Phone: 0274-688-622
Occupational therapists are specialists in assessing the impact of an individual’s medical or injury-related issues on their ability to drive safely and independently, or to travel as a passenger in the vehicle.
We can help you if you need to answer any of these questions:
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Is your vehicle suitable for your medical needs?
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Do you require funding assistance through ACC, Ministry of Health (Enable) or Lottery?
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Do you need the peace of mind that you or your loved-one is safe driving on the road?
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Are you having trouble transporting your wheelchair or rehab equipment?
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Are you considering vehicle modifications to enable you to drive safely, and you would like to trial driving a modified car?
Our Services
Vehicle Assessment
To assess the suitability of your existing vehicle for your medical or injury-related needs.
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Suitable modifications may be discussed and recommended for your vehicle.
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You may need modifications to allow you to drive, to travel as a passenger, or also help you to stow a wheelchair in the boot of your car.
Medical Fitness to Drive Assessment
This is an ‘off-road assessment’ (screening your physical, cognitive and visual ability relevant for driving) and an ‘on-road assessment’ in all traffic complexities with the therapist assessor and a driving instructor, to establish your medical fitness to drive status.
This self-funded assessment may be timely when your family, friends or your doctor have concerns that your medical condition may be affecting your ability to drive. A doctor’s referral is required.
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DriveMed NZ does not provide medical certificates for a commercial driver licence if you are able-bodied. Please see your own doctor for this. DriveMed NZ assesses those with medical issues or disability only.
About Your Assessor
Your Christchurch-based occupational therapist and transport assessor is Shelley Beckert.
DriveMed NZ is a South Island service, so please get in touch to discuss when we are next in your area.
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ACC Vendor G0C258 (i.e. GzeroC258)
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EMS Enable credentialed assessor Vehicle Modifications Levels 1 & 2
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Driver Trained Occupational Therapist, University of Sydney
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NZ Registered Occupational Therapist (NZROT) and Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand (OTNZ)
Get in Touch
If you think that you need a vehicle or driver assessment to meet your medical or injury-related needs please fill in your details here, and you will be contacted, or call 0274 688 622.
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If you are ready to complete a full medical referral click the button below.