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2400536 · 4. Mar 2025, 19:12

Hi after some help please I have suffered from arthritis for approx 10yrs, I had a hip replacement approx 6yrs this August and sad to say it made my mobility worse.
I suffer arthritis in my hip, back, shoulder, hands and legs and use a stick. My mobility and balance is getting worse daily. I have recently been awarded attendance allowance that helps my daily life. I have a blue vehicle badge. I can only walk very short distances with a stick. How do I apply for a disability car allowance so I can be mobile. Many thanks.
Roger

olivia_b · 5. Mar 2025, 10:13

Hello @2400536,

Welcome to the online community, I hope you feel safe and supported through your journey with us!

Sorry to hear that you are having a rough time with your arthritis but I am glad you have these resources to help you through day-to-day life.

I have linked an article about disability benefits from Versus Arthritis, including disabled car benefits.

https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/work-and-arthritis/helping-you-work-well-with-arthritis/sick-leave-treatment-and-benefits/disability-benefits-and-related-support/

I hope this is beneficial to you and please let us know if theres anything else you need.

Many thanks,

Olivia Baker

helpline_team · 5. Mar 2025, 10:50

@2400536

Hi Roger, I'm sorry to hear that mobility is difficult for you.

If you already have Attendance Allowance you may be over the age limit for Personal Independence Payments (PIP)(which is how people can claim for the mobility component), but do contact either Citizens Advice or an Age UK to see if you are getting everything you may be entitled to.

You've not mentioned the type of arthritis you are affected by, so do look it up using our Conditions search.

Conditions | Types of arthritis, causes, treatments

With all types of arthritis it can be so important to be keeping moving and doing the daily physiotherapy exercises - and research is proving how powerful keeping active can be.

Exercising with arthritis | Top tips, specific exercises

I do hope we can help further - do get in touch if you'd like any further information or support.

All the best

Guy - Helpline Team

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