the creation of a new forum category for Disabled persons

Whilst the airport provides excellent services for disabled (having used them) once out of there forget it. There are some, a few, individual establishments that make an effort to cater for those with different needs but generally, a sea change of attitude will be required to get anyone here to understand and cater for the needs of those with different abilities.
I very much doubt if that will ever happen. A previous potential bidder to provide bus services severely criticised the islands 'powers that be' for failing to provide adequate infrastructure for access to buses for everyone, let alone for those with different abilities. 'P"*ssing in the wind' is an expression that comes to mind if anyone thinks they can effect any change.

Thanks redmik for your some what insightful post into the feelings of others ...
I have decided to set up a forum called Enabled Malta
http://enabledmalta.freeforums.net

If you wish to join and have a disability or care for someone who does then please pop on over

@Redmik
Adopting a defeatist attitude will re-affirm the apathy of many abled people.  Sadly, I must say that it reflects my own UK thinking from thirty years ago when the very mention of disability access caused horror amongst the many who could soon provide simple incremental solutions.  It's not all about wheelchairs although that would start to mature as other ambitions are accomplished.  Just a well placed 'grab rail' would improve the situation for many of us.  Should we do nothing?  That list may be endless but we could make a start.

If that wind is blowing against us then we just have to p*ss harder.   RR

I am never defeatist, just realistic, especially out here.

I know exactly what you mean.  Sometimes it's a bit of an adventure waiting for the next unbelievable event,  As Victor Meldrew would say, "I don't believe it",

Is there such a thing as disability benefit in Malta . I can't work due to chronic COPD . my husband is my carer . we are 53 &60 . we are both early retired.

i wouldnt have thought so if you havent paid into the system - however there are some benefits that are claimable from uk whilst in in malta

check this out

https://secure3.gov.mt/socialpolicy/soc … fo_dis_pen

and this too

http://www.dls.org.uk/advice/factsheet/ … abroad.pdf

and here

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-if-you-are-abroad

and finally

https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroa … y-benefits

robpw2 wrote:

Thanks redmik for your some what insightful post into the feelings of others ...
I have decided to set up a forum called Enabled Malta
http://enabledmalta.freeforums.net

If you wish to join and have a disability or care for someone who does then please pop on over

Sent you a message Rob