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Useful contacts for driving and Parkinson's

Information and support worker advising clientThe organisations below can provide information and help for people with Parkinson's who drive.

Association of British Insurers (ABI)

If you have a complaint about an insurance company, the Association of British Insurers may be able to help you.

www.abi.org.uk

British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA)

Contact BIBA for details of insurance companies willing to quote for drivers with Parkinson's.

www.biba.org.uk

Department for Transport (DfT)

The DfT aims to make provisions for all public transport users and motorists that are acceptable, accessible and affordable.

www.dft.gov.uk

Disability Alliance

The Disability Alliance provides advice on benefits and services for all people with disabilities, their families, carers and advisers.

www.disabilityalliance.org

Disability Law Service

If you are considering going to court to appeal against a DVLA decision, the Disability Law Service offer legal advice and support.

www.dls.org.uk

Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)

The Disabled Living Foundation offers advice and information on all aspects of disability equipment. It has details on car and van conversions, hoists and lifting equipment, car seats, vehicles for hire, accessories and much more.

www.dlf.org.uk

Disabled Motoring UK

Disabled Motoring UK provides help and advice to disabled drivers and passengers.

www.disabledmotoring.org

DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)

The DVLA can provide information on all aspects of driving and advise you on driving with a disability.

www.dvla.gov.uk

Europ Assistance

Europ Assistance specialises in international travel insurance and assistance services, as well as car breakdown cover in the UK and Europe.

www.europ-assistance.co.uk

Financial Ombudsman Service

The Financial Ombudsman Service is the official independent expert in settling complaints between consumers and businesses providing financial services.

www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Forum of Mobility Centres

The Forum of Mobility Centres offers advice on adaption, assessment and a list of companies that manufacture, convert or adapt vehicles to suit drivers with disabilities and/or carry passengers in wheelchairs.

www.mobility-centres.org.uk

The Motor Insurers' Bureau

The Motor Insurers' Bureau offers help and advice on accidents involving untraced or uninsured motorists.

www.mib.org.uk

Motability

Motability helps to keep disabled drivers on the road.

www.motability.co.uk

Ricability

Ricability provides useful information on what to look for when choosing a car, as well helpful tips for getting in and out of vehicles and financing your car.

www.ricability.org.uk

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