Driving Mobility, the charity that coordinates ‘fitness to drive’ and mobility equipment assessment centres for the Department for Transport, will be offering OT-led CPD seminars on its exhibition stand at the OT Show – D65, NEC, 27-28 November 2024.
The CPD schedule this year will be:
1. ‘Hubs Mobility Advice Service – how do we keep connected in
the community?’
Date and times: 27 Nov – 10:30-10:45 and 12:30-12:45
Speaker: Maisie Casey – RDAC Manager, Business Operations
Synopsis
Operated by Driving Mobility, the Hubs Mobility Advice Service advises on accessible transport solutions that enable people to stay connected with their community and beyond, especially when driving is not an option. Hubs aims to do this through:
- Encouraging and enabling older drivers to consider a driving retirement plan
- Providing guidance on inclusive public transport options
- Signposting to local partners such as community transport schemes
- Travel ‘befriending’ and ‘buddying’ services
- Providing information on the legal rights of disabled passengers
- Offering advice on appropriate mobility equipment
Learning outcomes
Attendees will gain insight into how the Hubs Mobility Advice Service works with healthcare professionals to improve awareness of transport and travel options for clients with restricted mobility. The session will also explore how the Driver Retirement Plan is a working tool that can help avoid the trauma of driving cessation.
2. ‘The Driving Assessment Experience’
Date and times: 27 Nov – 11:30-11:45 and 14:30-14:45
Speaker: Dominic Hibdin – RDAC Assessment Manager and ADI
Synopsis
Dominic from the local Driving Mobility centre, operated by RDAC in Solihull, will provide an overview of what clients can expect when attending a ‘fitness to drive’ assessment.
Learning outcomes
OT delegates will be able to understand Driving Mobility services in more detail – ranging from clinical assessments to guidance on vehicle adaptations and specialist driving tuition for their clients.
3. ‘The Power of Early Powered Mobility’
Date and times: 28 Nov – 10:30-10:45 and 12:30-12:45
Speaker: David Blyth, Centre Manager William Merrit
Synopsis
The session will increase awareness and knowledge of the benefits of powered mobility in young children through the Powerchair Loan Scheme – giving independence often for the first time.
Learning outcomes
- Beneficial evidence of providing powered mobility at an early age
- Powered mobility for young children is more than learning wheelchair skills
- Increased accessibility though our new ‘Schools Squad’
4. ‘The role of the OT in a Driving Assessment’
Date and times: 28 Nov – 11:30-11:45 and 14:30-14:45
Speaker: Rebecca Houlden, Occupational Therapist (RDAC)
Synopsis
This CPD session will outline the role of occupational therapists in driving assessments. It will demonstrate how they provide cognitive and on-road assessments.
Learning outcomes
- Awareness of the steps an occupational therapist carries out during a client assessment
- The steps required to ascertain if a driver is safe to drive
- Awareness of assessment challenges in relation to different medical conditions
- Consideration of which vehicles and adaptations are most suitable
- Advice on obtaining a driving licence, theory tests and driving lessons
- Building confidence with a driving instructor
https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/
https://www.hubsmobilityadvice.com/
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