30-year-old Ellie was born with a rare condition that affects her muscles. She is often in pain and struggles to walk long distances.

Ellie is also fiercely independent. So, when she was told to ‘give up’ on ever learning to drive, she didn’t accept it as the end of the road; instead, she turned to QEF for help.

Ellie booked an assessment with QEF Mobility Services to see what she was able to do and the type of controls she would need to drive comfortably and safely. Then we paired her with instructor Chris, who worked on boosting her skills – and her confidence.

‘He had such a positive impact on me’, says determined Ellie, who passed her test at the fifth attempt, crediting Chris for helping her go the distance.

As one of the UK’s largest providers of mobility advice, QEF Mobility Services assess would-be drivers and recommend the adaptations they should make to their vehicles in order to drive safely, helping around 8,000 people each year. And to do all this, we need your help.

Will you donate now to help more people like Ellie gain a lifeline of independence?