Events

Held on 17 September in Brussels. Findings of the work of the Fit To Drive group will be disseminated. Edward Trewhella, Colin Barnett, Laura Holley and Anu Varshney will be attending from DM.CIECA Fit to Drive Information Sharing Day

Due to the current circumstances in which we find ourselves, the RCOTSS-NP Annual Conference team has taken the necessary decision to postpone the conference until 2021

260 exhibitors, equipment suppliers, transport, holidays, leisure, employment, support groups and services. PLUS a Sports Zone including Scuba diving, an Arts Marquee, Centre Arena and family entertainment. The show opens at 10am and finishes at 5pm, and entry is FREE with a FREE programme.

October date cancelled. New dates TBC. The UK Stroke Club Conference is an annual event run by the Stroke Association that brings together those involved in running and volunteering at stroke clubs and groups.

Postponed until 2021. Date TBC. The PMG Conference provides an educational programme, industry exhibition and networking events for professionals working in the field of posture and wheeled mobility. Kirsty Flint from RDAC will be attending and making a presentation on the HUBS Project.

It is with great pleasure that we invite all CIECA Members to the 52nd CIECA General Assembly that will be held online on Tuesday 10 November 2020 from 13:00 to 15:00 (CET). Anu Varshney (South East DriveAbility) and Steve Dent (RDAC) will be attending.

The OT Show at the NEC has been cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisers are instead producing a virtual event. If you’re an OT professional, look no further than The Virtual Care Festival. They boast a program of content put together by their partners, offering you a chance to gain CPD accredited education – all for FREE

The conference, which is being organised by Road Safety GB in partnership with the DfT, is being held at the RAC Clubhouse in Pall Mall, Central London, on 2 July. Topics covered by confirmed speakers include cycling and driver behaviour on rural roads, agricultural vehicles, equestrian safety, and risk assessment and practical engineering road improvement measures.

Naidex will now take place on March 9-10, 2021.
After the initial show was moved from March to November this year, the show’s organisers have made the decision to push it back again.
ROAR B2B confirmed the event would now take place on March 9-10, 2021
Please check their  website and follow them on social media for regular updates.

A professional all-day show in Cardiff City Stadium, 21st May 2020, aiming to promote positive mental health through open conversation, promoting awareness and sharing real-life experiences.

CIECA and ANIECA would like to announce that the 2020 CIECA Congress “Different drivers & vehicles. Safety for all”, that was postponed some weeks ago until 21 – 24 October 2020, will be postponed to a later date: 26 – 29 May 2021, and it will take place as planned in Porto (Portugal). Sandra Hoggins North East Drive Mobility, Anu Varshney South East Drive Mobility & Steve Dent RDAC will be attending.

This exhibition will be showcasing Options and advice on Assistive Technology, Equipment and Driving for disabled children, young people, adults and older people. Our Occupational Therapists will be on hand to offer guidance.

CHANGE OF DATE – Driving Mobility Forward Annual Conference & AGM 2020 – Birmingham Wednesday 16 September 2020. Spaces are limited so please consider booking before we run out of room! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/driving-mobility-forward-2020-annual-conference-agm-2020-tickets-93493287941 choosing the DM Staff ticket option.

Edward Trewhella, CEO of Driving Mobility, will be presenting: Disability and road safety in East London – the case for the establishment of assessment centres in Hackney and Tower Hamlets (Isle of Dogs)

Held in November each year, the National Road Safety Conference is Road Safety GB’s flagship annual event. The conference moves around the country and is hosted and organised each year by a Road Safety GB Regional Group or Groups.