The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre in Leeds, accredited by Driving Mobility, has successfully hosted the latest Powered Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter (PWMS) Retailer Training course.
The PWMS course is free to attend and aims to provide safer roads for all by ensuring retailers are trained to carry out appropriate client assessments, giving customers the confidence that their needs will be carefully assessed to ensure they can use suitable mobility equipment safely.
Rachel Hirst, Occupational Therapist at the William Merritt Centre, led the latest session and was delighted to welcome a high number of retailers who all engaged positively with the training, discussions and practical sessions. All retailers who attended demonstrated their competence to ensure their customers only receive equipment that they can control safely. The course attendees were awarded a certificate for successfully completing the Department for Transport approved training and went away with eye-catching window stickers to display at their businesses.
The feedback from retailers attending the course included:
“I thought the training was excellent” Jon Summerfield – Engineer, O’Brien Mobility, Linthorpe
“This is an interesting and informative course that should be undertaken not only by retailers, but also public and social services personnel” Darren Parr – Business Owner, Mobility Gainsborough, Gainsborough
“Fab course, well set out and delivered” Andrew Todd – Proprietor, Ebor Mobility, York
“Very informative, giving me new knowledge and legislation that is vital to the business” Richard Priestley -Sales Manager, Parkgate Mobility, Rotherham
“Helpful and insightful course”. Jim Hornsey -Service Manager, Rightcare Mobility, Cleethorpes
“Very informative, relaxed course” Jack Leyland – Sales, Guiseley Mobility, Leeds
“Very informative and knowledgeable” Michael Jackson – Sales Agent, Parkgate Mobility, Rotherham
The next PWMS training course for mobility retailers will be held on 25th April at:
Devon Assessment Centre – Unit 13, Dakota Way, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2GE.
To sign up for this free training course or one near you, contact Driving Mobility on: info@drivingmobility.org.uk
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