Patients that have no other means of transport may be eligible for Community Transport schemes. Community transport is the term given to passenger transport schemes that are outside the usual travel options. These schemes help people who are rurally isolated or not easily able to access conventional public transport or with restricted mobility.
Useful links for Community Transport:
Essex
Essex County Council: Community transport | Essex County Council (essexhighways.org)
Colchester: Community360 provides transport services in Colchester and surrounding areas: Community Transport – Community360
Tendring: Tendring Community Transport: Public and community transport | Tendring District Council (tendringdc.gov.uk)
Suffolk
Suffolk Connecting Communities: www.suffolkonboard.com/cc
There is guidance available to individuals who are offering lifts to friends and neighbours on how to do this safely. Please see below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers
Last Updated on 10 November 2022
