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Working Together Forum of Mobility Centres AGM 9 May 2007

Working Together Forum of Mobility Centres AGM 9 May 2007. Miranda Carter Accessibility and Equalities Unit Department for Transport. Department for Transport’s Aim. “ Transport that works for everyone ” a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, environment and society.

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Working Together Forum of Mobility Centres AGM 9 May 2007

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  1. Working TogetherForum of Mobility Centres AGM9 May 2007 Miranda Carter Accessibility and Equalities UnitDepartment for Transport

  2. Department for Transport’s Aim “Transport that works for everyone” a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, environment and society

  3. DfT Strategic Objectives • Sustain economic growth through reliable transport networks • Improve the environmental performance of transport • Strengthen safety and security • Provide enhanced access for all

  4. Accessibility and Equalities Unit “Promote access to jobs, services and social networks; including the most disadvantaged people”

  5. Accessibility and Equalities Unit

  6. Automobility “Work closely with others, especially the third sector, to provide high quality, consistent and convenient assessments and advice to enable the increasing numbers of older and disabled people use cars for longer, safely”

  7. The “third sector” Government committed to listening to and working with the voluntary sector

  8. Matching demand and services • Increase numbers • Reviewing procedures • New players • New roles

  9. Standards and consistency • Consistency of outcome • Diversity of delivery

  10. Role of the DfT • Help shape framework • Provide funding for assessments and advice • Research • Communication

  11. Working TogetherForum of Mobility Centres AGM9 May 2007 Miranda Carter Accessibility and Equalities UnitDepartment for Transport

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