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Thanks all for your input. Replies have been passed on. Els ________________________________ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian Litterick Sent: 15 October 2010 12:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Use of seatbelts by people with dementia If all else fails, you might want to consider an exemption on medical grounds. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/AdviceOnKeepingYourV ehicle/DG_4022064 Regards Ian Litterick Executive Chairman www.iansyst.co.uk <http://www.iansyst.co.uk/> www.dyslexic.com <http://www.dyslexic.com/> www.re-adjust.co.uk <http://www.re-adjust.co.uk/> 07860 926159 direct 01223 436680 From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gregory, Neil Sent: 14 October 2010 16:51 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ASSISTECH] Use of seatbelts by people with dementia Hi, A Crelling harness (http://www.crelling.com/) may help or a buckle security cover from BES Rehab (http://www.besbiz.eu.com/index.cfm?category=316). Neil Gregory Senior Bio-Engineer WeSTMARC - West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre Southern General Hospital, Glasgow Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.nhsggc.org.uk/westmarc Tel - 0844 8113001 (Lo-Call) Fax - 0141-201 2649 ________________________________ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Van Boxstael, Els Sent: 14 October 2010 10:59 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Use of seatbelts by people with dementia Hello all, Question from a colleague... Hi I wondered if you could help me. I have been asked by a carer if there is anything he can use to prevent his wife (who has dementia) from undoing her seat-belt in the car. He has tried a child's safety-belt with a different locking mechanism, but she has been able to undo this with ease. He is obviously concerned for her safety and also their general safety if he is trying to re-fasten her seat-belt whilst driving. Many thanks, Els Van Boxstael, OT, MSc Southwark Health & Social Care ~ Occupational Therapy Service 1st Floor Dulwich Community Hospital ~ East Dulwich Grove ~ London ~ SE22 8PT e: [log in to unmask] ~ tel: 020 7525 2051 ~ fax: 020 8693 5483 To help create a sustainable environment please think carefully before you print this e-mail. Do not print it unless it is really necessary. ************************************************************************ **************************** Southwark Council does not accept liability for loss or damage resulting from software viruses. The views expressed in this e-mail may be personal to the sender and should not be taken as necessarily representing those of Southwark Council. The information in this e-mail and any attached files is confidential and may be covered by legal and/or professional privilege or be subject to privacy legislation. It is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, the retaining, distribution or other use of any transmitted information is strictly prohibited. E-mails are transmitted over a public network and Southwark Council cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of a message that may have sustained changes in transmission This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ************************************************************************ ********************* ************************************************************************ **** NHSGG&C Disclaimer The information contained within this e-mail and in any attachment is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy this message, delete any copies held on your systems and notify the sender immediately; you should not retain, copy or use this e-mail for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of its content to any other person. All messages passing through this gateway are checked for viruses, but we strongly recommend that you check for viruses using your own virus scanner as NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde will not take responsibility for any damage caused as a result of virus infection. ************************************************************************ ** ________________________________ Sign up for support and information in our occasional newsletter on "Technology and Dyslexia" at http://www.dyslexic.com/newsletter.asp Saving space & paper - go to http://www.iansyst.co.uk/disclaimer.asp for company info and email terms. www.iansyst.co.uk, www.dyslexic.com, www.re-adjust.co.uk, www.itspc.co.uk 01223 420101