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"Driving assessment from an occupational therapy"

About: Astley Ainslie Hospital / Rehabilitation

(as a service user),

I attended Astley Ainslie Hospital for a driving assessment with Joanne an occupational therapist who I had first met via a video consultation in December '24.

The Reason for the assessment was as a first attempt to reclaim my license from the DVLA after  suffering a major stroke in May of 2023. I was grateful for the time afforded to me in all aspects of the assessment - from paperwork exercises to use of the simulator rig with lights and accelerator and brake pedals. After these the occupational therapist took me out for a short drive around the hospital grounds before we left these to then drive around the south side of Edinburgh - in and around Morningside. Upon our return to the hospital the OT had a chat with my wife and I to discuss how I'd done. Unfortunately I will not be reclaiming my surrendered license just yet - but I wish to place on the record my thanks to the Occupational Therapist for their thoroughness, attention to detail and empathy with regard the whole process - I actually found the whole process quite cathartic - which is perhaps a little strange as I was unfortunately unsuccessful in reclaiming my licence - but I am very grateful for the being given the chance to drive again and for the time spent with me to properly assess my overall performance.

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Response from Louise Davies, Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian 4 months ago
Louise Davies
Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 15/01/2025 at 15:46
Published on Care Opinion at 15:46


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Dear Old Silver

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback regarding your driving assessment with us on Care Opinion.

It was lovely to hear that despite being unsuccessful in reclaiming your license, you were still so pleased with the experience and the help received from the Occupational Therapist. I have passed on your positive feedback to the team so they know how much you appreciated the time spent with you through each step of the process.

Thank you again and take care

Louise

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