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Advice needed about using mobility scooter in Spain
Has anyone been to Benidorm and either hired or taken a mobility scooter or power chair? I decided to brave it and try a holiday abroad with a couple of friends. I thought it would be fairly straightforward but it seems to be fraught with difficulties. I can’t walk independently at all and use a power wheelchair or a…
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Hi, my name is selkiefin! E-Scooters and University
hi there, I am about to start university (next week!) and I haven’t worked out how I will get around campus. I can’t walk that far when I’m fatigued. Of course I’d be aloud to have an official mobility aid (e scooter / electric wheelchair) but right now I don’t have access to the funding to get a mobility aid like that and…
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Just want to say hello
Hi. My name is Tracey and I just wanted to say 'Hi' and introduce myself. I am registered as severely vision impaired and also have a new diagnosis (oh joy!) of Fibromyalgia triggered by Cumulative PTSD. I never even knew that was a thing! I live aboard a narrowboat with my hubby, Tim and our two dogs. My Guide Dog is Loki…
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Weekend away whilst claiming PIP?
Hi everyone I'm in need of a bit of advice, or possibly just reassurance. My PIP review gave me 10 points for mobility, because I need another person or aid to follow an unfamiliar journey. This is restricting my life somewhat, but I do find going anywhere I don't know extremely difficult and stressful. In a few weeks, my…
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Motability car can we retain it now adult disabled son has moved into a carehome
We have had a Motability car for many years to support our profoundly learning disabled non verbal autistic son. At age 27 he has now moved into a carehome 3 months ago. This was a very emotional decision for us but has worked out really well for him and he seems very happy and contented. The home do not want his…
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In need of a mobility scooter but clueless as to what to look for…
Hi everyone The time has come for me to try and get some independence back so I have decided that I need to purchase a mobility scooter. The problem is that I don’t really know much about them, only that owning one would make it easier to get out an about by myself. I have SPMS and it has affected my right side, including…
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Hi, my name is Tracey from AWA!
I am the founder director of the Accessible Waterways Association www.awa-uk.org.uk Our aim is to make the UK's Inland Waterways system (canals and rivers) accessible for everyone equally. I am registered as severely vision impaired and my husband, Tim, has a hearing impairment. We live aboard a narrowboat with our two…
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Hi, my name is Harryhenry1!
I have a Livewell instafold electric mobility scooter I need to remove the battery for airplane travel I have looked at the manual it says connect to power point which I am unable to do whilst getting on the plane . Can anyone suggest how I fold it down without the battery or power point.Thankyou very much
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Unsure if its the time to get a mobility scooter
Hi everyone sorry if this is the wrong page for the this but I would like peoples views on something. As the title says I'm uncertain about if now is the right time to get a mobility scooter for myself. For some background I'm male 45 with fibromyalgia, possible EDS, BPPV and numerous stomach issues and have daily…
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Myotonic Dystrophy
Hi…my name’s Steve. ****. Retired. I live in Surrey. I have Myotonic Dystrophy. My brother died aged 62 from same MD. I’m pretty upbeat and try to do most things bearing in mind I can only walk about 25m with walking stick. I use Rollator and e wheelchair. Gave up driving year ago before I hit someone or thing. I love Art,…
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mobility scooter blocked in
i have a mobility scooter and every afternoon somebody parks across my gateway so i cant get it in or out of my garden i have signs on the gate politley asking for it to be kept clear but 5 days a week its blocked off has anybody any advice what i can do
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am i entitled to the mobility component when in receipt of NHS continuing healthcare?
I live in a care home with nursing i have multiple disabilities and complex needs, Recently my wav was taken off me as the DWP had stopped paying the mobility component DLA/PIP. Because of the complexity of my needs I am in receipt of NHS çontinuing healthcare. Can you tell me if I am entitled to the mobility component as…
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Hi, my name is Abbee!
Hi all, in a bit of a negative place right now. Strike survivor, not recovered as well as I’d hoped (so far). My father passed away recently and the tiny bit of blood family have all abandoned me. I do not do drama and myself and my father made a point to stay away from it. now it’s all going on. I can’t do any of my…
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School Staff training
I'm a senco at a mainstream school. We have an 11 yr old in a wheelchair with cerebral palsy. New staff with no experience/training. Any idea where we can get staff training for moving and handling young adults and/or wheelchair training? He does not need a hoist - South west UK
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Hi, my name is emmabee!
hi everyone! I’m new here and looking forward to meeting you all and supporting each other.
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Degenerative spinal stenosis
I have been experiencing severe stenosis due to the disc between L4 and L5 vertebrae no longer exists. The DWP pip assessment though says that I do not qualify for the mobility aspect of PIP, even though I cannot walk and have to use a wheelchair. Go figure.
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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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Hi, my name is RieRie!
I'm 47 with a lumbar spine injury. I'm very worried about what will happen with my benefits as I am unable to work. I have no confidence in the system after my PIP was dropped to standard 6 years ago. The thought of a tribunal is anxiety inducing to the point of just settling with what they gave me. Does anyone else feel…
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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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Hi, my name is bruce0502!
Helow I am an Auto Electrician a powerful ali for electric scooter problems however I have a Greenpower Fastest I have solved the restricton of 8 MPH to 15MPH I think a little more because these people that make the laws don't live in the real World! If you are about to get attacked or mugged how the hell do you get away…
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will i still i get lcwra if pip daily living stops but still receiving mobility?
hi i was wondering if anyone can help im on pip but recently had my daly living stopped but syill recieve my mobility will my lcwra get stopped
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Knee scooters
Good evening everybody 🙂 My mobility is very poor, indoors and out. My condition in generalised, affecting most on my body. Over the years, I've failed to use almost everything mobility - related from crutches to disability scooter. I can manage a rollater walker for short distances but it's getting harder. I'm wondering…
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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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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.…
