Website Statement

It is with immense sadness and regret that we inform you that Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will commence a wind down programme from 11th November 2025.  

This process is expected to take 28 days to allow time for alternative placements to be found for residential clients at our Care and Rehabilitation Centre, and to honour commitments to other clients to the best extent possible.  

At the end of this period, QEF intends to file for administration.   

We have worked tirelessly over the last year to try and save the charity, exploring numerous options to improve its finances, but unfortunately there wasn’t a viable solution that met all the necessary requirements to overcome the challenging financial situation QEF faced. 

It has been our privilege to support disabled people for over 90 years, providing expert services that have changed many lives, and we are deeply saddened that it cannot continue. 

Our priorities right now are to work with funding bodies to ensure clients find suitable alternative placements and to support our remarkable staff during this difficult time.

Driving Assessments

These are suitable for people returning to driving, older people at licence renewal or those who have a medical condition or disability.
QEF Mobility Services

Spend individual time with an Occupational Therapist and specialist Approved Driving Instructor, who will assess and advise you on how your medical condition or disability affects your ability to drive safely, and recommend any required adaptations. You will also receive independent advice on the most suitable product choices for you.

A Driving Assessment is recommended for those who:

  • have a medical condition such as stroke, dementia, head injury, epilepsy or other neurological condition;
  • have psychological difficulty, physical disability or visual impairment;
  • are a provisional licence holder or are seeking a provisional licence

Resources

Download our Driving Assessment Application Form
Or call us on 0208 770 1151

Driving Assessment and instruction

If you are disabled, driving can seem a daunting prospect. We are specialists in all aspects of driving for disabled people.

Adaptations

We can assess and advise you on disabled driving training and adaptations. We handle a wide variety of disabled driving conditions.

Motorbikes and Bicycle Assessments

Assessments for those who wish to learn to ride, or return to riding after illness or injury.

Older Driver Assessments

From 70 years old all drivers need to sign a declaration every three years that they are still medically fit to drive. If there any concerns then a driving assessment would be advised.

Vocational Driving Assessments

For professional drivers who want to continue or return to their occupation of driving buses, coaches, taxis, lorries or vans.

Our Locations

Twickenham

Integrated Neurological Services
82 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QS
(Must hold a valid UK driving licence)

Worthing

Charmandean Centre
Forest Road, Worthing BN14 9HS
(Must hold a valid UK driving licence)

We currently offer driving assessments in the following areas 

Carshalton

QEF Mobility Services
1 Metcalfe Ave, Carshalton SM5 4AW

Leatherhead

QEF Mobility Services
Leatherhead Court, Woodlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BN
(Must hold a valid UK driving licence)

Southampton

Regus International Centre
International Business Park, George Curl Way, Southampton SO18 2RZ
(Must hold a valid UK driving licence)

Make an Enquiry

Get in touch with a member of one of our teams

Contact by Telephone

If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 0208 770 1151