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Disabled Motoring UK

Disabled Motoring UK is a campaigning charity for disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders.

We lobby government & businesses across the UK in order to improve parking, refuelling and access provision for disabled people, so that they can access the goods and services that they need.

Disabled Motoring UK is not just an organisation for drivers. We also campaign for and support passengers, scooter and wheelchair users, families and carers.
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Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be introduced from 8 April 2013 and will replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged 16 to 64. It applies to new claims from April 2013 (in some areas) and all areas from June 2013. Exisiting DLA claimants will be invited to apply for the new benefit from October 2015.

If you are a member of the charity and have any further question regarding PIP we have a dedicated members only PIP Advice Line. Please call 0800 731 3033 from landlines or 0300 123 3033 from mobiles.
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Get Going Live is an exciting all day driving experience for young and newly disabled people. It takes place on Saturday 13th July at Donington Park.

It is a unique event for young people with disabilities who want to find out more about learning to drive and acquiring their first vehicle. It is also a great event for people returning to driving after becoming disabled at any age.

From choosing an instructor with experience of teaching disabled motorists, to finding out about the adaptations and vehicles that are right for you, we have all the information you need to start preparing to drive.
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Latest News

Taking on the Feathers Hotel

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

On a rather cold wintry day last year my husband and I decided to pay a visit to the market town of Holt in North Norfolk. Walking down the high street we spotted the Feathers Hotel and after reading the menu outside decided we’d give it a try. Although there were steps up to the front of the hotel we followed signs round to the back where there was a ramped entrance and my husband pushed me up in my wheelchair.

DMUK Awards 2013 - Celebrating Success

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Our 2013 Awards evening will take place on 5^th September. After the success of the event last year, we will once again be at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire. Last year’s event was greatly enjoyed by all who attended, so don’t miss the chance to participate in 2013!

Disappointing outcome in Arriva bus trial

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Disabled Motoring UK was disappointed to hear the decision in the recent case against the bus company Arriva. In this case seven wheelchair users had been refused access to some buses where there was already a pushchair on board in the disabled space. However, the judge at Teesside County Court ruled the firm had "not breached the Equality Act" and chair users were not at "substantial disadvantage". However, the judge did make recommendations for a "hotline" for wheelchair-using passengers who want to use the service.