Motability car

[allanrobson]

My brother in law has recently been officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia and has had a blue badge for several years. I suggested he apply for a motability car but he doesn't think he'd get one as he's heard that others are apparently having theirs taken back. I don't know if this is true? Unfortunately due to this debilitating condition he has lost the will to fight. What is the chances of him getting one p,ease. Thank you in advance.

[Jasharper]

Hi not had anyone say there car was taken back.

But you have to have the higher rate of mobility Hope this helps

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there, welcome to the group yes quite a lot of people lost their mobility car when they had there PIP mobility allowance lowered.

If your brother receives the high mobility rate he will have no trouble getting a mobility car. If he doesn't get PIP or is on the lower rate but he thinks he should be on the higher rate. He needs to get In touch with the DWP like Hidden explained. I hope this helps.

Momo

[Farmerboy]

Firstly as Ajay has stated you must apply for PIP and be awarded the higher rate of PIP in the mobility part to be able to apply for a mobility car. What I recommend you do is visit the Works and Benefits site and take the free PIP self test this will give you a good idea of your chances to being awarded PIP. When you do apply for PIP remember that the answers you put in your application form will have to be justified at your assessment. As for Carer’s allowance go onto the government site and read the rules on claiming the benefit the person claiming / caring for are restricted on the number of hours they can work being paid all is explained on the site as well as PIP the internet is awash with information on different benefits.

[Hidden]

Lost mine 2 years ago! Now I have many more issues because I cant get about so much. It costs the Government more than the £60/w for the extra issues in medical terms. Problem is Gov doesn't realise prevention is better than dealing with the issues later....

Best thing is to make sure all C.F.S sufferers are continuously active. Well what do you expect from a school of numpties... Who know nothing of our condition.

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee in reply to Hidden]

There is medical advice against people with CFS/ME from taking exercise as it can make matters worse. This does not apply to fibromyalgia.

[Hidden in reply to desquinn]

The word said is "active"...

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee in reply to Hidden]

Very aware what the advice is and the nuance of the words.

"For most CFS patients, exercise can easily trigger an intensification of symptoms, so patients should focus on avoiding post-exertional fatigue (excessive tiredness after activity). All physical activity should be considered exercise. Even if you don't have a formal exercise program, you are exercising already (and may be overdoing it!)

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