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Transport Scheme - available to those who are elderly/disabled/rurally isolated

We provide transport for frail elderly or disabled who cannot use public transport, or where none exist.

We have a bank of volunteer drivers who use their own cars for the journeys. We can take you to a number of places including health appointments (hospital, doctor, health centre, dentist, podiatry and clinics), visits, hairdressers etc.

You have to contact us at least 5 working days before travel, we will then do our best to arrange the journey. Please note that we cannot guarantee that a volunteer will be available so please give as much notice as possible (up to 3 weeks in advance). If you are bringing an escort with you, you must inform the office when booking. We also need to know if you need to bring any special equipment with you i.e. folding walking frame or wheelchair.

There is a charge based on the mileage that helps towards the drivers fuel expenses, you will be told the charge when you book your journey. We ask the passenger to put the required amount into an envelope and hand it to the driver at the end of the journey.

Concessionary vouchers can be used, concessions are given to Leicestershire residents who hold a valid Leicestershire bus pass, your bus pass number will be needed the first time you use the scheme. If you would like to apply for a bus pass tlephone Leicestershire County Council 0116 305 8777 or visit their website www.leics.gov.uk.

Our opening times are 9.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Telephone number: 01858 468499
Email address: shandley@vasl.org.uk

Would you like to be a volunteer driver?

• Do you have your own car?
• Fully comprehansive insurance?
• A telephone?
• Some spare time?
• Patience?

We will need to take up 2 character references and a criminal records check.

You can say how much time you want to give, we pay your mileage, offer training and ongoing support.

Want to know more? Give us a call on 01858 432014 or email admin@vasl.org.uk or visit www.volunteeringleicestershire.org.uk

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