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 – B55, 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
Speaker: Maisie Casey – RDAC Manager, Business Operations
Date and times: 28th Nov – 10:30-10:45
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 12:30-12:45
Speaker: Dominic Hibbin – RDAC Assessment Manager and ADI
Date and times: 28th Nov 12:30-12:45
Speaker: Rebecca Houlden – RDAC Assessment Manager and OT
Synopsis
Assessment Managers from the local Driving Mobility centre, operated by RDAC in Solihull, will provide an overview of what clients can expect when attending a driving assessment.
Learning outcomes
OT delegates will have a greater understanding of:
- What is a driving assessment.
- Roles within a driving assessment service.
- Adaptations and equipment.
- Where to access driving assessment services.
3. ‘The role of the OT in driving assessment and outdoor mobility’
Date and times: 27th Nov 14:30-14:45
Speaker: Dominic Hibbin – RDAC Assessment Manager and ADI
Date and times: 28th Nov 14:30-14:45
Speaker: Rebecca Houlden, RDAC Assessment Manager and OT
Synopsis
This CPD session will outline the role of occupational therapists in driving assessment and outdoor mobility.
Learning outcomes
OT delegates will have a greater understanding of:
- The role of an OT in driving assessment and outdoor mobility.
- Assessing physical and cognitive ability.
- Medical fitness to drive.
https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/
https://www.hubsmobilityadvice.com/
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