Powered wheelchair and top priority services
Chrissie141010
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I now have a powered wheelchair as well as a mobility scooter. Do i need to inform my housing association that I have them, for instance if we have an issue with the utilities or other issues with our home. Do they have to put me as top priority to attend? Likewise the same for the power suppliers.
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Hi @Chrissie141010
You can read more about adaptations to your home if you have a wheelchair
Also you can sign up for free priority services with your energy supplier.
Best wishes, Alex -
Thank you @alexwhite. What I'm concerned about is my housing association are particularly bad at attending when an emergency is required of the electric and or gas. So as a vulnerable person who's dependant on equipment, can i register this with them to force them to make me a priority when it comes to repairs.
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I think you need to register with the Priority Services Register. This offers extra free services to disabled people, pensioners and those with long-term ill health. It is run by energy suppliers.
Services which might be available include:
- Advance notice of planned power cuts
- Priority support in an emergency
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Cheers @alexwhite, I will do just that.
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