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Older Drivers

As the government considers raising the age at which people have to reapply for their licences, how do you tell a parent it's time they gave up driving? With Winifred Robinson.

A government review has suggested that the age at which people have to reapply for their driving licence could be raised from 70 to 80 or scrapped altogether. So what do the accident statistics really say about older drivers and how do you tell a parent it's time they gave up? We hear from a man who's been through that process and speak to researchers who say too many older drivers are giving up too soon.

Also: how should patients be treated when their disabilities prevent them from getting into the dentist's chair?

And as the flood waters recede in Somerset, what might people there learn from the experience of Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire which flooded two years ago?

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Jon Douglas.

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56 minutes

Chapters

  • Holidaying in Egypt

    The British government is insisting it's still safe to visit Sharm El Sheikh.

    Duration: 07:51

  • Giving up Driving

    How do you tell a parent it's time they stopped driving?

    Duration: 07:07

  • Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games

    What are the benefits for the cities who host the Commonwealth Games?

    Duration: 07:57

  • Dementia and Dentistry

    Is dental care for patients with dementia poor?

    Duration: 06:16

  • Hebden Bridge Flooding

    What can others learn from the 2012 floods in Hebden Bridge?

    Duration: 08:40

  • Discount supermarkets

    Will our new found love of discount stores last?

    Duration: 04:13

  • Driving for Longer

    Too many older drivers quit too soon so how can they be helped to stay on the road?

    Duration: 07:17

Broadcasts

  • Mon 10 Mar 2014 12:00
  • Mon 10 Mar 2014 12:04

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