Always feel a iittle reticent posting a personal positive thing - as i would hate to feel like im rubbing it into others who aren’t in the same position yet…
In the post today came… my blue badge and
2: DVLA confirmation that medically im fit to drive and my driving licence will be reissued and received in the early new year.
Im really happy about my d/l coming back but also feel a bit weird that my condition and mobility means i qualify for a blue badge.
One of my 3 goals since my stroke back in May 22 was getting back driving so that is a step nearer!!!
Never apologise for shating good news. We all share in your joy with you.
Great news re driving licence & having a blue badge will make it that bit easier for you. As @Ingo66 says start slowly as driving is veru fatiguing even when you’re well.
Look forward to hearing about your driving exploits.
That’s great news @TRFCANDY53. It’s not easy negotiating the DVLA system and if you are eligible for a blue badge to make your life easier then so be it. Have you tried applying for PIP?- it reduces the road tax you pay, and it helps me with the running costs although the process for getting it is not easy. I found lots of gadgets on a new car to increase my confidence to feel safer- blind spot monitors, lane assist, rear camera, as many parking sensors as possible, voice controlled sat nav. I still have to remove all unnecessary distractions, and if I’m honest am very selective about when I drive (not driven in the dark yet), but the independence after not driving for a year made a huge positive difference to me. Wishing you all the best,
Julia
Whats he called Mark …
Ironically my 21 yo loves sprouts 19yo not so much…
My left side still affected, im mobile in the house downstairs independently - my left upper limb still asleep - and i lack control of my left leg…
It’ll have to be an automatic for me from now on. And sonething high enough off the ground i can get in and out of relatively easily.
Gaming is fun but im more your word and puzzles type!!!
Cheers and hope to meet you on a zoom call soon
All good advice and points for when i venture in to Andy Jones Driver version 2!!!
I love driving and have always enjoyed thecfreedom hopefully that will return when i get back to it.
Yes ive been successful with my PIP claim and also an ESA claim which i found out about today!!!
Thanks…wise words and great support from your employers. Mine have been great so far and want to support me as much as possible - reduced hours days and even change of role for a period.
We are fine moneywise thankfully - had a critical illness policy pay out so one huge stress we dont have. Im getting PIP and ESA too .
The ricability site is good to search for cars by criteria such as door sill height. If you get PIP then you can consider Motability.
Good luck with the new car.
Janet
like sprouts?
Well done on getting back behind the wheel.