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#1 Posted : 13 January 2009 15:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By grahams
Does anyone know of any specific training for driving people with a disability. Be it a physical disability or in a wheelchair or a mental impairment. Risk assessments are carried out of the individuals and of the 'load' etc. Along with training moving & handling, first aid etc. but I'm looking for some training for staff in these specific areas. My thoughts are training that say a NHS Patient Transport Collection/Drop Off's person were given etc.

Any thought/ideas would be of use.

Graham
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#2 Posted : 13 January 2009 15:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Scotty
Hi Graham

I have used the MiDAS scheme before. MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers.

You can search the internet for your local provider. Hope this helps.

Good luck.
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#3 Posted : 13 January 2009 15:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Thompson CMIOSH
unwins provide some very good training on clamping and wheelchair restraint systems. a very important part of transport safety.

Bob
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