FREE Webinars for Mature Drivers – Open to ALL across the Country

West Mercia Police are hosting two free online webinars during June, aimed specifically at mature drivers and their families. Each webinar will cover different topics and aims to provide mature drivers with advice on how to keep driving safer for longer as well as guidance and support on making informed decisions about their driving.

Both webinars will be hosted by James Luckhurst, Founder of Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) and will feature a panel of expert speakers who will guide attendees through a range of subjects and issues that commonly affect drivers as we get older.

Attendees are welcome to book a place on one – or both – of the webinars, depending on the subject areas of interest to you. Please ensure you follow the link below to book your place on the relevant session/s as numbers are limited.

Webinar 1: Health, Mobility and Driving

Date: Saturday 7^th June 2025

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Click here to book your FREE place for 7th June Webinar

This 60-minute webinar offers attendees the chance to find out more about some key health and mobility issues which have a direct impact on our fitness to drive. Topics covered will include:

• Driver vision and the vital role of good eyesight in reducing risks on the roads.
• How our mobility can change as we age and the impact on our driving ability.
• Driver impairment and medication.
• Diabetes and how it can affect driving.
• Support for families, friends and carers who are concerned about an older driver and advice on how to start empathetic conversations with them about their driving.

Webinar 2: Your Vehicle and Your Independence

Date: Thursday 12^th June 2025

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Click here to book your FREE place for 12th June Webinar

For many mature drivers, their driving ability reflects their freedom and independence. This 60-minute webinar focuses on the tools, technology and support services that are available to assist your driving, build your confidence and skills, or independently assess your driving ability. Topics covered will include:

• Knowing your vehicle and its technology and how to use it to assist you.
• Dashcams and Operation Snap.
• Driving assessments or appraisals: The different types available, how they are conducted and where to find one close to you.
• Mobility scooters.
• Ways to maintain your independence when it’s time to think about retiring from driving.
• YSS Charity and #MORSE (Making Our Roads Safer for Everyone).