Driving after a Stroke ‘Information on returning to driving should be provided to stroke patients and families before leaving hospital and further supported.

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Driving after a Stroke ‘Information on returning to driving should be provided to stroke patients and families before leaving hospital and further supported in the community’ (RCP Guidelines for Stroke 2008)

There is legislation governing whether people can drive after they have had a stroke After a stroke or TIA the person cannot drive for at least a month. After a month they can only drive if their doctor is confident they have made a satisfactory recovery – be aware of hemianopia, neglect, cognitive and executive problems

If the person has not made a satisfactory recovery within one month after a stroke, they must inform the DVLA If health-care professionals are not sure if the person is fit enough to drive, they should refer them to the local Driving Assessment Service The insurance company needs to be informed

Blue Badge Parking Scheme – this offers a range of parking benefits for people with disabilities. The Department of Transport has a booklet about the scheme. Helpline Forum of Mobility Centres – a network of 17 independent organisations who offer professional high quality information, advice and assessment At a glance guide to the current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive for Medical Practitioners. Scottish Driving Assessment Service, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh,

Resources CHSS fact sheet F9 Stroke Association fact sheet 02