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26/10/2026

⁉️ 🚨 Is Your Vision Roadworthy 🚨 ⁉️

This week we are supporting a very important campaign…

👁️🚘 UK Vision and Driving Campaign 2026 🚘👁️

Did you know❓

👀 90% of information a driver uses is visual.

🛞 Motorists are required to meet minimum legal eyesight standards every time they get behind the wheel.

👓 Regular eye tests are recommended for all drivers (at least every two years)

🫵🏼 It is your legal responsibility to ensure your eyesight meets the minimum standards for driving:

✅ Visual Acuity - 6/12

✅ Number plate test - 20 metres (with glasses if required)

✅ Visual fields - horizontal field of at least 120 degrees

For the safety of yourself and others it is important that your vision meets the standards for driving!

Please find below a Government link for more information regarding visual standards and driving:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5ae883e77ca8b737d3879/INF188x1-the-legal-eyesight-standard-for-driving.pdf

21/10/2026

Last week we were pleased to welcome Emma from Age UK Mid Mersey to Drive Ability North West! 🤩 Emma is pictured below (right) with one of our Approved Driving Instructors, Sam.

Thanks to Emma for an insightful training session on all the services that Age UK can support with, particularly to help individuals remain independent following driving retirement! 🫶🏼

It is great to link up with local services to help with achieving the best outcomes for our clients. 🤝

Did you know? 🤔 💭
If you or a friend/ relative has to stop driving because of medical reasons, Age UK can provide support with managing this change and maintaining independence with activities of daily living and access to the community ✅

ℹ️ Age UK Mid Mersey can be contacted on:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/midmersey/about-us/contact-us/

ℹ️ Please get in touch with us if you require any driving related support or to arrange an assessment.

📞 0300 300 1100

https://www.driveabilitynorthwest.nhs.uk

09/10/2026

💛 Today is World Mental Health Day 💛

The theme for 2026 is: “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”
(World Federation for Mental Health).

Did you know?🤔

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England.

1 in 5 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.

Around 1 in 5 children & young people aged 8 to 25 in England have a probable mental health problem.

✨Remember:✨
🫶🏻 Be kind to yourself
🎉 Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small
📚 Your story matters
🥰 Your feelings are valid
👥 You are not alone

Having conversations about mental health and listening to people's experiences makes a difference💛

21/09/2026

💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month and today is World Alzheimer’s Day💜

💡 A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s does not mean the end of driving.
ℹ️ It does mean that you must inform the DVLA and you may require a driving assessment.
✅ We are here to help with any driving and Alzheimer’s related queries! 🚘

How can we help? 😊

💟 Assess driving safety.
💟 Offer periodic reviews to monitor ongoing safety.
💟 Provide advice and information regarding driving, the law and next steps.
💟 Support with alternative methods of communication when driving is no longer a safe option.

Get in touch for more information:
📞 0300 300 1100

Post credit to our OT student, Maseh!

10/09/2026

💚 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 💚

One conversation. One message. One act of kindness. 🫶🏼

A reminder that a simple conversation can make a life-changing difference. 💡

You never know what someone may be going through, so take a moment to check in with friends, family, colleagues, and loved ones. 🤝

Let's remind people that they are valued, supported, and never alone. 🥰

If you're finding things difficult, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is always available!

📞
Mind: 0300 102 1234
Samaritans: 116 123
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
NHS: 111 option 2

***dePreventionDay ***dePrevention 💚

07/08/2026

🚗💙 Annual Driving Review with Lynne 💙🚗

This week, we were delighted to welcome Lynne back to Drive Ability North West for her annual review of her driving safety.

Following her diagnosis of dementia in 2024, Lynne has continued to demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to managing her driving. Regular reviews help ensure that drivers remain safe, confident, and independent for as long as possible.

A diagnosis of dementia does not automatically mean an individual has to stop driving. Our assessments provide valuable information and reassurance for drivers, their families, and healthcare professionals.

Following her successful assessment with us this week, we asked Lynne what advice she would give others who may need to visit us, she said;

"The whole set up is designed to allow you to perform at your best"

👏 Well done, Lynne, and thank you for visiting us this week and for your lovely feedback.

22/07/2026

🧠 World Brain Day (22nd July 2026) 🧠

Today focuses on neurological conditions and brain health and access to the right support! 🤝

🚗 Driving can be more challenging with a neurological condition, but Drive Ability North West can help to provide assessment, advice and recommendations suited to your condition and needs.

Our friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors are here to assess your safety and support your independence by exploring safe and comfortable driving solutions. 😊

We can:
✅ Assess driving safety
✅ Offer a review service for those with progressive conditions and changing abilities/ needs
✅ Explore adaptations for vehicle control and driver/ passenger access for those with physical impairment
✅ Explore solutions to help with managing symptoms such as pain and fatigue

If you or someone you know has a neurological condition and may benefit from an assessment, get in touch with us!

📞 0300 300 1100

Post credit to our OT student, Laura!

20/07/2026

🚨 📧 We have a new email address‼️ 📧 🚨

From today onwards, please use the email below to contact us 😊

[email protected]

Thank you! 🤩

Other contact info if needed:

🏡193 Newton Road, St Helens, WA9 2JR.

📞 0300 300 1100

19/06/2026

🥳 ✨ Feel Good Friday! ✨ 🥳

Congratulations to Michelle who was successful with her fitness to drive assessment today!! 🤩🎉

Michelle attended Drive Ability North West following a stroke. She completed a period of recommended tuition for confidence building and to support with a graded return to driving to achieve this positive outcome! ✅

Michelle felt some frustration when she did not immediately achieve her goal of returning to driving but stated “it was all worth it in the end”. The additional driving practice and support has made her feel more confident and ready to return to driving! 🚘 👏🏼

The team would like to say well done and wish Michelle all the best! 🫶🏼

02/06/2026

As we leave behind May and Stroke Awareness Month 💜 here is a little reminder that we are here all year round to offer driving support and assessment after a stroke 💟

Did you know? 🤔
* Stroke affects around 100,000 people in the UK every year
* Stroke can cause a range of physical 💪🏼 , visual 👁️ , communicative 🗣️ and cognitive 💭 impairments that may impact a person's driving ability 🚗
* Seeking professional assessment and advice is important when thinking about returning to driving after a stroke 🤝

How can our Driving Assessment Centre help you or a loved one after a stroke? 🚘

✅ Friendly team of Occupational Therapists & Approved Driving Instructors to offer driving assessment, advice and practical solutions
✅ Provide assessment of driving safety after a stroke
✅ Support a graded return to driving including rebuilding confidence
✅ Explore vehicle adaptations for those with physical impairment
✅ Provide guidance on the legal requirements for driving post-stroke
�🚨 Always remember the signs of a stroke and think F.A.S.T.‼️
F: Face - has their face or mouth drooped on one side?
A: Arms - can they raise both arms?
S: Speech - is their speech slurred?
T: Time - if you see any of these signs or suspect a stroke, call an ambulance immediately!

Post credit to our OT student, Alex!! 😀

Address

193 Newton Road
Merseyside
WA92HJ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://driveabilitynorthwest.nhs.uk/

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