Driving Mobility

#CustomerStory - East Anglian DriveAbility ensures new driving future for James following severe spinal injuries. East Anglian DriveAbility (EAD), one of Driving Mobility’s UK assessment centres, has enabled new driving possibilities for James Kipling from Kings Lynn, after a motorbike accident resulted in traumatic injuries to his spine. James, age 24, comments: “I felt quite nervous when I arrived at EAD but I was very impressed from the start. The Centre staff ran through my medical records and assessed my physical and cognitive abilities and then asked me to try a static assessment rig. This is a driving simulator that can be fitted with different adaptations to match individual requirements. I was able to operate the accelerator and brake from the steering wheel, which gave me a good idea of how I could drive a car while in a safe, controlled environment.” 🤩 Read James inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/eU6H6Pfn #MyDrivingMobility #DrivingMobility #DrivingWithaDisability #SpinalInjury @LASCIonline @spinalcordinjury.co.uk @SpinalCordInjury @eastangliandriveability

#CustomerStory Ella Dove, 30, from East London, regained her motoring independence with the help of Driving Mobility following a leg amputation caused by a freak running accident. Read Ella's full story here: https://bit.ly/3xOWz9t To find your local Driving Mobility centre please visit: https://bit.ly/3QOPFVN #MyDrivingMobility #amputation #DisabledDrivers #RDAC

#EVENT Join us at The Occupational Therapy Show – NEC Birmingham – 27-28 November 2024. The Occupational Therapy Show is the UK’s leading event for the OT community held at the NEC Birmingham on 27-28 November 2024. ℹ️ Learn more: https://www.theotshow.com 📆 27th and 28th November 2024 📍 NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT ℹ️ Find out all the events @DrivingMobility are attending here: https://lnkd.in/eAm8CdVC #MyDrivingMobility #Motability #TheOTShow #OT #OTs #DrivingAssessments #AdaptedVehicles #Mobility #disabilities

📣 Attention Mobility Retailers: Sign up to the FREE Powered Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter (PWMS) Retailer Training Program. 👉 What is the main aim of the scheme? The training aims to improve road safety for all – through a process that ensures people looking to purchase, or hire mobility vehicles, are given comprehensive advice on the right product for their individual needs along with safe driving guidance. 👉 Why will your business benefit? Retailers who complete the course will receive a certificate and eye-catching window sticker. These will provide a clear indication that the business has completed training that’s officially accredited by Driving Mobility and the Department for Transport. Your customers will then be given confidence they are purchasing mobility scooters and powerchairs from a reputable retailer who has received clinically-led training for better assessment of their needs. Want to sign up for the PWMS scheme? Contact us today at 0800 559 3636 or email us at: [email protected]. You can also register here: https://bit.ly/3ONlrUb. Forthcoming sessions include: 23rd August 2024 - Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church Office, Wellside Road, Balloch, Inverness, IV2 7GS (organised by City Mobility, supported by DriveAbility Scotland from their Aberdeen outreach centre) 20th September 2024 - Devon Assessment Centre (Managed by Cornwall Mobility), Unit 13, Dakota Way, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2GE 17th October 2024 - Herts Ability, Suite 4, Wentworth Lodge, Great North Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SR Lunch will be provided at all venues. #DrivingMobility #MyDrivingMobility #PWMS #DepartmentForTransport #PWMSRetailerTrainingScheme #SafetyFirst #InclusiveTransport #PWMS #MobilityRetail #RetailerTraining #AccessibilityMatters #MobilityRetailer

#EVENTS The Big Event – Harrogate – Yorkshire Event Centre Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August 2024 🚗✨ Join us for an incredible showcase of the latest in mobility solutions, from vehicles to wheelchairs and scooters. Get expert advice and explore the world of possibilities with the Motability Scheme. Save the date and drive towards a more accessible future! ℹ️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSgwQbiU It's free to attend, with free parking and everyone's welcome. 📆 Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August 2024 ⏰ 9am - 4pm 📍 Harrogate – Yorkshire Event Centre #MyDrivingMobility #Motability #TheBigEvent #DrivingAssessments #AdaptedVehicles #Mobility #disabilities

The Driving Mobility website contains some really useful information on vehicle adaptations. 🚗 Assessment 🚗 What Vehicle Adaptations do you need? 🚗 Your Vehicle 🚗 Buying a Vehicle 🚗 Arranging vehicle adaptations 🚗 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) 🚗 Hubs Mobility Advice Service - Accessible Travel Solutions Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCgM6sP #MyDrivingMobility #VehicleAdaptations #WAVs #DrivingAssesssment #DisabledDrivers #Disabilities

#NEWS Powered wheelchair and mobility scooter retailer training comes to Inverness. City Mobility, Inverness is set to host the PWMS Retailer Training in Inverness on the 23 August 2024 with the support of DriveAbility Scotland. 📍 LOCATION: Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church Office, Wellside Road, Balloch, INVERNESS IV2 7GS. 🕚 11am-3pm. The training scheme, provided by Driving Mobility which is backed in England by the Department for Transport (DfT), aims to enhance road safety through comprehensive training for PWMS retailers and hirers. By offering free training, including both online modules and practical sessions, the scheme equips retailers with the skills needed to assess clients effectively, ensuring that individuals with mobility difficulties receive the most appropriate scooters or powerchairs. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/45vXDLS Want to sign up for the PWMS scheme? Contact us today at 0800 559 3636 or fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3ONlrUb. ℹ️ If you would like more information about completing the training scheme you can also email us at: [email protected] Keep following @DrivingMobility for more updates and join the conversation using the hashtag #PWMS. Let's drive mobility forward, together! #DrivingMobility #MyDrivingMobility #PWMS #DepartmentForTransport #PWMSRetailerTrainingScheme #SafetyFirst #InclusiveTransport #PWMS #MobilityRetail #RetailerTraining #AccessibilityMatters #MobilityRetailer

If you haven't heard of Driving Mobility before, here is an introduction to who we are and the work we do. Driving Mobility – helping you with assisted driving, accessibility and independent living We have 16 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK, 12 of these are in England with 7 satellites and 48 outreaches and are supported by the Department for Transport, in Wales our two centres (with 2 outreaches) are supported by the Welsh Government, in Belfast (with 8 outreaches) by Disability Action, and in Glasgow by Motability Operations. Please watch our video or for more information go to: https://lnkd.in/d7k-DEJA Call: 0800 559 3636 Email: [email protected] https://lnkd.in/eWFaGuY 🚗 PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE 🤩👍 #MyDrivingMobility #DrivingAssessments #DisabledDrivers #Disabilities #OlderDrivers #DrivingSafety #Mobility #Independence #Transport #Motoring #Driving #DfT

#EVENT DrivingMobility is thrilled to be a part of "The Big Event" in Harrogate on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August 2024 at the Yorkshire Event Centre. 🚗✨ Join us for an incredible showcase of the latest in mobility solutions, from vehicles to wheelchairs and scooters. Get expert advice and explore the world of possibilities with the Motability Scheme. Save the date and drive towards a more accessible future! ℹ️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/df5t2PRy 📆 Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August 2024 ⏰ 9am - 4pm 📍 Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ It's free to attend, with free parking and everyone's welcome. ℹ️ Find out all the events @DrivingMobility are attending here: https://lnkd.in/eAm8CdVC #MyDrivingMobility #Motability #TheBigEvent #DrivingAssessments #AdaptedVehicles #Mobility #disabilities

#CustomerStory William Crangle was referred to the William Merritt Centre for a Driving Assessment following a stroke which reduced his strength and movement in his left arm. He received a recommendation to utilise a secondary control device called the Lodgesons Lollipop switching unit, which was installed on the right-hand side of the steering wheel. This unit provided assistance to the driver in operating various functions such as steering, wipers, lights, indicators, and the horn. During the driving assessment, an Approved Driving Instructor demonstrated the usage of the adaptation and suggested that William undergo additional training to learn how to drive with the adaptation. Furthermore, they aided him in accessing a grant program specifically designed for driving assessments, which covered the expenses for training and the installation of the adaptation in his own vehicle. We're pleased to say that William is now happily back to driving independently. Well done William Merritt Centre for all your hard work and congratulations to William. To find your local Driving Mobility centre please visit: https://lnkd.in/eWFaGuY #MyDrivingMobility #DrivingMobility #DrivingAssessment #RoadSafety #stroke