North East Drive Mobility

North East Drive Mobility help people with a medical condition or disability that may affect your ability to use a vehicle (as a driver or passenger).

To help you retain or regain your independence as a driver and passenger they can assess your driving ability and give advice. They also offer Powered Wheelchair and Mobility scooter assessments in Newcastle.

They offer:

• independent assessment of your driving ability: This takes place on their purpose-built driving track, as well as on the public highway
• advice on vehicle adaptations
• advice on getting in and out of a vehicle, and wheelchair stowage
• specialist driving tuition
• information and advice service, including advice on possible alternatives to using a car. For example, community transport services
• Powered Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter assessments
• Hubs mobility advice service