Stop the closure of Derby DrivAbility on 31/03/2026.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

This must be debated in Parliament.
It is fundamental to road safety to ensure that all road users are safe to drive following a DVLA notifiable condition.
Government must maintain this service either by finding a new provider or supporting the UHDB NHS Trust to make a U-turn on their decision.

We assess fitness to drive following medical investigations/diagnosis to determine whether a medical condition is affecting road safety. This closure will result in many clients/patients not being able to access the support they need, losing their freedom and independence, and negatively affecting their mental health and well-being. It will also result in people continuing to drive that should have surrendered their license, impacting on their own safety and a danger to other road users.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

9 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jan 2026

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