Research project launched to test dementia driving decision aid
A research study, funded by The Road Safety Trust, will see the University of Surrey and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust collaborating to test a UK-adapted dementia driving decision aid (DDDA-UK).
Running for 18-months, the study will test the DDDA-UK within Surrey memory services to see if the resource can effectively support people living with dementia to make decisions about driving and planning for alternative mobility options.
Ruth Purdie OBE, chief executive at The Road Safety Trust, says:
“Many people living with dementia continue to drive safely for some time, but as the condition progresses, making decisions about when to stop driving can be incredibly difficult for individuals and their families.
We are very pleased to be able to fund this project, which is intended to provide much-needed guidance and support, helping families and healthcare professionals navigate those conversations in a way that prioritises both road safety and the wellbeing of those affected.”
You can find out more here: https://www.roadsafetytrust.org.uk/news/new-research-aims-to-improve-driving-safety-for-people-living-with-dementia