Mobility scooter advice

kazz3105_2

I had an assessment some time ago with regard to a mobility scooter, I have been in touch with my LA about storage for the scooter, basically they have said a definate no but will consider if i pay myself and apply for planning permission BUT if i move i have to leave it there.
I am currently needing a move due to my disability and mental health issues, and i am using the bidding cycle!!
The company cannot order or deliver the scooter until i have adequate storage, i live in a small 2 bed flat and it is a fire risk to store it in the communal area.
LA are saying no, company are saying "not until you have adequate storage, and through all of this i am totally housebound unable to get to the local shop even.
Does anyone either have experiences or advice.
Thanks.

[Deleted User]

have they defined "adequate storage"?,would e.g a small shed be acceptable?if so then they arent too expensive,but you would need someone to assemble it

SuzieSue

Have you considered the Luggie - it folds down to a very small size:

http://localmobility.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1280

kazz3105_2

A shed would be 'adequate' unfortunatly because of the way the flats are fenced & walled off makes it impossible to reach the rear gardens with anything other than on foot, can't even get the pushchair round,the only other access is through the flat down a big step but i dont think the door is wide enough to get the scooter through anyway.
Thanks for your advise. Just gonna ring LA now to see if they will back down or move me, i am going stir crazy indoors, there was a time when i was working that i was never in now its the opposite and its driving me mad

snoopy89

they should have support for the disabled ?, if they don't ask why not and then see what your mp or cab can stir up.

kazz3105_2

snoopy89 wrote: »

they should have support for the disabled ?, if they don't ask why not and then see what your mp or cab can stir up.

Thanks will give it a go, they should have support they just use the usual excuses of no budget for it, but will ask tomorrow.

Savvy_Sue

kazz3105 wrote: »

A shed would be 'adequate' unfortunatly because of the way the flats are fenced & walled off makes it impossible to reach the rear gardens with anything other than on foot, can't even get the pushchair round,the only other access is through the flat down a big step but i dont think the door is wide enough to get the scooter through anyway.
Thanks for your advise. Just gonna ring LA now to see if they will back down or move me, i am going stir crazy indoors, there was a time when i was working that i was never in now its the opposite and its driving me mad

If you can get one which will go through the doors, then will they ramp the back step? Would you need a shed, or could you remove the battery and use a cover?

kazz3105_2

The occ therapist sent out an engineer to assess, and they will accept that all i need is a ramp and cover, i rang the council to tell them and they said "There was very little chance of them supplying anything for my scooter as i had not been assessed at their usual place" they can be so annoying sometimes.
Thank you all that gave advice gonna look on ebay for small ramps.

snoopy89

then try a call to the ot or the council and their usual place. DONT STOP NOW you have just started putting things together. you know its a fight at times. don't let them win. come on smile and get on with it.:D:rotfl::)

kazz3105_2

snoopy89 wrote: »

then try a call to the ot or the council and their usual place. DONT STOP NOW you have just started putting things together. you know its a fight at times. don't let them win. come on smile and get on with it.:D:rotfl::)

Thanks for all advise, as i expected the local authority totally blanked me and the company that arranged my scooter also paid for a ramp. First time i have been on it today and i have a new lease of life after being stuck in for over 6 months.