Fit to Drive?
How do we keep our older road users safe on the road as professionals?

Did you know that older drivers are increasingly involved in fatal collisions — and you could play a vital role in preventing them?

You are warmly invited to attend our Lancashire Older and Mature Drivers Webinar, a free online session designed to help professionals like you support older people to remain safe, confident, and independent behind the wheel. The webinar is open to everyone, so please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues, members, and networks who you think may find it useful or would like to attend.

Why Attend?

With an ageing population, understanding the challenges faced by older drivers has never been more important. This webinar will equip medical professionals, road safety professionals, public health practitioners and emergency services with vital knowledge and tools to make a real difference in your community.

What you’ll learn:

✔ How eyesight, health and medication affect driving.

✔ Key road safety updates for older drivers.

✔ How we can work together to support safer journeys.

Hear From:

• Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing at Lancashire County Council
• Ruth Purdie OBE, Chief Executive of UKROEd and The Road Safety Trust
• Rob Heard MBE, Road Safety Consultant
• DS Helen Parkinson, Lancashire Constabulary
• Deborah Hall and Alison Hankinson, Lancashire County Council

Who Should Attend?

• Healthcare professionals
• Road safety teams
• Local authorities
• Emergency services
• Anyone working with older people

To Register click here

Hosted by Lancashire County Council Road Safety Team