Community Transport

                                                                                                

AN important area of support is in providing a community transport scheme, operated by volunteer drivers and office staff. The drivers use their own cars to take clients to medical appointments, day-care centres, shopping, visiting friends or relatives - or a whole host of other places that people simply would not be able to get to on their own.

Our usual client group is the very elderly or those with disabilities, although we do try and help others with severe difficulties if we have sufficient volunteers. A mileage rate is charged to cover drivers' expenses, plus a small administration charge. Volunteer expenses are reimbursed, usually by the client, but in exceptional circumstances from our own limited funds.

Organising the scheme can be quite demanding and is co-ordinated by a dedicated member of staff and office volunteers. We are always interested in hearing from new volunteer drivers to help us keep the service going.

To find out more about this service, please call our dedicated Transport Line on: 01634 264464 or download the leaflet in the Publications section.

 

We are pleased to acknowledge financial support for our transport service from the Rural Access to Services Programme, which is funded by SEEDA and Kent County Council in partnership with Action with Communities in Rural Kent, Medway Council, Church in Society and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Thanet District Council representing Kent District Councils.