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Journeys by sea for thousands of disabled passengers are to be improved thanks to the Government issuing new guidance on improving accessibility to operators.

New figures show 12,299 people awarded Blue Badge under new criteria

‘Desperate to Drive’ to tells the story of 4 people who are desperate to drive, their background, the assessment, the outcome and their future following the assessment.

Driving Mobility’s representatives recently showcased its services at The OT Show (Occupational Therapy Show) through CPD approved education and advice.

Driving Mobility, the charity that accredits specialist driving assessments centres across the UK, has successfully showcased its services to a healthy number of visitors at Kidz to Adultz North.

Buses around Great Britain will become more accessible for disabled passengers thanks to a new partnership with the Real Time Information Group (RTIG), announced on Tuesday, October 29.

Representing Driving Mobility, Occupational Therapists from the William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and RDAC Salford will be demonstrating their driving assessment services for young disabled people at Kidz to Adultz North.

Philip North, Senior OT, will be providing unmissable education regarding client driving assessments at the OT Show, in conjunction with Driving Mobility and its regional William Merritt Disabled Living Centre. (Stand K51 NEC, 27-28 November).

The QEF team at Carshalton has delivered another successful free open day this week displaying a comprehensive range of adapted vehicles, products and services for independent living.

Journeys will be easier and more comfortable for disabled people with more than a third of motorway service stations set to have Changing Places toilets.