Drive Ability North West – helping people retain or regain their independence through assisted driving and increased accessibility.

News - 29 April 2024

Being able to use a car as a driver or passenger is invaluable – especially if you have restricted mobility or a disability.
Collage of diverse people including drivers in cars, a couple of people on mobility scooters, and a child in a car seat.

If you have a medical condition, a disability, or feel older age is affecting your ability to drive, Drive Ability North West’s team of Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors can help you drive safely and maintain or regain your independence as a driver or passenger. 

They also give advice on a variety of different mobility options, including mobility scooters and car seats and harnesses for children with disabilities or challenging behaviour. Their aim is to help people live their best, independent lives.  

How can they help? 

They can support you to stay mobile and independent for as long as possible, with help, advice and assessments on: 

  • Your ability to drive safely for longer 
  • Adaptations to overcome physical problems with vehicle control 
  • Passenger / driver access to vehicles, seating and posture 
  • Wheelchair and scooter loading and transportation 
  • Children’s car seats and harnesses 
  • Mobility scooters 
  • Alternatives to driving, including public transport 

 

Drive Ability North West also offer driving support and assessments for people with disabilities, Police Fit to Drive assessments, plus a range of tuition and training, all tailored to your needs. 

Part of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Driving Mobility, Drive Ability North West was formerly the North West Driving Assessment Service. 

Contact them on 01942 483 713, email bchft.DriveAbility@nhs.net or visit www.bridgewater.nhs.uk/drive.

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