Vehicle Access and Equipment Assessments

These are undertaken by an Occupational Therapist and involves assessment of a person’s ability to access a vehicle either as a driver or a passenger. The assessment will be tailored to individual needs but may cover the following areas:

• Physical ability, medical condition and prognosis
• Functional impairment
• Seating and posture
• Present vehicle
• Potential solutions
• Carers health and ability
• Lifestyle requirements
• Wheelchair and Scooter stowage
• Home situation
• Financial options

We have aids and adaptations available for trial at our main centres.