Here’s how we can help you gain independence behind the wheel after a stroke.
But first, time for some facts! ⤵️
Did you know? 🤔
- In the UK, someone experiences a Stroke every 5 minutes
- 100000 people have a Stroke every year in the UK
- There are 1.3 million Stroke Survivors in the UK
(Figures courtesy of the Stroke Association)
Following a Stroke, you cannot drive for one month. After that, driving is a possibility for many people. Here’s how Herts Ability can support you.
A full driving assessment to identify which physical adaptations to a car could counter any limb weakness. Our highly trained Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors will work with you to identify the best method of car control. You’ll get an opportunity to trial different controls.
Once a suitable method of car control has been identified, you might need some tuition, just to get you comfortable and confident. The expert driving instructors at Herts Ability can help with that too!
Many people make a good physical recovery from their Stroke and don’t need any adaptations fitted to a car. Just for peace of mind, a driving assessment will confirm that your brain has also made a good recovery.
Driving is one of the most cognitively heavy tasks we undertake. Things might have changed for you but, a change in driving style may well counter those changes.
Once you’re back to independence, Herts Ability will help you communicate with the DVLA.
If you need a slightly longer break from Driving, the Herts Ability Hubs Mobility Advice Service can support you in completing those all-important journeys…
Herts Ability can help you every step of the way back to the independence that driving brings! As our client Maciej Monczak can testify:
“Getting back on the road, driving, is a sign of progress in my rehabilitation.
Another win in this unbelievably hard battle to get back as close as possible to normality for myself and my family.
My advice for other people that have suffered a stroke would be “Don’t give up!”. Even the smallest steps count!
Oh, and don’t be afraid to reach out to Herts Ability as they will be able to help you with advice and will point you in the right direction.”
👉 For further information, advice, to make a booking with our team of experts, please call 01707 324 581 or email driving@hertsability.org.uk 👈
