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Hey
Hey I'm Prim, I mainly struggle with Fibromyalgia and eupd. I can't walk very far so rely on a wheelchair. Which obviously has its limitations.
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Repair companies
Hi everyone, I find myself onthis forum because I have been swindled by wheelchair companies fordecades. From my experience, it has been impossible to find acompany that doesn’t charge hugely inflated prices for theirservices, and basically lie about work that needs to be done, to getas much money as possible. I live in…
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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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Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, 2025
I am considering attending 'Motability Scheme Live' in May 2025. I am particularly interested in learning more about vehicles and adaptions available to disabled drivers. I am hoping to find out more about drive from WAV's. Has anyone been to these events in the past - they were known as 'The Big Event' and 'One Big Day' -…
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Has anyone used a MobilityPlus wheelchair?
Hi all, apologies if I've put this in the wrong category. I am ambulatory, and have recently started using a folding powerchair to manage pain (HSD), fatigue (CFS), and difficulty standing (POTS). It has made such a difference already in helping me get back to things I used to enjoy but have been unable to do for a while.…
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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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Teen who beat the online bullies. On a mission to improve wheelchair access
A great story during Cerebral Palsy Awareness month and to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy. A teen is on a mission to improve wheelchair access after seeing success of law against online bulling. Zac Eagling, from from Liversedge, West Yorkshire, has cerebral palsy following a brain injury at birth but that has not…
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Teen who beat the online bullies with Zach's Law. On mission to improve wheelchair access
A great story during Cerebral Palsy Awareness month and to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy. A teen is on a mission to improve wheelchair access after seeing success of law against online bulling. Zac Eagling, from from Liversedge, West Yorkshire, has cerebral palsy following a brain injury at birth but that has not…
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Finding the right car for a disabled driver.
Hello, I am exploring the option of purchasing my own car however, the more I look the more confused I become. And the prices! I cannot afford to get a Motability car. Does anyone know of any support available that can help identify the type of vehicle and adaptions one might require, and how to source it? - Google does…
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Recommended retailer for wheelchair
Hi! I'm looking to buy a second hand indoor (or manual outdoor self-propelling) wheelchair as I am struggling to complete my PIP form and there is a long waiting list for adult social care/home assessment where I live. Asides from Scope, can anyone recommend a reputable second hand retailer? Is the ebay refurbished site…
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Hi, my name is DiverselyAbl3d! I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings...
I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings about complex challenges. As such, I require an extensively adapted standing wheelchair. I had a community wheelchair assessment and they were unable to provide suitable chair fit my needs. I was wondering if anyone is/ has been in a similar position and…
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Weird Battery(?) Issue on Powerchair. Any ideas on the cause?
Hi all, I have a powerchair from CareCo, one of their Easi Go models. It's about 4 years old and lightly used. Over the past while I've noticed the battery behaviour being odd. When I power it on (after a full charge) everything would light up normal, all red, orange and green LEDs but it would quickly fall. Often to half…
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BBC Reporter spent six hours on floor of accessible toilet
Spending six hours on the floor of a nightclub toilet wasn't how I imagined my evening out would go. Matthew Bassett from BBC Wales reports on the lack of accessible toilets and investigates the general unhygienic state of the facilities. BBC Wales Disability
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Hi, my name is Sweeper!
Hello am currently housebound after motorcycle accident 3 months ago!
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Hi, my name is Smelly123! booking a holiday this year but never been away in my wheelchair...
Hi, thinking of booking a holiday this year but never been away in my wheelchair yet so may need to ask for some advice.
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Unable to find tenant to share adapted house - so facing eviction
Hi, my son is a wheelchair user CP has supported living in a super two bedroom house, wheelchair adapted, very close to both nature and a town. The other person moved out nearly two years ago and neither the council or the agent have been able to find another tenant. It's not financially viable for the agent and they want…
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Hi, my name is LauraJanes! I find myself on this forum because I have been swindled by wheelchair...
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Any tips on coming to terms with new acquired disability?
Hey Just wondering if anyone can offer me advice on how they have come to terms with an acquired physical disability? (I need a tilt and recline wheelchair out of the house now, can't walk far or sit upright). I think to myself "what is, is what is, so don't add to your suffering by comparing it to what you had before or…
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Wheelchair user wedding planning
Hey all - long time no speak. In the process of starting to wedding plan, but as a wheelchair user the whole walking down the aisle, first dance traditions etc will obviously have to look a bit different for us. Does anyone have any clue or recommendations about where to look or resources that give me some ideas?
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Wheelchair and mobility scooter storage
Hi, I have been told by my council I cannot have my wheelchair and my husbands mobility scooter where it has been for the past 3 years in the common area in our block of flats even though they are totally not in the way of the doors or access to get out in any way. They have said we need to bring them upstairs to our flat…
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University Questionnaire
Hello! I'm currently doing research into accessibility on public transport, particularly looking at ramps on buses for my final year university project. If anyone has had any experience using a bus ramp, either yourself or to assist someone else, I've created a survey to find out more about people's experiences. The survey…
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Power Hockey League dates announced
We’re delighted to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 British Power League! This year, we’re going to have teams from across the country playing in Northern and Southern Conferences. The Southern Conference will take place on 23 March at Goals Beyond Grass in Gloucester (GL3 1HX). The Northern Conference will…
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Cars with boots that take a folded manual chair
Hello Any recommendations for medium-sized cars that would take a folded manual chair standing up in the boot, and a bit of luggage as well? Models that have been around for say, ten years as I need a second-hand one under £6,000. I have a Vauxhall Meriva 2004 and an old-style hoist that's been in all my cars since the…
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Wheelchair
Can anyone recommend a lightweight self propelled wheelchair?
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Mobility Events this year
I know there's been some discussion on people looking for wheelchair advice. Starting with Naidex in March https://www.naidex.co.uk Then following on in May Mobility Scheme Live I'm not quite sure why they keep changing the name, but its now MobilityScheme Live https://motabilityschemelive.co.uk At both events there's…
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East Midlands Case Studies Wanted for - Habinteg (although I'm in the West Midlands now)
📢 Case study call out! 📢 Are you a disabled person based in the East Midlands who has had issues with finding a wheelchair user home and would be keen to speak to the media about your experiences? If yes, please get in touch today in the comment section below, by DM or email us on comms@habinteg.org.uk. Please…
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Accessible taxi for large power chair in south London
Hi - would anyone have advice for a fully accessible taxi service that covers South London? My friend's chair is too big for a black cab. It's also too big for some bus spaces so it's easiest if he can get around by cab when he can't get a train to where he needs to go. Thank you!
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Is it time to get a wheelchair?
I have been getting by using a stick for the last few years, but gradually able to do less and less. The number of places I can go is getting narrower and narrower. I've borrowed wheelchairs and mobility scooters a few times and they've allowed me to participate in so many more things that I've missed, but I'm obviously…
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Mon-Fri Accessible Home Rental
After living with my parents for a while, I am finally in a place where I can rent a small one bed annexe. I have been on a housing list for a year and despite being in a wheelchair and having multiple disabilities, I am not a priority and expected to wait years while my health deteriorates due to lack of access to shower.…
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Coping mechanisms
Hi gang. I'm just wondering how other ppl cope dealing with the public and the outside world? My son is 8yo and has quadriplegic CP, Scoliosis, Epilepsy and Hip Dysplasia. He uses an electric wheelchair to get around and I can honestly say we've come across every type of rude scenario / weardo that walks the planet. I'm so…
