Useful contacts for driving
For more information, visit the Parkinson’s UK website (last updated May 2023).
Licensing agencies
Your licensing agency can provide information on all aspects of driving.
For DVLA enquiries about a medical condition in England, Scotland and Wales:
For DVA enquiries regarding a medical condition in Northern Ireland:
Disability Law Service
Offers free legal advice to people with disabilities and their carers.
Disabled Motoring UK
Disabled Motoring UK provides help and advice to disabled drivers and passengers. It runs an information service for members, produces useful publications and negotiates travel concessions.
Driving Mobility
Mobility centres provide information and advice on driving for anyone with a disability who uses a car, as a driver or a passenger.
Driving Mobility (in England)
The Northern Ireland Mobility Centre
Wales Mobility and Driving Assessment Centre
Living Made Easy
The Disabled Living Foundation has details on car and van conversions, hoists and lifting equipment, car seats, vehicles for hire, accessories and much more.
The Disabled Living Foundation
Motability
Motability helps disabled people with their personal mobility.
Research Institute for Disabled Customers (RiDC)
RiDC provides useful information on what to look for when choosing a car, helpful tips on techniques for getting in and out of vehicles and on financing your car. RiDC also publishes booklets on equipment and car adaptations.