tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post6163535463259456615..comments2023-11-25T01:12:34.326+00:00Comments on Benefit Scrounging Scum: Ability To 'Mobilise'BenefitScroungingScumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-33078651763899572422014-06-02T20:41:10.535+01:002014-06-02T20:41:10.535+01:00I agree that wheelchair users need extra planning ...I agree that wheelchair users need extra planning time and it may cost extra money if you travel with a PA or carer. Many newly disabled folk don't realise that buying a scooter is a complete waste of money, if you need to take them on public transport as they aren't allowed on buses, trains or planes (in Scotland at any rate). I at least inherited mine and when I discovered how impractical it was, I gave it to my neighbour who was able to shuffle to the bus-stop 20yds from the front door. Then I used my DLA to pay a grand for a 2nd hand power chair (worth £3,500) off Gumtree.<br />We are so fortunate in the UK to be given benefits like DLA to help pay towards power chairs, taxis and train fares or if you can still drive, a motability car. Please don't complain about having to pay a PA or carer, welcome to my world 24-7! <br />I am, as of 3 years ago, unable to get out of bed far less leave the house without a PA. I have to pay a fair chunk of my PAs' wages out of my benefits but that's why I'm given them! So for the odd journey, I feel you don't really have a leg to stand on (Oops! Pun wasn't intended!). I object to having my space invaded by folk who are nice enough, but it's MY space! I'd love to be able to just pop to the garden on my own, or go and make a cuppa in the kitchen and carry it through to the sitting room but on every occasion, I need a PA to help. <br />So I suggest, you sell or give your scooter away and start again and buy a power chair or power assisted chair depending on your disability. Then it is good to take stock of the good or enjoyable things in life and just get on with it to the best of our abilities. The sooner we realise that we have never been promised an easy life and not to expect one, then it seems easier and better and we complain less!Smodaignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-41161642533175503112013-07-26T12:43:05.065+01:002013-07-26T12:43:05.065+01:00I use an electric chair,I am travelling from lanca...I use an electric chair,I am travelling from lancaster to london on train,cross london by taxi then london to gatwick on train.then reverse journey on the way back.STOP MOANING AND GET ON WITH IT!!!tattoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-41021175666080636702011-03-20T18:11:00.547+00:002011-03-20T18:11:00.547+00:00I had a similar discussion with my mum last weeken...I had a similar discussion with my mum last weekend as we're coming over to visit and they [parents] need to travel by train to meet us. I had no idea it would be such a nightmare for them [and they don't have similar mobility issues]<br /><br />We're in the fortunate position to shell out for someone to drive them door to door but for most people that isn't an option.<br /><br />Sympathy doesn't help but you have mine anyway.Maddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-31038265965101105612011-03-19T10:14:13.551+00:002011-03-19T10:14:13.551+00:00The last march i went on was way back when Blair w...The last march i went on was way back when Blair was in power, three weeks later I was called into the local DWP and asked how was it being so disabled I was seen in Cardiff in a wheelchair, I said yes I was in a wheelchair, with my carer. But it did show one thing boy they have an underground of photographers and spy's.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186557603493331701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-54627848684926976782011-03-18T20:38:09.680+00:002011-03-18T20:38:09.680+00:00I can't walk to my nearest bus stop! It is to...I can't walk to my nearest bus stop! It is too far for me at the top of my street and isnt on the accessable rout anyway. The powers that be have never had to pre plan a journey, thinking about every possibility; it's not only about getting there but how accessible is when you arrive. Stairs, doors, counters and toilets are some more huge issues. Mobilise? & Spontaneity doesnt exist. Some times taxi firms think the short journey being booked is a joke so yet again discussing why with a stranger, then a taxi comes you can't get into...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-54676710497379955762011-03-18T17:46:15.172+00:002011-03-18T17:46:15.172+00:00I hear your pain, not an ideal solution but .... y...I hear your pain, not an ideal solution but .... you could drive to Bedford get a commuter train to London bridge take the jubilee line to Westminster. Then do a return journey. <br />Email me if you want more information.<br />mingus_101@hotmail.com <br /><br />Davedave mingaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-47002394526996559872011-03-18T12:52:00.250+00:002011-03-18T12:52:00.250+00:00I am entirely prevented from attending the 'lo...I am entirely prevented from attending the 'local' FE college simply because the train company has refused to carry my scooter. They will apparently take the 'right' kind/size of scooter, but conveniently, mine is not it.<br /><br />Can't walk from the bus stop, scooter won't fit on the bus and it's over an hour and a half to drive the whole way at 4mph which is a bit tough when it snows in winter here in Edinburgh.DeusExMacintoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02728119585120029111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-88126869821222946532011-03-18T11:07:28.657+00:002011-03-18T11:07:28.657+00:00Can I suggest that you send this blog post to thos...Can I suggest that you send this blog post to those who are arranging/heading the meeting? <br /><br />They should know that before you can even think about discussing anything with them, this is what you have to go through. Not to mention the fact you will probably be exhausted by the time you actually get there and therefore this impacts on your ability to participate. <br /><br />Tell them. This is the sort of thing which rich able-bodied people just do not even consider. They must be made aware!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-21261004885501981522011-03-18T10:47:00.719+00:002011-03-18T10:47:00.719+00:00Well said! I too am off to London soon - usual thi...Well said! I too am off to London soon - usual thing, ages on the phone to book special assistance (which message might not get through to the train staff). An hour or two checking out if I can get onto the tube (are there steps where I want to go?). Alternative buses (all? are accessible) but how many changes to make in a strange city. Give up on all of that and pay for a taxi - no option - unlike my able bodied counterparts. I only have a manual wheelchair and London isn't completely flat and what about kerbs ?- maybe I should pay for someone to go with me?....The list goes on and on and just isn't understood by the powers that be. Result is always extra time to plan and extra cash. Not for us the ability to walk into the station, buy a ticket, get off the train, onto the tube and walk wherever we want at the other end. Simples.Warpedwomanhttp://Www.warpedwoman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-80702235465576700772011-03-18T10:16:42.998+00:002011-03-18T10:16:42.998+00:00I'm about on the 28th, and think I can do a da...I'm about on the 28th, and think I can do a day's wheeling.<br /><br />Robin (queerpup)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704508224138628442noreply@blogger.com