Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum win richly deserved award

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We are pleased and proud to announce that the Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum have been given a well deserved award.

   On 21 March at the Gloucestershire Constabulary and Police Crime Commissioner’s Impact Awards the Older Drivers Forum for Gloucestershire were honoured to receive the Caroline Symes Memorial Bowl in recognition of outstanding voluntary work for the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership.

The award was presented by Maggie Blyth, T/Chief Constable and Roger Deeks DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant.     

They share this accolade and give thanks to all their partners and supporters.

Since 2018 they have delivered 122 presentations and webinars to over 4,300 attendees. Our monthly social media viewings run in the thousands. And the results of all this work?

Gloucestershire is now a positive outlier in terms of road casualties of drivers in 70+ age group. Nationally 23% of all road fatalities are drivers in this age group. The last death in a road collision in this age group in Gloucestershire was 5 November 2022.

Last year serious injuries in this age group were down 35%. But they cannot rest on our laurels.

By 2030 the pensioner population in Gloucestershire is estimated to increase by 26% with more entering a more vulnerable stage in their driving lives. All these will need the support and advice they provide.

Their next webinar on ‘Rural Roads safety’ is on 29 March. To register visit   https://tinyurl.com/57tarfur

The National Chair for the Older Drivers Forum, Rob Heard, said on hearing the good news – ” Nigel and Alexandra Lloyd-Jones, who run the Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum, richly deserve this award and recognition for the outstanding work and commitment they have given to make the roads safer for mature motorists in Gloucestershire. I know through their advice, support and care they have saved many lives and made a huge difference to many. They truly are an inspiration to many nationally, I am sure this is the first of many awards to come in the future. Well done and huge congratulations.”

Rural Roads Special – FREE webinar

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Spring 2025

Saturday 29 March 10:00am Community Webinar  

DRIVING SAFELY IN SPRING

RURAL ROADS SPECIAL

 With the clocks going forward on 30 March many more vulnerable road users such as walkers, cyclists, and horse riders will be out on our rural roads.

In 2024 Gloucestershire horse riders reported 54 road incidents, including close passes. This represents a 16% increase on 2023. Also, in 2024 three horses and two people were injured.

This webinar will include a refresh on the Highway Code rules introduced in January 2022 which are intended to make our roads safer for vulnerable road users. The webinar will also draw on advice from the ‘Rural Road Code’ initiative led by NFU Mutual and in which the Older Drivers Forum have contributed content for mature drivers.

We are honoured that our guest presenter is Alan Hiscox, Director of Safety for the British Horse Society. Alan has led the society’s award winning ‘Dead Slow’ campaign. He had 32 years police experience, 26 of which were with one of the biggest Mounted Police Units in the world.

Register for this free event, here https://tinyurl.com/57tarfur

Please share this information with anyone you think it would be of value and is open to anyone across the Country

Post Crash Advice

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Post Crash Special

Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum recently ran a webinar on Post Crash Advice. As a result of the webinar they have created a useful fact sheet on what to do should you come across a collision or are involved in one.

2020 British Red Cross survey found that nearly half of drivers (47%) were unsure how to react in an emergency. Additionally, 59% stated they did not feel confident in providing first aid at the scene.

To read this useful guide Click here

Driving Safely in Winter – Post Crash Special – FREE Webinar

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Post Crash Special

Saturday 22nd February 10:00am – FREE Community Webinar 

‘DRIVING SAFELY IN WINTER. POST-CRASH SPECIAL.’

 Whilst it is starting to get lighter winter weather continues with all the hazards that it brings to our roads. This month we focus on journey planning and how to be prepared, as much as possible, for the unexpected.

This might include meeting an emergency vehicle on a blue light call or arriving at a scene of a collision before the emergency services have arrived.

To guide us through these challenging scenarios we are delighted to have as our guest presenter Scott Ross MBE. Better known as ‘Rossy’. He is a retired police officer who spent most of his career on Traffic Duties. He is now a RoSPA and IAM Examiner and delivers BikeSafe and Biker Down! courses in Gloucestershire. He was recognised for his services to road safety in this year’s New Year honours.

Register for this event, here https://tinyurl.com/4u4ptbcr

Please share this information with anyone you think it would be of value.