Don't forget to share your money saving tips, or you're out and about hacks. Oh and I haven had a nose job, i think the mark on my nose is from my glasses lol!!!
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard Do you have a recommendation for where to buy wheelchairs/mobility aids? I’ve been looking to replace my crappy cheap wheelchair with one more outdoor orientated but it’s been difficult to find exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks in advance.
Hi Terra, It depends where you live. I've been a full-time wheelchair user since 2004. If you haven't tried already, see about being referred to your local wheelchair services/mobility centre for a wheelchair assessment if you need to use a wheelchair to get around. (They can also provide special cushions for wheelchairs too!) Most places have forms that your GP fills in. If you need a wheelchair, always try it if you can, as you may find that you can't push it, or you can't load/unload it into/out of your car! You may find a good 'active user'/ultralight chair on eBay. Do your research first There are a lot of rubbish chairs missing pieces, seriously overpriced chairs or badly described chairs (saying that they're ultralight weight when they're not!) My main chair was custom built by Draft Wheelchairs in Cambridgeshire, and my NHS 'voucher chair' was custom configured by the chaps at Draft. They do basic chairs, I to high end chairs, as well as sports chairs. I can't recommend them highly enough! Good luck!
Hi Gem, There's the CredAbility Access Card - www.accesscard.org.uk it can be used to prove that you have a disability (saves carrying a PIP letter and us much more confidential!) My father, Terry Gallagher, helped inspire it, as he got Nottinghamshire to create a 'disability card'. One better than the National Trust is CADW (pronounced 'CADU') - Heritage in Wales. You get in free as a disabled person, but, your companion/'carer' also gets in free! Loved the suggestions though! 🐈 xx
Oh thank you so much. Ill look into this. I have always thought there should be something like that. Its horrible carrying around confidential documents. xx
I think my favorite hack that isn’t really a hack so far is that everyone now defers to me on whether or not something is accessible for a school trip or something and if I don’t want to do it, I can just say it’s probably not actually accessible enough. I also really love auto door buttons but at my college, they’re always breaking, so I’m left to struggle with really heavy doors
This very similar in the USA as well except for the key for the toilet. That would be awesome here! The parking placards for disability are blue and red. Blue means permanent disabled Red means temporarily disabled.
Sarah Camley Are you from the USA? I just recently found out myself but yes we do and you have to go through your doctor to get it. I started out with a temporary one and then I went to a permanent one. Best of luck and have a great day
My tip is never let DWP lie and say you don't qualify for DLA/PIP seen as DLA/PIP is the proof you need for loooooooooooooads of things to be able to save money...such as many places want DLA/PIP letter for you to qualify for blue badge, bus pass, CEA card, carer ticket etc etc. Fight them (don't exaggerate on form though) and make them give you what you qualify for.
Sarah yes this upsets me as I write code so am able to work on laptop from my bed and so haven’t applied for either ESA/PIP yet as haven’t needed the income - but it means I don’t qualify for a lot of the disability help I do need! RADAR key was the ah ha moment for me - so glad I found out about that! Xx
It's still got a long way to go. Unless you live in a city it's pretty much only the large chain stores and supermarkets that are accessible. Living in a town, especially with lots of our buildings being hundreds of years old, shops and cafes etc tend to be tiny and up steps which are completely inaccessible and public transport is a nightmare. The parking badge is very helpful, but there are often very limited spaces so personally, I can rarely get to park anywhere near where I'm going. One plus is that any new buildings built have to be accessible, hopefully this is something that the US can get on board with too! No one should be missing out because they can't access places.
It still really difficult. A lot of places don't even have ramped access. Pavements are often horrendous. People steal the little twisty knob that is for visually impaired users at traffic lights!
The US is required by law to make a lot of places accessible and as far as I’m aware the UK the law either doesn’t exist or is far less stringent. So it can be a lot harder to get around in the UK. I feel like I heard this somewhere. But I could be wrong.
Dear Gem, thanks for this interesting topics for money saving and hacks for disabled people! So helpful! and funny also! I am still trying to get a disabled parking card for Germany and it is so hard to get here! As I can still walk some steps they think I don't need it!!! Well, I do need it! But to prove them wrong is hard! I tried to apply for a disabled parking card last October, got a negative answer and treid again in the beginning of January this year, don't know about the outcome by now, but not sure if it's goint to work out the way I want it . The restrictions are hard: the owner of such a diability parking card has to be unable to walk more than 10 steps with help. Well, that's it. I can sometimes walk more than 10 and sometimes much less to zero steps. But they decide on what the doctors (like my neurologist ) writes. They don't invite you to an official neurologist ,who could definitely see if you can walk or not. Cross your fingers form e, ok? Have a great evening! Hugs from Germany, Britta
Absolutely love your videos, I recently broke my leg quite severely and am confined to a wheel chair for 3 months. I’m finding your videos super helpful.
Also you can pre board on airplanes so that you have more time to get to your seat. If you are a chronic pain and fatigue suffer this is so nice because it takes me more time and I will over exert myself if people are waiting.
Here in the US the parking thing is blue here too but we have no restroom keys and no ID for getting the caregiver in for free oddly enough as much as we have had ADA before the UK had anything. In order to get a caregiver in for free you must ask.
I wish places in the US did the free carers. My husband was in a wheelchair for a few years before he passed away and it would have been nice for us to go places together. Also I had never heard of the radar key ( I think that is also UK specific) but it is a great idea to help keep the bathroom tidy.
Access card - similar to the cea card but more widely accepted at attractions like theme parks and concert venues, if you go to an o2 concert venue and book through the disability line they give you an account number to book next time
Thanks Gem, as a recent wheelchair user a lot of these things I had to find out by myself, I wish I'd had this video a year ago! No one tells you about train passes or radar keys. A note on blue badges, if you get mobility PIP (which is another horror in itself) you will be automatically approved for a blue badge, you just need to send off a little form and pay £10 to your local council. Still something you need to do off your own back, no one tells you about these things! I wish I had known I could apply years ago before claiming PIP. These kind of videos are really helpful :)
In England currently you need 8 points from moving around component it can't be points from planning and following journeys. Some countries allow blue badge if 12 points for planning and following journeys or 8 points for communication. Sadly all councils have different rules which is super annoying.
If people have lost their blue badge because of the pip assessment process you can reapply via your local council with a medical letter from gp or consultants (you will have to pay again unfortunately ) so for those that have been struggling thru the pip appeals definitely reapply for your blue badge so that you don’t have to struggle going to appointments and shopping. Also for those that use tolls roads and bridges regularly you can pay a fee when you apply (or renew)for your blue badge which will give you free or discounted access - there’s more info on the motability website and blue badge website 🤗
@@ecologist_to_be I didn't realise it was different rules for different councils, I guess I was lucky with mine. They make these things so complicated!
Thank you for your feed back. I remember when I was first disabled, (24years ago) My parents really struggled to find anything. I would have hoped it would be better ow, but maybe not. But at least this little vid is up. :)
Some UK toll roads will give you a pass. My husband has an M6 toll exemption card. It costs £7 a year, but then you have free travel, you just have to show your card at the booth.
In the US we don't have a card that lets you get into the movie with a companion for free (as far as I know of), but you can go to national parks for free! You have to apply and give proof of a disability, but it's a pretty great idea. Also, many amusement parks like Disney and Six Flags have a disability pass system where you can get a ride time scheduled based on the length of the line, and you come back at your scheduled time instead of waiting. It's AMAZING especially when you can't stand/sit for long or are sensitive to the heat.
Restaurant tables are a bind for me because my legs stick out in front of me. Sometimes I am so far from the table I have to put a napkin on my chest like a baby in case what I'm eating spills down me. I gave up going to the cinema because it's too hard to get my chair in and out of the car, and I don't have anyone to go with anyway. 🙁 My hacks are of a more specific kind. If I stand up, I have to do everything one-handed (I can't stand without holding onto something solid). I taught myself to do things one handed by practising pulling a nappy sack out of the packet and opening it purely with my fingers. It increases your manual dexterity. 😜
Hi Gem, I love live music and festivals. They mostly use the Access card for evidence. It costs £15 for three years, you don’t need to claim benefits to be eligible, and I’ve saved £100s with it in the first year. Also most theatres, leisure centres, gardens etc also accept it!
Yes we have doors that open automatically in the UK too. It's not the dark ages! But we also have doors with the auto opening button for disabled people.
I have all of those things and they are a great help/money saving. For the cinema I have a CEA card and as the local cinemas are Odeon, I pay for a limitless sub (£18pm) I use the cinema a lot as watching films is a 'distraction from my pain etc'. I have a bus pass and a scooter pass for the bus. Both very useful. In Wales the equiv of the CEA card for the theatres is called the HYNT card (I think). Unlike the CEA card it is free and lasts many years. Well worth getting. I have registred with some of the local theatres (Bridgewater, lowery etc). We can go to the Bridgewater including parking in Manchester for less then going to the local theatre!(one seat free (carers) and free disabled parking in the NCP car park) they also sort out a very accessible seat. Always had excellent service from the staff of these places.
If you have DLA you can be car tax exempt too. Having DLA is a key part to support the Blue Badge application these days so I'd advise go down the DLA avenue first as it will open up other things if you qualify. xx
With PIP, if you get standard rate (mobility/getting around), you can get 50% reduction on your road fund tax (car tax) and 100% reduction for the enhanced rate. The vehicle must be used solely for the benefit of the disabled person. (It can be used to get shopping or medication for the disabled person, even if they're not in the vehicle, but it can't be used by someone just running errands for themselves.
The last couple of times I attended Brighton primark the disabled till was buried under piles of clothes, they've also refused to open it for a friend telling them to "get your carer to do it" their 'carer' was their partner who is also disabled and was using their cane that day :/
i have a disability parking badge here in Australia and our version of a carers card whhich can be apprently be used in the UK which is convient as i am travelling to the London in April/May
We do? Is this just for public transport? I have a pension card (no pension payment) and my gp said that's all I need to prove to companies that that I have a disability and I just need to call places ahead to ask if they offer discounts for my support worker, but there's no card to prove I have and need a support worker. Who issues the companion cards?
@@maxb8847 Ah, I see, I just found the criteria for my state (vic) and it seems I am not eligible because my disability and need for a DSW is episodic.
Hi , I am sure I saw you in Eastbourne the other week but I wasn’t 100% sure . I am loving that the new development here is making it easier for wheelchairs but some spots are still very hard work which I am hoping are sorted . If it was you how did you find it and do you get frustrated with some shops as it can be impossible to move around to where you want to go ?
Yeah I get really annoyed at shops that are inaccessible. I think, Well if you don't want my money I will take it else where. My local clarks shoe shop, has an upstairs for kids. But no lift!!! I get very cross and angry. Not sure it was me in Eastbourne. Where was it? Don't think I have been to Eastborne for a while. :)
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard it was on the outside of the new shopping centre near the metro bank but person was actually talking to a homeless guy so if it was you then you would obviously know but this was only maybe two weeks ago maximum . My hubby has started watching your videos now too as it is helping him understand what it is like for me as I am a new chair user x
Wow a lot is different between countries. There was only about 3 things in this video that is the same and all the others we have something like it. With the key thing we usually have to go see the manager and they unlock it as here the key will be a common thing trying to be stolen. 😂
One of our local KFC has an accessible sign on a table but I couldn't see how it was any different to the other tables and was actually harder to maneuver under. Plus it's always taken and the sign is so out of view nobody realises, I bet not even the staff
Hi gem I have most of these just got my blue badge still getting used to the rules, you mentioned going to the theatre in London how do you use the tube as that is one or the things that stops me from going to London or do you just drive? ( I don’t drive ) x
Hey Georgie, I live in Brighton only and hour or so from London. We usually drive. Or we take the train, but I taxi around London. I never go on the tube. I know its more expensive. But I feel its worth it. (I have a london vlog on my channel somewhere. I think I have 2) xx
Ah okay thankyou, I live in Uckfield so I can get the train to London it’s just when I’m in London okay thankyou il take a look I love watching your videos they are so helpful as I’ve been disabled all my life but only in the past couple of years I’ve used a wheelchair xx
Your welcome. Ahh your in Sussex too??? Yeah I haven't heard any good things about the tube. Best save that little bit extra and use taxies when you can. (In my opinion.) xx@@ZeeebraF91
For people with hidden disabilities who get some form of disability benefit it is possible to get a ‘Disabled ID’ card. It has your name and a photo and confirms that you are entitled to benefits. It means that you don’t have to show people your full paperwork when asking for concessions- the PIP entitlement letter has quite a lot of info on it that I would prefer not to show strangers. www.did-card.co.uk
I'm surprised that you said you have nothing on your person that denotes your disabled. I have a disabled card in my wallet along with contacts conditions and my medications.
Ugh it is such a bad problem in Western Australia! I used to look completely able bodied but we had a blue badge (called acrod here) because I could barely walk far due to bad chronic pain caused by deterioration created by my disability. I had multiple people come up and question or have a go at us for parking in the acrod bay, once we even had to prove to some I was disabled with all my cards we have to carry and me taking by AFO's (braces) off. At the moment it luckily is more noticeable we need it because I had an operation so I have to be in a wheelchair for a year.
Seems that the uk has some pretty lame disabled laws. Really, excited about disabled tables ? That wont cut it here, specially in my state of calif. Also doors, they must be less than 7.5 lbs to open and must close slowly. On and on. Blue cards are easy, fill out a simple form from the dept of motor vehicles, where you get your drivers licenses, then a form from your doctor, send it in and thats it. But yea, noticed that disabled access in gb is rather unusefull in many ways.
My blue badge was stolen with the vehicle automatic vehicle buy the police goons from my driveway apparently they would not let me go to the toilet in the car or in the house 51 charteris Road Allerton Bradford UK and they don't have any record of this at the Bradford council In United Kingdom. Since then I have moved to a new location Still in Bradford UK 🇬🇧
Football Chelsea Football Club provide Free Yes Free of charge a season ticket that is for all home matches for a disable supporter and there career . but there is a long waiting list
Hi Gem I have just had a really bad visit I had to use the bathroom in my local Dunelm store whist I was out shopping with my sister and my parents the access was ok but after using the bathroom I really really struggled getting out of the bathroom,I still have some strength in my legs but it is slowly getting worse, if I didn’t have the use in my legs I wouldn’t have been able to get out!! It was so poor 👎👨🏻🦽
Don't forget to share your money saving tips, or you're out and about hacks.
Oh and I haven had a nose job, i think the mark on my nose is from my glasses lol!!!
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard Do you have a recommendation for where to buy wheelchairs/mobility aids? I’ve been looking to replace my crappy cheap wheelchair with one more outdoor orientated but it’s been difficult to find exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks in advance.
Hi Terra,
It depends where you live. I've been a full-time wheelchair user since 2004. If you haven't tried already, see about being referred to your local wheelchair services/mobility centre for a wheelchair assessment if you need to use a wheelchair to get around. (They can also provide special cushions for wheelchairs too!) Most places have forms that your GP fills in.
If you need a wheelchair, always try it if you can, as you may find that you can't push it, or you can't load/unload it into/out of your car!
You may find a good 'active user'/ultralight chair on eBay. Do your research first There are a lot of rubbish chairs missing pieces, seriously overpriced chairs or badly described chairs (saying that they're ultralight weight when they're not!)
My main chair was custom built by Draft Wheelchairs in Cambridgeshire, and my NHS 'voucher chair' was custom configured by the chaps at Draft. They do basic chairs, I to high end chairs, as well as sports chairs. I can't recommend them highly enough!
Good luck!
Hi Gem,
There's the CredAbility Access Card -
www.accesscard.org.uk it can be used to prove that you have a disability (saves carrying a PIP letter and us much more confidential!) My father, Terry Gallagher, helped inspire it, as he got Nottinghamshire to create a 'disability card'.
One better than the National Trust is CADW (pronounced 'CADU') - Heritage in Wales. You get in free as a disabled person, but, your companion/'carer' also gets in free!
Loved the suggestions though!
🐈 xx
Oh thank you so much. Ill look into this. I have always thought there should be something like that. Its horrible carrying around confidential documents. xx
@@Wheelsnoheels You're welcome! ☺ xx
I think my favorite hack that isn’t really a hack so far is that everyone now defers to me on whether or not something is accessible for a school trip or something and if I don’t want to do it, I can just say it’s probably not actually accessible enough. I also really love auto door buttons but at my college, they’re always breaking, so I’m left to struggle with really heavy doors
This very similar in the USA as well except for the key for the toilet. That would be awesome here! The parking placards for disability are blue and red. Blue means permanent disabled Red means temporarily disabled.
We don't currently have them for temporary conditions.
Sarah Camley Are you from the USA? I just recently found out myself but yes we do and you have to go through your doctor to get it. I started out with a temporary one and then I went to a permanent one.
Best of luck and have a great day
Those accessible tables are awesome, table legs can be super annoying and can prevent us from getting close enough to the table.
Lisa TheCatDude Amazing! My local Yo! Sushi isn’t accessible except a small table next to the toilets!!!!!
I don’t think so 😂
My tip is never let DWP lie and say you don't qualify for DLA/PIP seen as DLA/PIP is the proof you need for loooooooooooooads of things to be able to save money...such as many places want DLA/PIP letter for you to qualify for blue badge, bus pass, CEA card, carer ticket etc etc. Fight them (don't exaggerate on form though) and make them give you what you qualify for.
Sarah yes this upsets me as I write code so am able to work on laptop from my bed and so haven’t applied for either ESA/PIP yet as haven’t needed the income - but it means I don’t qualify for a lot of the disability help I do need! RADAR key was the ah ha moment for me - so glad I found out about that! Xx
Sounds like the UK is much better with their accessibility practices than America is. Must be super nice!
It's still got a long way to go. Unless you live in a city it's pretty much only the large chain stores and supermarkets that are accessible. Living in a town, especially with lots of our buildings being hundreds of years old, shops and cafes etc tend to be tiny and up steps which are completely inaccessible and public transport is a nightmare. The parking badge is very helpful, but there are often very limited spaces so personally, I can rarely get to park anywhere near where I'm going. One plus is that any new buildings built have to be accessible, hopefully this is something that the US can get on board with too! No one should be missing out because they can't access places.
It still really difficult. A lot of places don't even have ramped access. Pavements are often horrendous. People steal the little twisty knob that is for visually impaired users at traffic lights!
The US is required by law to make a lot of places accessible and as far as I’m aware the UK the law either doesn’t exist or is far less stringent. So it can be a lot harder to get around in the UK. I feel like I heard this somewhere. But I could be wrong.
There is a looooong way to go. There are may places I still can't go. My home town (the old bit) is impossible.
The UK is still very much pretty awful for accessibility and common sense. Too many old buikdings.
Dear Gem, thanks for this interesting topics for money saving and hacks for disabled people! So helpful! and funny also!
I am still trying to get a disabled parking card for Germany and it is so hard to get here!
As I can still walk some steps they think I don't need it!!! Well, I do need it! But to prove them wrong is hard!
I tried to apply for a disabled parking card last October, got a negative answer and treid again in the beginning of January this year, don't know about the outcome by now, but not sure if it's goint to work out the way I want it .
The restrictions are hard: the owner of such a diability parking card has to be unable to walk more than 10 steps with help. Well, that's it.
I can sometimes walk more than 10 and sometimes much less to zero steps. But they decide on what the doctors (like my neurologist ) writes. They don't invite you to an official neurologist ,who could definitely see if you can walk or not.
Cross your fingers form e, ok?
Have a great evening! Hugs from Germany, Britta
Ahhhh fingers and toes crossed for you Britta. I have heard that you should film forms out based on your absolute worst day. Hope that helps. xx
Absolutely love your videos, I recently broke my leg quite severely and am confined to a wheel chair for 3 months. I’m finding your videos super helpful.
Thanks for sharing about the cinema ticket:)
M&S cafe also has accessible tables. Great video x
Thanks! Wish we would implement these helpful ideas in the U.S.
Also you can pre board on airplanes so that you have more time to get to your seat. If you are a chronic pain and fatigue suffer this is so nice because it takes me more time and I will over exert myself if people are waiting.
Here in the US the parking thing is blue here too but we have no restroom keys and no ID for getting the caregiver in for free oddly enough as much as we have had ADA before the UK had anything. In order to get a caregiver in for free you must ask.
I wish places in the US did the free carers. My husband was in a wheelchair for a few years before he passed away and it would have been nice for us to go places together. Also I had never heard of the radar key ( I think that is also UK specific) but it is a great idea to help keep the bathroom tidy.
Access card - similar to the cea card but more widely accepted at attractions like theme parks and concert venues, if you go to an o2 concert venue and book through the disability line they give you an account number to book next time
Thanks Gem, as a recent wheelchair user a lot of these things I had to find out by myself, I wish I'd had this video a year ago! No one tells you about train passes or radar keys. A note on blue badges, if you get mobility PIP (which is another horror in itself) you will be automatically approved for a blue badge, you just need to send off a little form and pay £10 to your local council. Still something you need to do off your own back, no one tells you about these things! I wish I had known I could apply years ago before claiming PIP. These kind of videos are really helpful :)
In England currently you need 8 points from moving around component it can't be points from planning and following journeys. Some countries allow blue badge if 12 points for planning and following journeys or 8 points for communication. Sadly all councils have different rules which is super annoying.
If people have lost their blue badge because of the pip assessment process you can reapply via your local council with a medical letter from gp or consultants (you will have to pay again unfortunately ) so for those that have been struggling thru the pip appeals definitely reapply for your blue badge so that you don’t have to struggle going to appointments and shopping. Also for those that use tolls roads and bridges regularly you can pay a fee when you apply (or renew)for your blue badge which will give you free or discounted access - there’s more info on the motability website and blue badge website 🤗
@@ecologist_to_be I didn't realise it was different rules for different councils, I guess I was lucky with mine. They make these things so complicated!
Thank you for your feed back. I remember when I was first disabled, (24years ago) My parents really struggled to find anything. I would have hoped it would be better ow, but maybe not. But at least this little vid is up. :)
Do you have to qualify for pip for a blue bade? I though some people who don't have pip, can still have a blue badge?@@ecologist_to_be
Some UK toll roads will give you a pass. My husband has an M6 toll exemption card. It costs £7 a year, but then you have free travel, you just have to show your card at the booth.
That key is such a good idea! Wish they would have these in Belgium
In the US we don't have a card that lets you get into the movie with a companion for free (as far as I know of), but you can go to national parks for free! You have to apply and give proof of a disability, but it's a pretty great idea. Also, many amusement parks like Disney and Six Flags have a disability pass system where you can get a ride time scheduled based on the length of the line, and you come back at your scheduled time instead of waiting. It's AMAZING especially when you can't stand/sit for long or are sensitive to the heat.
Restaurant tables are a bind for me because my legs stick out in front of me. Sometimes I am so far from the table I have to put a napkin on my chest like a baby in case what I'm eating spills down me. I gave up going to the cinema because it's too hard to get my chair in and out of the car, and I don't have anyone to go with anyway. 🙁 My hacks are of a more specific kind. If I stand up, I have to do everything one-handed (I can't stand without holding onto something solid). I taught myself to do things one handed by practising pulling a nappy sack out of the packet and opening it purely with my fingers. It increases your manual dexterity. 😜
Really interesting Gem... thanks for knowlage !
HI GEMMA THANKS LOADS OF TIPS!!
The first one doesn’t apply in the USA:( and the second one too. Lol. Public restrooms are disgusting in the US.
Hi Gem, I love live music and festivals. They mostly use the Access card for evidence. It costs £15 for three years, you don’t need to claim benefits to be eligible, and I’ve saved £100s with it in the first year. Also most theatres, leisure centres, gardens etc also accept it!
How would i apply gor one please
1:27 I was actually only *asking* it.
We have grocery stores that have doors where you don't need to press a button. They open automatically.
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What are you wondering about, @@ecologist_to_be?
Yes we have doors that open automatically in the UK too. It's not the dark ages! But we also have doors with the auto opening button for disabled people.
Visually impaired people also get to q jump 8:38 8:38
Thanks for your video
Are mc Donald has tables but some time people put chairs in the table
I have all of those things and they are a great help/money saving. For the cinema I have a CEA card and as the local cinemas are Odeon, I pay for a limitless sub (£18pm) I use the cinema a lot as watching films is a 'distraction from my pain etc'. I have a bus pass and a scooter pass for the bus. Both very useful. In Wales the equiv of the CEA card for the theatres is called the HYNT card (I think). Unlike the CEA card it is free and lasts many years. Well worth getting. I have registred with some of the local theatres (Bridgewater, lowery etc). We can go to the Bridgewater including parking in Manchester for less then going to the local theatre!(one seat free (carers) and free disabled parking in the NCP car park) they also sort out a very accessible seat. Always had excellent service from the staff of these places.
If you have DLA you can be car tax exempt too. Having DLA is a key part to support the Blue Badge application these days so I'd advise go down the DLA avenue first as it will open up other things if you qualify. xx
It's PIP now for anyone over 16
With PIP, if you get standard rate (mobility/getting around), you can get 50% reduction on your road fund tax (car tax) and 100% reduction for the enhanced rate. The vehicle must be used solely for the benefit of the disabled person. (It can be used to get shopping or medication for the disabled person, even if they're not in the vehicle, but it can't be used by someone just running errands for themselves.
The last couple of times I attended Brighton primark the disabled till was buried under piles of clothes, they've also refused to open it for a friend telling them to "get your carer to do it" their 'carer' was their partner who is also disabled and was using their cane that day :/
Oh that's terrible to hear :(
i have a disability parking badge here in Australia and our version of a carers card whhich can be apprently be used in the UK which is convient as i am travelling to the London in April/May
Oh amazing. Let me know if you need a recommendations. or tips etc.
I wish they had a card like that for shows in the US, and the US should definately have accessible stalls have keys too!
If you have problems cutting up food, ask for assistance. I know in the US at bob evens you can ask for food to be cut when you order and they will.
we have a companion card here in Australia
We do? Is this just for public transport?
I have a pension card (no pension payment) and my gp said that's all I need to prove to companies that that I have a disability and I just need to call places ahead to ask if they offer discounts for my support worker, but there's no card to prove I have and need a support worker.
Who issues the companion cards?
@@AreilKnight the companion card is so your carer can take you places like movies, events, public transport and they get in for free.
@@maxb8847 Ah, I see, I just found the criteria for my state (vic) and it seems I am not eligible because my disability and need for a DSW is episodic.
Great video!!
Hi , I am sure I saw you in Eastbourne the other week but I wasn’t 100% sure . I am loving that the new development here is making it easier for wheelchairs but some spots are still very hard work which I am hoping are sorted . If it was you how did you find it and do you get frustrated with some shops as it can be impossible to move around to where you want to go ?
Yeah I get really annoyed at shops that are inaccessible. I think, Well if you don't want my money I will take it else where. My local clarks shoe shop, has an upstairs for kids. But no lift!!! I get very cross and angry. Not sure it was me in Eastbourne. Where was it? Don't think I have been to Eastborne for a while. :)
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard it was on the outside of the new shopping centre near the metro bank but person was actually talking to a homeless guy so if it was you then you would obviously know but this was only maybe two weeks ago maximum . My hubby has started watching your videos now too as it is helping him understand what it is like for me as I am a new chair user x
Wow a lot is different between countries. There was only about 3 things in this video that is the same and all the others we have something like it. With the key thing we usually have to go see the manager and they unlock it as here the key will be a common thing trying to be stolen. 😂
Neat tips!
One of our local KFC has an accessible sign on a table but I couldn't see how it was any different to the other tables and was actually harder to maneuver under. Plus it's always taken and the sign is so out of view nobody realises, I bet not even the staff
The blue badge has got easier and you can apply online without going to the GP 💪💪
Smiling Cricket I’m pretty sure that GPS are no longer allowed to be involved in the blue badge application.
@@HighTen_Melanie Because GPs actually know how our condition affects us, and therefore we cannot be cheated.
Hi gem
I have most of these just got my blue badge still getting used to the rules, you mentioned going to the theatre in London how do you use the tube as that is one or the things that stops me from going to London or do you just drive? ( I don’t drive ) x
Hey Georgie, I live in Brighton only and hour or so from London. We usually drive. Or we take the train, but I taxi around London. I never go on the tube. I know its more expensive. But I feel its worth it. (I have a london vlog on my channel somewhere. I think I have 2) xx
Ah okay thankyou, I live in Uckfield so I can get the train to London it’s just when I’m in London okay thankyou il take a look I love watching your videos they are so helpful as I’ve been disabled all my life but only in the past couple of years I’ve used a wheelchair xx
Your welcome. Ahh your in Sussex too??? Yeah I haven't heard any good things about the tube. Best save that little bit extra and use taxies when you can. (In my opinion.) xx@@ZeeebraF91
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard I certainly am 🙂 okay great thankyou! Xx
For people with hidden disabilities who get some form of disability benefit it is possible to get a ‘Disabled ID’ card. It has your name and a photo and confirms that you are entitled to benefits. It means that you don’t have to show people your full paperwork when asking for concessions- the PIP entitlement letter has quite a lot of info on it that I would prefer not to show strangers. www.did-card.co.uk
I've had to buy mine in Wales. So I buy them in bulk.
Make sure you get a real radar keys...loads of fakes out there which don't always work x
I'm surprised that you said you have nothing on your person that denotes your disabled. I have a disabled card in my wallet along with contacts conditions and my medications.
OMG it’s so annoying to see people in a blue badge space who are perfectly able bodied! 😑 😫🙄
Ugh it is such a bad problem in Western Australia! I used to look completely able bodied but we had a blue badge (called acrod here) because I could barely walk far due to bad chronic pain caused by deterioration created by my disability. I had multiple people come up and question or have a go at us for parking in the acrod bay, once we even had to prove to some I was disabled with all my cards we have to carry and me taking by AFO's (braces) off. At the moment it luckily is more noticeable we need it because I had an operation so I have to be in a wheelchair for a year.
And what exactly do you call able bodied?
Seems that the uk has some pretty lame disabled laws. Really, excited about disabled tables ? That wont cut it here, specially in my state of calif. Also doors, they must be less than 7.5 lbs to open and must close slowly. On and on. Blue cards are easy, fill out a simple form from the dept of motor vehicles, where you get your drivers licenses, then a form from your doctor, send it in and thats it. But yea, noticed that disabled access in gb is rather unusefull in many ways.
My blue badge was stolen with the vehicle automatic vehicle buy the police goons from my driveway apparently they would not let me go to the toilet in the car or in the house 51 charteris Road Allerton Bradford UK and they don't have any record of this at the Bradford council In United Kingdom. Since then I have moved to a new location Still in Bradford UK 🇬🇧
Football Chelsea Football Club provide Free Yes Free of charge a season ticket that is for all home matches for a disable supporter and there career . but there is a long waiting list
McDonald’s- kinda... ok it’s a regular table in a designated area...
I wouldnt call a cinema pass or queue jumping perks or hacks. They are more trouble than they are worth.
Hi Gem I have just had a really bad visit I had to use the bathroom in my local Dunelm store whist I was out shopping with my sister and my parents the access was ok but after using the bathroom I really really struggled getting out of the bathroom,I still have some strength in my legs but it is slowly getting worse, if I didn’t have the use in my legs I wouldn’t have been able to get out!! It was so poor 👎👨🏻🦽