Driving Mobility was proud to attend this year’s Occupational Therapy Show at the end of November, which proved highly successful, providing an important opportunity to engage with clinicians from across the UK and raise awareness of driving and mobility assessment services.
Across the two days, the team met occupational therapists and allied health professionals working across a wide range of clinical specialisms and supporting people with diverse conditions and disabilities. Conversations focused on how clinicians work alongside approved driving instructors (ADIs) to support individuals in gaining or regaining independence through driving and, where appropriate, how people can be supported through decisions around retiring from driving.
There was particular interest in child seat assessments, the driving assessment process, and the collaborative way in which Driving Mobility’s network of independent mobility centres works with referrers and partner organisations. These discussions highlighted the relevance of driving and mobility assessments across community, rehabilitation, and specialist clinical settings.
Linda Ellis (Herts Ability), Kirsty Flint (RDAC), Rebecca Richardson (RDAC) and Dearbhla Shannon (South Wales Mobility & Driving Assessment Service) also delivered a series of CPD sessions on the stand, which were well attended and generated valuable discussion. The sessions explored what clients can expect when attending a driving assessment and the clinical role of occupational therapists within the assessment process.
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