Mobility Service
Mobility Service Leaflet.pdf
We are an accredited member of The Forum of Mobility Centres providing impartial advice for anyone with a mobility problem.
We Offer
Assessments, impartial advice and information on:
- Driving Ability
- Driver Adaptations
- Passenger/Car Access
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
- Powered Wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Wheelchair/Scooter Stowage
**NEW** Outreach Service
Due to popular demand we are now able to offer car access assessments at your home! We have a specialist wheelchair accessible vehicle fitted with various adaptations. We cover the whole of Yorkshire.
Passenger/Access
This will consider how to get in and out of a vehicle more easily.
A Therapist will help you to identify an appropriate type of vehicle and/or transfer equipment.
Car Access Leaflet.pdf
In-car Assessment
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These are undertaken in a dual controlled car under the expert supervision of a Mobility Therapist and an Approved Driving Instructor.
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The assessment takes place on public roads and you will therefore need a valid driving licence.
Self Referral Leaflet.pdf
Wheelchair/Scooter
A variety of battery powered vehicles are available to try indoors and outdoors. The Therapist will help you to decide which vehicle best suits your needs.
The Therapist can also advise on wheelchair/scooter stowage.
Wheelchair and Scooter Leaflet.pdf
Drive from Wheelchair
We also offer a drive from Wheelchair assessment twice a year. It is a Chrysler Grand Voyager, fitted with an automatic side access ramp and the following controls:
- Electronic radial accelerator
- Electronic central ring accelerator
- Mechanical Push brake
- Infra-red switching unit
- Secondary Control bleeper system
- Electronic linear slide accelerator & brake
- Lightened steering
- Electronically adjustable drivers seat
A crash tested wheelchait is available if your own is not suitable to use for driving
Drive from Wheelchair Leaflet.pdf
Cost
The current fee for a driving assessment is £75
Car Outreach assessments are £25
Drive from wheelchair is £!00
All other assessments are free of charge.
Cars Available for Assessments
Vauxhall Meriva (Semi-Automatic)
Vauxhall Zafira (Automatic)
Toyota Yaris (Semi-Automatic)
Nissan Micra (Automatic)
Ford Focus (Manual)
Ford Fiesta (Automatic)
Fiat 500 (Manual)
VW Caddy (Wheelchair accessible Vehicle)
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Vauxhall Zafira
2.0 Diesel Automatic Transmission MPV
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Adaptations fitted |
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4 way powered wheelchair boot hoist |
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Central ring accelerator for controlling acceleration with both hands on the steering wheel and a brake lever fitted to the right.
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Design Features |
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High seated vehicle facilitating ease of access. |
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Good boot space. |
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Toyota Yaris
1.3 Semi-automatic TransmissionCar
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Adaptations Fitted |
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Menox - left-handed, floor mounted hand control with integrated indicator switch
for acceleration and braking using one lever on the left. |
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Steering aid fitted to the right |
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Design Features |
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Smart start keyless ignition |
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High seated access |
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Digital speedometer |
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Nissan Micra
1.0 Standard Automatic Transmission Car
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Adaptations Fitted |
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Electronic radial hand control with mechanical push brake.
Allows control of acceleration and braking with one lever. |
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Lodgesons 9-way infrared switching unit for operation of secondary controls.
For use with either hand.
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Twin flip left foot accelerator.
For driving standard automatic with left foot.
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The Team
