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Herts Ability

A charity enabling people to lead an independent life since 1958 Driving Mobility accredited driving assessments for disabled people.

01/12/2025

Every act of kindness makes a difference. Help create a happier world this December with this Kindness Calendar. Please use & share! 🎄

01/12/2025

Happy 2025 from Herts Ability!👩‍🦽Here’s why accessibility matters in cyber & IT, plus what you can do to highlight & promote the rights & well-being of people with disabilities...

Cyber and IT-oriented companies often play a key role in the development of assistive technologies.

These technologies are any products or systems that maintain, enhance or improve the functioning of people with disabilities.

Assistive technologies are a broad category and include:

● Computer hardware, such as special switches, keyboards or pointing devices

● Software, such as screen readers or eye and head trackers

How to be a good teammate for people with disabilities:

● Find Friends First (many people with disabilities do not see their disability or disabilities as a defining feature of their lives)

● Train Everyone (opportunity to improve accessibility in the workplace)

● Removing Physical Barriers (take time to ensure that people with disabilities can move around easily in all areas - from the car park to the restrooms to the boardroom)

● Maintain Flexibility (one source points out that in some cases, “no matter how accessible your workplace is, it will not be sufficient for people with severe mobility impairments”)

● Improve Digital Accessibility (offer captioned video calls, email summaries of key points from meetings and ensure staff have access to visual information)

Source: ZDnet (dot) com

30/11/2025

Happy Herts Ability third year work anniversary to our Driving Assessor, Sarah! 🎉 Sarah has had a superb year helping our clients achieve their driving and independence goals and we can’t wait to see what she’ll achieve in 2026!

Join us in celebrating Sarah’s dedication and passion for helping people on their journey to driving independence!

Whether you’re just starting out or need a driving assessment, Sarah and our expert team are here to support you every step of the way. Let’s drive towards a future of independence together!

📍 Spotlight on Our Leyton Driving Centre

We’re proud to shine a light on our amazing Leyton Driving Centre - the only Driving Mobility Centre in London!

Open every Tuesday and Wednesday, our Leyton team helps Londoners get back behind the wheel safely and confidently.

👩‍🏫 Meet the Team:

Sarah - Driving Assessor

Ayo - Driving Assessor & Occupational Therapist

Our team is passionate about supporting YOU to regain your independence and confidence on the road.

📞 Call us: 01707 324 581

📧 Email: driving@hertsability.org.uk

Got questions or ready to book your session? We’d love to hear from you!

Keep up the great work, Sarah! 👏

28/11/2025

🏡 💚 Happy 2 Year Anniversary to Our Home! 🏡 💚

Time flies when you’re doing what you love! It’s been two amazing years since we moved into our wonderful office at Suite 4, Wentworth Lodge, Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 7SR. 📍

While our location may have changed, our promise to deliver the same trusted Herts Ability service remains stronger than ever! ✅

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of supporting our community from our cozy new home! 🥳

💬 Have you visited us here yet? Let us know your thoughts below!

27/11/2025

“Thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” G.K. Chesterton. Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our clients, friends and followers. You are an integral part of the Herts Ability family and we cherish your support!

Enjoy the day and may it be a warm start to a joyful holiday season! 🧡

25/11/2025

🚘 We’re Hiring! Approved Driving Instructor / Driving Advisor! 🚘 Herts Ability is looking for a confident, supportive ADI to join our specialist driving assessment team. This is a rewarding role helping people with medical conditions or disabilities stay safe and independent on the road!

📍 Locations: South Oxhey (near Watford), Welwyn Garden City & Luton
(You’ll work from two sites)

⏰ Hours: Flexible - 2–5 days per week (FT/PT welcome)

💷 Salary: Up to £37,000

📄 Contract: Permanent

What You’ll Do:

• Support fitness-to-drive assessments with Occupational Therapists

• Carry out on-road assessments & maintain safety

• Deliver specialist driving lessons

• Teach clients to use vehicle adaptations

• Write clear assessment reports (training provided)

• Provide calm, supportive guidance

• Work across two Herts Ability sites

About You:

• Fully qualified ADI with a full UK licence

• Patient, calm, adaptable communicator

• Confident with basic IT

• Willing to learn about disability & vehicle adaptations
(Experience with disabled clients helpful but not essential)

About Us:

Herts Ability is an independent charity helping people stay mobile across Herts, Beds, Essex, London & Cambs.

✔ Enhanced DBS required

📧 Interested? Email driving@hertsability.org.uk for an informal chat.

24/11/2025

✨ What an Incredible Night! Our Herts Ability Charity Quiz Was a Huge Success! ✨

Saturday 22nd November was a night to remember as Digswell Village Hall filled with friends, families, supporters and quiz-lovers for an evening packed with energy, laughter and community spirit! 🤩

Teams put their knowledge to the test through brain-teasing rounds and fun challenges, all while enjoying great company and a fantastic atmosphere. The competition was close, the laughs were loud, and the sense of togetherness was truly inspiring.

We were especially honoured to welcome Mayor Lynn Chesterman and Consort Alan Chesterman, who joined us on the night and showed incredible support for our charity. Their visit added something truly special, and we’re so grateful for their ongoing commitment to our community.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity - and a little friendly rivalry - we raised vital funds towards installing an all-weather canopy at our centre. This will help us carry out passenger assessments safely and comfortably in all conditions, supporting local people to maintain mobility and independence all year round.

Guests enjoyed a well-stocked licensed bar, plenty of laughs, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made the whole evening unforgettable. And of course... congrats to our brilliant quiz champions who took home the prizes! 🏆

To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated prizes, or helped spread the word: thank you!

Nights like this make a huge difference, and we truly couldn’t do it without you!

P.S. Keep an eye on our page for future events, updates, and ways to get involved! 👀

24/11/2025

Happy 17 year anniversary to our Driving Centre Administrator, Julie! Thanks for all of your amazing work and here’s to many more years to come! Our CEO Sean Lawrence had this to say about this wonderful achievement:

“Julie, we are proud to have you on our team and offer our congratulations on this service milestone.

We applaud the determination and effort you have demonstrated during your time with us and the excellent advice you give to our clients.

Through the years, your talents and hard work have helped our success. Best wishes to you for many years to come.”

For further information, or to start your journey with Herts Ability, please call us on 01707 324 581 or email driving@hertsability.org.uk

23/11/2025

💙 Happy 2025! 💙 Today we are shining a light on the invaluable contribution nursing support workers make to nursing teams, patients, families and carers every single day!

Thank you to all of the dedicated, hard-working staff for looking after us and helping to keep us alive.

Remember, behind every mask is a hero who’s saving the world in silence.

Herts Ability says thank you to the heroes!

Herts Ability Trustee & Head of Public Funding for East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity, Bethany McNeil has a special message for all the nurses:

🗣️ “Heading up a busy NHS Charity to fundraise and support the Lister Hospital, QEII Hospital, Hertford County Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre - which was at the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic - was my toughest, and most rewarding, task.

I’ve never felt more proud to work for the NHS who have continued to provide extraordinary and incredible care in such pressured and extreme conditions!”

21/11/2025

Fit to Drive Friday! 🚘 We’re celebrating Melanie today - she’s officially Fit to Drive and ready for a new chapter of independence!

Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in 2017, Melanie experienced muscle cramps that made driving increasingly challenging. But her determination never wavered!

In 2021, she came to Herts Ability to explore vehicle adaptations that could help her stay safely on the road.

With the support of our amazing team, Melanie discovered the perfect combination: an over-ring accelerator to reduce strain and a push brake for smooth, controlled braking.

These adaptations have transformed her driving experience, giving her comfort and confidence behind the wheel.

Now, she’s excitedly awaiting her fully adapted car - complete with custom controls and a wheelchair-accessible boot hoist - opening the door to even greater freedom.

Melanie’s journey is a powerful reminder that physical challenges don’t have to limit your driving independence.

If you or someone you know could benefit from personalised vehicle adaptations, we’re here to help!

Herts Ability is with you every step of the way!

📞 01707 324 581

📧 driving@hertsability.org.uk

Let’s keep moving forward together!

20/11/2025

🚗 Join us at Occupational Therapy Show for “The Driving Assessment Experience” CPD Talk.
📅 Tuesday 26 November – 12:30–12:45
🎤 Linda Ellis – Herts Ability, Lead Occupational Therapist

📅 Wednesday 27 November – 12:30–12:45
🎤 Rebecca Richardson – RDAC , Assessment Lead and OT

This session will help OT delegates understand:
✅ What a driving assessment involves
✅ Key roles within a driving assessment service
✅ Adaptations and equipment commonly used
✅ Where to access driving assessment services

📍 Visit the Driving Mobility stand (H65) to attend the session and meet the team.

Address

Suite 4, Wentworth Lodge, Great North Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL87SR

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441707324581

Website

http://www.hertsability.org.uk/

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