Mature drivers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire invited to attend virtual reality awareness sessions

Mature drivers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to book a free place at one of the mature driver awareness sessions which are taking place across the two counties over the summer months.

The sessions are being held primarily for drivers aged 65+ and are running on the following dates:

• Tuesday 9^th June – Redditch (Fully booked)
• Tuesday 23^rd June - Tenbury
• Thursday 9^th July – Droitwich (Fully booked) 
• Tuesday 14^th July - Leominster (AM session only)
• Tuesday 28^th July – Wyre Forest (Fully booked) 
• Tuesday 11^th August – Ross-on-Wye
• Tuesday 18^th August – Evesham (Fully booked) 
• Tuesday 25^th August – Kington
• Tuesday 27th October - Worcester
• Thursday 29th October - Malvern 

Two sessions are available on each date: morning (10:00am-12:00pm) or afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm). 

Events are delivered in partnership by West Mercia Police, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner.

Sessions are free to attend but places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Please email West Mercia Police Road Safety Team ([email protected]) and specify which location you would like to attend and your preference for an AM (10am-12pm) or PM (1:30pm-3:30pm) session. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and full joining instructions will be provided when your place is confirmed.

Attendees will experience a virtual reality film which has been developed specifically to help drivers understand the changes that happen as we age and how it can affect our driving. After watching each film, there will be the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns you may have.

As well as mature drivers, these sessions may appeal to any family members who may have questions or concerns on behalf of an older relative. The events aim to raise awareness in an informal setting; attendees will not be assessed and information discussed will not be reported anywhere.

Mature driver awareness sessions are also taking place in Craven Arms, Shropshire (Weds 17^th June – fully booked) and Newport (Tuesday 30^th June – spaces available). To enquire about booking a place on the Newport course, please email Telford & Wrekin Council at [email protected]