DementiaRoadmap

Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
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Transport

Someone who is diagnosed with dementia may be able to continue driving for some time. However, they must fulfil certain legal requirements, including telling the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of their diagnosis.

As the person’s dementia progresses, they will reach a point where they can no longer drive safely and must stop driving. Giving up driving is not always an easy decision to make, many people find this very difficult to accept.

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  • Getting a Mobility CarIf you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you can use it to pay for a vehicle from a charity called Motability.
  • Driving and DementiaA diagnosis of dementia does not automatically mean you need to stop driving and many people with dementia are able to continue driving for some time after their diagnosis. There are steps you can take to reduce any risks with driving. You need to inform the DVLA and your insurance following a diagnosis of dementia and further tests can be requested to establish your safety.
  • Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia

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