Mobility Outside with QEF

At out Carers Connect session on Thursday April 11th, Claire Swettenham, Hubs Mobility Advice Lead gave us a talk about the services at our amazing local QEF facility. Watch the video and see the Q&A below, but you can also tour the facilities and see what's on offer​ at the QEF Open Day:

QEF Mobility Services Open Day ​

All welcome

Thursday 11th July 2024

10 am - 4pm​

QEF Mobility Services​

1 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4AW​

QEF website

Hubs Mobility website 

You can contact Claire (full-time) or Lesley (part-time) as follows:

Email: Hubsmobility@qef.org.uk ​

Switchboard: 020 8770 1151

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You can view the video below to listen to Claire's talk. Claire reads each slide to make her information accessible to those who may not be able to view the information. So, to access specific segments more quickly, please watch on YouTube and click on the description to view the various chapters.

FAQ

What is QEF?

The Queen Elizabeth Foundation is a charity and one of the UK's largest services offering mobility advice and support for adults and children with disabilities, or acquired brain injuries. They are accredited by the police, the DVLA, TfL and Motability.

What does QEF do?

Mobility advice, assessments and equipment trials for outside of the home, including:

• Driving lessons and assessments

• Car seat assessments

• Try Tryb4uFly and aviation advice

• Equipment recommendations

• Short-term hire of wheelchairs and mobility scooters

• General mobility advice on alternatives, public transport etc.

Do I need a referral?

No! You can get in contact with QEF direct using their contact details above.

Which area does QEF cover?

QEF is accessible to everyone locally or further afield. Driving Mobility Centres and the Hubs Mobility Advice Service is nationwide. 

What is a driving assessment?

It is an assessment that checks how your medical condition or disability affects your ability to drive safely.