I WON

madness1985
madness1985 Member Posts: 293
edited 14. Nov 2009, 14:09 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello everyone,

I bring good news. I have just recieved conformation in the post and ive have finnally been awarded high rate mobility after fighting since july! I am so pleased as i was getting really disheartend bout not being able to drive my manual car because of a damaged foot but now i can order a new automatic woohoo!

Does anyone know how long a car takes up on ordering? Also any one have an recomendations?

Thank you!

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  • autumnlady
    autumnlady Member Posts: 29
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello everyone,

    I bring good news. I have just recieved conformation in the post and ive have finnally been awarded high rate mobility after fighting since july! I am so pleased as i was getting really disheartend bout not being able to drive my manual car because of a damaged foot but now i can order a new automatic woohoo!

    Does anyone know how long a car takes up on ordering? Also any one have an recomendations?

    Thank you!

    Congratulations

    My car was with me within two weeks of getting the award.

    I opted for a Toyota iQ- the smallest car on the road, it meets the needs that I have :D:D

    Enjoy getting about again.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Vicky! :D:D:D:D:D

    Thank you for letting us know. If anyone deserves it, you do! Thank goodness they saw sense in your case. They would have been blind, deaf and dumb not to have arrived at the conclusion, you were worthy of the allowance.

    Happy motoring again, :D:D:D

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hiya Vicky............

    Thats brilliant news........made my day that....

    Oh decisions.....decisions.....

    SOmething is purple.................or indigo.........both very nice

    Rob x
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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Thats great, nice to hear some good news! It'll make a big difference to your life. I bet you can't wait!!! :lol::D:D
    Take care, love Sue
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, what great news for you and well deserved, I recently ordered my first mobility car, so I am waiting for news, I have ordered a Skoda Fabia in a maroon colour can't wait love Jaspercatxx
  • harleyd14
    harleyd14 Member Posts: 259
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    FAB news, its almost a sense of achievement and that someone does listen isnt it. well done you....

    as for the car, yep, mine too was with me within 2 weeks, i opted for a Kia Ceed BUT i think i would have liked something maybe a bit higher, purely on the fact that when i have been walking round a couple of shops and you are at the point of kissing your car when it comes into view (!!) i struggle to get into it as my right leg has almost seezed and gone stiff and wont bend to get in, i hope you see what i mean because this i feel is an important thing to consider, dont fall in love with the first car you see, get in both sides as you might be the driver AND passenger at some points, also try the rear seats. the Kia is great coz the doors open increadibly wide, i believe a third wider than most, and this is standard. motability is a great site, is shows all the cars and how much they cost. good luck in your search, and once again WELL DONE MOST DESERVED. love from Sally.xxxxx
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello everyone,

    I bring good news. I have just recieved conformation in the post and ive have finnally been awarded high rate mobility after fighting since july! I am so pleased as i was getting really disheartend bout not being able to drive my manual car because of a damaged foot but now i can order a new automatic woohoo!

    Does anyone know how long a car takes up on ordering? Also any one have an recomendations?

    Thank you!


    So very pleased for you. You are going to love driving an automatic, almost drives itself!!........Ange.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and congratulations.You know you deserved it but just gotta keep on at them DLA peeps till they get the message.It is all hit and miss isnt it?But should encourage others to keep fighting.
    We have an automatic but as a mum to 5 kids I had to get a family car.2 daughters grown up so only visit when not working(which isnt often).We have a Nissan Note as the seats were the comfortable height for my dodgy hip.Not too low not too high.Make sure you try a few out if possible as it has to be comfortable and safe.
    All the best
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    r020.gif Great news d040.gif Congratulations.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi madness

    Lovely to hear your news. Can't help you with the car stuff, sorry.


    Sharmaine
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi madness, sooooo pleased for y ou!!!! at last someone with good news!!
    Cant help with car as unfortunately I never learned to drive, wish I had, it would really help.
    Have applied for a freedom pass (London) taking ages though, will help with the fares, so will have to be patient. Enjoy your new found freedom!!!
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  • madness1985
    madness1985 Member Posts: 293
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,

    Thank you so much for your replies i was overwelhmed by your kindness. Ive opted for a Kia Ceed, i am more than excited! Everything was perfect, the handbrakes was a light one and it was so easy (im having a bad day with my hands!) it was just perfect in every way so sio excited aparently it will be here in 2 weeks! Im going for the diesil eco-dynamic one woopie can not wait!!

    Thanks all x