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Motability driving lesson scheme

Hi, this is my first post so apologies if it's not quite right. I successfully applied for a Motability car with the view it would be here in October though I've had a call today to say it will be ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 19 Jun 2023

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How can we get 2 powerchairs into one vehicle

We recently attended our local SMART Centre as my husband who was my main carer has had 5 strokes and therefore like me he has to use a powerchair if we are out and about. We both cannot break down ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 25 Nov 2018

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Driving Lessons Help

I'm not eligible for the motability scheme as I only receive the standard component of mobility in PIP but I also received the enhanced rate of daily living. Being able to access a vehicle would help ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 5 Apr 2023

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DVLA

i have hemiparesis due to a stroke 3 years ago, the DVLA took away my license for a year after that. Hence my left arm is still weak and my grip in that hand is more like a child's, but still good ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 3 Sep 2022

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Refused car on motability

So I applied for the motability scheme, went through the whole thing. Then was refused, rang them up and told it was due to something that was on my licence but actually expired I think 1 or 2 years ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 3 Oct 2023

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Motability choices, adaptions and affordability.

Just picked my new motability lease car. But think I may of made a bit of a slip up. I like to think I always choose wisely and carefully. But due to an adaption I’ve just discovered exists but is not ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Transport and travel - 15 Jan 2020

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THE LOSING FEELING

Hello every body so I have been awarded standard rate of PIP. Mobility got four points. Daily living nine. Understanding the report well it was not me. I did not recognise that person. At the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 20 Aug 2018

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NEED ADVICE ON PIP WHAT TO DO A DILEMMA

Hello my friends and every body. The decision have arrived for PIP. Got standard rate for daily living not happy with some things . The assessor said. I have no points for mobility. Which I ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 13 Aug 2018

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Wheelchair Services Refurbed Chair probs

Absolutely gutted. Had a refurbished chair (my first electric one) since August last year. A quickie Rumba Modular. It has been sent to repair 4/5 times because, in no particular order, broken ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Aids, adaptations, and equipment - 17 May 2019

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Driving as a disabled person

A big thank you to @Poppy_ for her guest blog and for sharing her experiences about driving as a disabled person. Please feel free to comment below and ask any questions/share your experiences too. ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 27 Feb 2022

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