than what can casually be carried in a hand or in ny small rucksack in and out of my car. Every time I go grocery shopping or pick up a slightly larger or heavier item to bring home, it…
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Hi, my name is BlueMac! I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500...
Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500, it's not been looked after either. Had to buy new batteries, new charger (wasn't the correct one!), needs a left hand rear wheel arch(zip tied together), new rear/brake bulb holder(melted for some reason and can't find a replacement anywhere, GP far too…
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Hi, my name is JACKMCHAMMOCKLASHING! Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter...
Hi everyone, Just here as I am new to using a mobility scooter, and need all the advice I can get, I am 80 yrs old, and the only way I can get about is with my mobility scooter I did not have a lot of cash, so I bought a cheap scooter a Greenpower JH500 Not very quick and it seems to becoming a buy cheap buy twice type of…
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Hi, my name is Perry_Stalsis! Looking for a mobility scooter...
Hello 6th week in hospital having radiotherapy for cancer. Hoping to be back home late next week. My mobility is quite ìmpaired so I will be looking for a mobility scooter. My ability to drive isn't affected, just can't walk far. I have a dog, currently being walked by my wife and other family members. I'd love to…
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Scooter
I can't get about anymore and it really getting me down I would live a a mobility scooter so I can get out can I apply for a grant to help me get one even a second hand mobility scooter?
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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.
