South Gloucestershire is a large a county and can be tricky to travel around if you are unaware of how to get around. We have put together a bit of information for older people living in South Gloucestershire about the array of transport options available.
Community Transport
Green Community Transport
Green Community Transport provide community transport for people that cannot access public transport. If you or someone you know needs help to get to the shops, to GP appointments, the dentist, hospital appointments, hairdressers and they live within South Gloucestershire then give us a call. You may have a mobility problem, need a supportive travel environment, have no access to a public bus or find it too far to walk to one, if you're unsure if you are eligible then give them a call, they also do monthly social trips!
https://www.wellaware.org.uk/service/5871e2ca-d440-5aa9-75ca-cc8c0e2b8d2b/community-transport/
Kingswood Community Transport - Dial and Ride Kingswood Community Transport provides accessible vehicles for people who cannot easily use public transport or who are transport-disadvantaged. KCT’s Dial-&-Ride service will allow you to: - Visit Family and Friends;
- Keep medical appointments such as doctors, hospitals, dentists etc;
- Play an active part in the community.
The service covers return trips to all hospitals, there is an additional charge for this service. Please speak to the office for further information. The Doctors Shuttle provides trips, both ways, to doctor’s surgeries, dentists, opticians and other services residents need.
https://www.wellaware.org.uk/service/8267753c-cc44-44db-929f-a10bb0e15454/kingswood-community-transport-dial-and-ride/
0117 961 6016
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) The patient transport service provides planned, non-emergency transport for eligible Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire patients to and from NHS hospitals and clinics, including outpatient departments, inter-hospital transfers, renal dialysis, oncology centres and your home. It is only available for eligible patients for medical reasons. It is not available for trips to primary care services such as GP practices and is not part of the emergency ambulance service. You are eligible for the patient transport service if: - your medical condition means you cannot use other transport without damaging your health
- your mobility means you are unable to access healthcare by any other means
- you need the skills or support of trained staff and / or medical equipment during your journey. 0300 777 6688 and
0117 966 9198 for renal appointments
https://www.wellaware.org.uk/service/35f1ef54-b2ab-41de-b123-88280399d50c/non-emergency-patient-transport-service-nepts/
Accessible Transport 4 U Door to door accessible service for people who prefer to have their own supportive and safe transport. They pride themselves on helping you to get out and enjoy life, to become more active or just to do what you need or want to do day to day. 0117 965 7449 and 07773194950
Travel West
Travel West is a website that lets you plan a route to anywhere in the South West and beyond by simply typing in your postcode and the postcode of your destination. It will give you the fastest way to reach your destination and takes some of the hassle out of planning a trip in South Gloucestershire.
https://travelwest.info/
Get in touch
Hi my name is Dan and I produced this Newsletter as part of South Gloucestershire Council's Ageing Well Project to make South Gloucestershire an Age Friendly County. I am looking to talk to our older community living in South Gloucestershire. Please drop me an email or give me a call to find out more.
Email; Danhull@thecareforum.org.uk
Phone: 0117 958 9341
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