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South East DriveAbility

We carry out assessments and give advice on driving, driving tuition and car adaptation.

Contact us

0300 0134 886
kcht.sedriveability@nhs.net
Aylesford Logistics Centre, The First Floor, Aylesford Logistics Centre, Bellingham Way, Aylesford ME20 6XS

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Who we are

We are a centre which provides assessment and advice on driving, car adaptation and car choice for disabled drivers and passengers.

What we do

We work in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), Motability Foundation and the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

We carry out assessments and give advice on driving, driving tuition and car adaptation. There are three types of driving assessment that we provide:

  • driving ability assessment
  • advice on adaptations
  • drive from wheelchair

Please contact the service for information regarding the fee structure for driving assessments.

How do you use this service?

To ascertain whether an individual is safe to learn to drive or continue to drive we accept referrals from:

  • the DVLA
  • Motability Foundation
  • health and social care professionals (if you have a medical condition)
  • non-medical self-referrals (will incur a charge – please contact us for further details).

You can contact South East Drive Ability by phone, email, in person or by letter. Once we have some basic personal information i.e. name, address, contact number, date of birth, reason for assessment and diagnosis, we are then in a position to determine the type of assessment you require and who should conduct the assessment.

We will make an appointment and issue the relevant paperwork to you. There will be a questionnaire for completion, which you can complete and return yourself or a third party may do this on your behalf.

We are proud to be part of Driving Mobility

Our independent assessment services are accredited by the national charity Driving Mobility.

Driving Mobility is the umbrella body which oversees 20 member centres across the UK – some of which are wholly charitable organisations whilst others operate within the NHS. Driving Mobility ensures that there are common standards, promotes good practice and offers training and education to all regional centres, whilst working closely with associated national organisations. These include the Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Driver and Vehicle Agency (NI), Motability Foundation and the police, along with many other valued partners.

Driving Mobility is privileged to have Baroness Thomas of Winchester as their patron, and is supported by HM Government.

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August 2024
Maidstone

I was put at ease, everything was explained clearly. The whole process felt a safe and relaxed environment.

July 2024
Maidstone

The instructor was kind and patient and explained everything thoroughly and was knowledgeable.

June 2024
Maidstone

Made to feel welcome. Good explanation of what was going to happen. Very knowledgable and friendly.

May 2024
Maidstone

Friendly staff, very helpful and considerate. They made me feel very comfortable.

April 2024
Maidstone

Very helpful, patient instructors to give confidence to me. Several different cars to try. Lots of helpful general instructions. I felt completely unrushed by the instructors, which was also very helpful.

March 2024
Maidstone

Everything was extremely well explained and well organised. The staff were extremely helpful and personable.

May 2023
Maidstone

Attentive and thoughtful assessment with useful recommendations.

May 2023
East Sussex

A very relaxed and comfortable drive. I felt very relaxed during the exam.

May 2023
Maidstone

Kind and patient people, made me feel comfortable.

May 2023
Maidstone

It was very pleasant, the staff were all very friendly and reassuring and put me at my ease.

April 2023
East Sussex

Polite and friendly staff which helped to reassure and put you at your ease.

April 2023
Maidstone

Quality service, excellent instructions. Made me feel relaxed.

April 2023
East Kent

I was treated very kindly and made to feel at ease. I was very nervous.

April 2023
Maidstone

I was made to feel very comfortable and at ease on the drive. It was a great experience.

March 2023
East Kent

All explained clearly in a clear and friendly manner.

March 2023
Maidstone

Graham was so helpful and supportive. It was really appreciated and his advice I will put into practice.

March 2023
Maidstone

Great experience - walked me through different adaptions suited to my disability and found what works. Given the confidence to drive.

March 2023
East Sussex

Excellent staff - clear instructions made me aware of what was to happen. Friendly and professional - thank you.

January 2023
Maidstone

The staff friendly and reassuring. The reception of the staff were great. The environment were relaxing.

January 2023
East Kent Outreach

The person was very, very good. I was treated very well and put at ease.

January 2023
North Kent Outreach

OT and driving assessor very helpful and polite.

January 2023
East Sussex Outreach

Both members of the team were very helpful, well mannered and patient.

January 2023
Maidstone

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Very helpful throughout the assessment and very professional.

December 2022
Maidstone

Very kind and friendly people. Things explained clearly and not felt under any pressure.

December 2022
East Kent Outreach

Clear and organised, made to feel comfortable, felt very at ease and professional.

December 2022
East Sussex Outreach

People who looked after us were both friendly, courteous, polite and clearly good at their jobs.

June 2022
Maidstone

Both accessors were knowledgeable and helpful.

June 2022
Maidstone

Process explained well in language I could understand, staff approachable.

May 2022
Maidstone

Graham and Juliana were very thorough and explained things very clearly so their instructions were easy to understand.

June 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Very professional and calm and considerate.

April 2022
Maidstone

Pauline and John were considerate kind, and very clear with instruction. Extremely respectful. Lovely. They made me feel at ease.

May 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Very pleasant people, made me feel comfortable.

April 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Comprehensive and caring service.

March 2022
Maidstone

Created a comfortable environment and very helpful information.

April 2022
Maidstone

Easy to talk to, kind, compassionate, explained fully.

March 2022
East Sussex Outreach

I was looked after with great respect.

March 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Very pleasant, people made me feel at ease straight away.

March 2022
Maidstone

I was greeted in a very friendly manner. The practical person was very efficient as was the driving instructor.

February 2022
Maidstone

Well organised clear instructions very friendly and confident, inspiring.

February 2022
East Sussex Outreach

First class!

February 2022
Maidstone

John, Pauline, and Lauren were brilliant. They explained everything and made me feel at ease throughout my assessment.

January 2022
Maidstone

All very formative and polite, the team obviously have a wealth of knowledge in their field.

January 2022
Maidstone

Excellent customer service, friendly and helpful.

January 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Everything explained to me and put me at ease.

November 2022
East Kent Outreach

Everything was explained well. Friendly.

November 2022
Maidstone

Everyone was so kind and supportive and made me feel completely at ease. They dealt well with my extra mobility needs and anxiety.

November 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Both assessors were helpful, informative and reassuring.

October 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Made to feel relaxed and no pressure.

October 2022
Maidstone

Felt comfortable, was helped through the process without any hindrance. The assessors were very friendly and informative.

September 2022
Maidstone

Prompt, polite, efficient, Instructions were clear, everything was explained to me.

August 2022
East Kent Outreach

Very satisfied and felt very comfortable through the test. Thank you very much.

September 2022
Maidstone

Explained everything to me in detail made me feel at ease.

August 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Pauline and Graham made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Very professional yet welcoming. Felt that I was in good hands.

August 2022
Maidstone

Friendly staff, obviously well trained and good communicators.

July 2022
Maidstone

I felt very comfortable and felt as though my needs were understood. Very helpful and kind.

August 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Our experience was excellent. We have no complaints whatsoever. Thank you to all for your kindness and professional treatment.

July 2022
Maidstone

Assessor was very understanding and explained everything in detail.

July 2022
East Sussex Outreach

Really helpful, kind &andcaring staff (on phone and at assessment centre).

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