Did you know that older drivers are increasingly involved in fatal collisions — and you could play a vital role in preventing them?
Lancashire County Council Road Safety Team is hosting a free online webinar designed to help professionals support older people to remain safe, confident, and independent behind the wheel.
This webinar may be of interest to optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical practice teams, and other professionals who regularly work with older people. The event is open to all, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with colleagues and contacts who may benefit from attending, as well as promote it through your professional networks and communication channels.
Why Attend?
With an ageing population, understanding the challenges faced by older drivers has never been more important. This webinar will equip medical professionals, road safety professionals, public health practitioners and emergency services with vital knowledge and tools to make a real difference in your community.
What you’ll learn:
✔ How eyesight, health and medication affect driving.
✔ Key road safety updates for older drivers.
✔ How we can work together to support safer journeys.
Hear From:
- Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing at Lancashire County Council
- Ruth Purdie OBE, Chief Executive of UKROEd and The Road Safety Trust
- Rob Heard MBE, Road Safety Consultant
- DS Helen Parkinson, Lancashire Constabulary
- Deborah Hall and Alison Hankinson, Lancashire County Council
Who Should Attend?
- Healthcare professionals
- Road safety teams
- Local authorities
- Emergency services
- Anyone working with older people
Hosted by the Lancashire County Council Road Safety Team, this engaging session will provide valuable insights and encourage partnership working to improve road safety outcomes.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Kind regards,
Lancashire County Council Road Safety Team
Road Safety Education Online Platform
roadsafetyeducation@lancashire.gov.uk
