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We can help you with assisted driving, accessibility and independent living.

15/04/2026

🚨 LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING 🚨

🚗📢 Calling all Driving Instructors 📢🚗

Are you an ADI or PDI interested in learning about medical conditions and the impacts on driving ❓🤔

Have you been asked to undertake tuition for someone who has been for an assessment ❓🤔

Drive Ability North West are inviting you to a dedicated training and practical experience at our new location in St Helens.

📅 Wednesday 29th April
🕗 8:45am: 3:45pm

🚙 Practical, hands-on experience of driving with hand controls
🦵🏼 Training on medical conditions and the impact on driving
✅ CPD activity
👥 Limited to 12 people at a cost of £50 per delegate.
🎖️ Certificate of attendance & handouts

👀 Please see picture for full details and how to book onto the training.

☎️ 0300 300 1100
✉️ bchft.driveability@nhs.net

13/04/2026

🚗📢 Calling all Driving Instructors 📢🚗

Are you an ADI or PDI interested in learning about medical conditions and the impacts on driving ❓🤔

Have you been asked to undertake tuition for someone who has been for an assessment ❓🤔

Drive Ability North West are inviting you to a dedicated training and practical experience at our new location in St Helens.

📅 Wednesday 29th April
🕗 8:45am: 3:45pm

🚙 Practical, hands-on experience of driving with hand controls
🦵🏼 Training on medical conditions and the impact on driving
✅ CPD activity
👥 Limited to 12 people at a cost of £50 per delegate.
🎖️ Certificate of attendance & handouts

👀 Please see picture for full details and how to book onto the training.

☎️ 0300 300 1100
✉️ bchft.driveability@nhs.net

01/04/2026

April marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, share experiences, and promote a more inclusive society. 💜 It’s about helping people understand the impact of limb loss and limb difference while celebrating the resilience and achievements of those affected.

For many people, a limb loss or difference can affect independence and daily activities— including driving. However, with the right approach and appropriate adaptations, many people are able to drive safely and independently. These may include:
⚙️ Hand controls for acceleration and braking
🛞 Steering aids for one-handed control
🚗 Automatic vehicles or adapted controls

👉 Find your local Driving Mobility centre: https://vist.ly/4wvzp
👉 Find out more about Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: https://vist.ly/4wvzt

08/03/2026

💜 International Women’s day 💜

Today we celebrate the women who inspire us with their strength, independence and determination.

At Drive Ability North West, we’re proud to support women who continue to break barriers and drive their own journeys forward.

Happy International Women’s day!!

14/02/2026

❤️ February is Heart awareness month ❤️

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death globally, with one hospital admission every five minutes in the UK being due to a heart attack 😱

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, ♥️ we would like to take a minute to remind you to look after your own heart, as well as others, to stay happy and healthy for longer!

❤️

04/02/2026

February 4th marks W🌍rld cancer day!

At least every 75 seconds, someone’s life changes with a cancer diagnosis in the UK.

On we stand with everyone affected by cancer, recognising every cancer journey is unique.

Today is a reminder to come together and take action against cancer and support those affected!

30/01/2026

Thank you very much to Darren from Wigan Hearing who delivered a brilliant, informative team training session on hearing loss in relation to driving! 👂 🚘

Lots of learning for the team today!! 📝 ✨🤩

21/01/2026

📢 We are hiring! 🚗

Only two days left to apply‼️

✨We are looking for TWO passionate and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our friendly team here at Drive Ability North West! ✨

✔️ Band 6 roles.

👥 Working alongside Approved Driving Instructors to complete driving assessments for clients with a range of medical conditions.

⏰ Part-time and full-time hours available. (Core office hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30)

📍 Based at St Helens.

📩 How to Apply?
See the link below for more details and to apply via NHS jobs.

ℹ️ Contact us on 0300 300 1100 for more information about the job.

📅 Apply by 23.01.2026!

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9835-HA25-139?keyword=Occupational%20therapist&location=St.%20Helens&distance=10&language=en

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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Our Story

We are a Driving Mobility accredited regional driving assessment service, which is operated by Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and supported by the Department for Transport (DfT). The service is one of only 4 NHS operated driving assessment centres in the UK and has been in operation for over 26 years, being previously known as Wrightington Mobility Centre, and based at Wrightington hospital.

Our main centre is based in Haydock, Merseyside, although we also operate outreach services within the Liverpool and Lancashire area, which enables us to see our clients in areas closer to their own homes.

The North West Driving Assessment Service team consists of 6 Occupational Therapists, 3 Approved Driving Instructors and 2 Administrators. We undertake assessments and provide advice on all aspects of driving, vehicle adaptations, vehicle access and loading and stowage of mobility equipment in a vehicle. Assessments and advice with regards to motorised mobility scooter suitability are also available at our centre.

The service also undertake assessments and provide advice for specialist car seats and harnesses for disabled children. We are also the North West providers for the Bugzi service which is owned and operated by Meru charity.