Afternoon all.
On Wednesday I was thoroughly fed up with myself at having to sit and rest all the time that I decided to take my dog for a wee walk - 20 minutes. Bad idea! Been in terrific pain ever since - I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and small fibre neuropathy. I have 2 questions 1) should I go down the path (pardon the pun) of a mobility scooter so that I can at least get out and about and 2) if so, can anyone recommend a folding one that I can put in my car? The reason that I ask question 1 is basically because I'm afraid to take this step as I'm afraid it will lead to even less mobilty on my part and a reliance on a scooter. As you can see I'm so confused with it all not to mention thorughly depressed. Any advice gratefully received. Thank you x x
Hello meggiet
I cannot give advice on the make of scooter, although you may be eligible for one on motorbility, if you get the mobility component of DLA.
i do not know the new rules etc regarding above
If you want to purchase one you can see some of them at the disability assessment centre within your your area, as many of them are weight restricted so that may cut the list down to size as I do not know what the weight lists are for these types of machine
What you really need to ask yourself, are you wanting to carry it in the car
Is it easy to dismantle
Am I making this purchase for the right reasons, ie how much will I use this model
Where do I want to go, is it just to shop or go for country walks with the dog on rough ground
Will I get sufficient use of it. Many people purchase these then not use it or find it is not fit for purpose.
One idea is to look in classifieds there are many up for sale second hand, these scooters seem to appear now and then.
Some companies that sell them reconditioned. at a discount. so you may get a good one that way.
One thing to watch with a private sale has it been not used over an extended period, and the owner has not kept the battery charged, this can mean that a new battery will need to be purchased. So a good buy can prove and expensive buy.
Hope this will help, happy wizzing around
BOB
Thanks for your help Bob. I just feel so isolated at the moment and the thought of being able to enjoy fresh air is so uplifting. We have a mobility shop near us so I may trundle along and, using your suggestions, have a try out on one. I have applied for DLA and am awaiting a response! Have a good weekend and thanks again.
Hello Maggiet
Do not forget give me a beep, when passing, will get out of your way
All the best
BOB
He he will do. Might have a parp parp horn fitted!