Useful contacts for driving
The organisations below can provide information and help for people with Parkinson's who drive.
Your licensing agency can provide information on all aspects of driving.
For DVLA enquiries about a medical condition in England, Scotland and Wales, contact:
Drivers Medical Group
0300 790 6806
For DVA enquiries regarding a medical condition in Northern Ireland, contact:
Drivers Medical Group
0300 200 7861
[email protected]
Licensing laws in Jersey and Guernsey are almost the same as in the rest of the UK. For more information, contact:
Driver and Vehicle Licensing – Guernsey
01481 221 000
[email protected]
Driver and Vehicle Standards – Jersey
01534 448 600
[email protected]
Disability Law Service offers free legal advice to people with disabilities and their carers.
Disabled Motoring UK provides help and advice to disabled drivers and passengers. It runs an information service for members, produces useful publications and negotiates travel concessions.
Mobility centres provide information and advice on driving for anyone with a disability who uses a car, as a driver or a passenger.
The Disabled Living Foundation has details on car and van conversions, hoists and lifting equipment, car seats, vehicles for hire, accessories and much more.
Motability helps disabled people with their personal mobility.
RiDC provides useful information on what to look for when choosing a car, helpful tips on techniques for getting in and out of vehicles and on financing your car. RiDC also publishes booklets on equipment and car adaptations.
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