Dorset Country Car Scheme - Alderholt

What does it do?

This is a voluntary car scheme, providing transport for hospital visiting, doctors, dentists, opticians, chiropodists and prescription collection.

Who it is for?

Anyone for whom there is no public transport service available or unable to use public transport for essential journeys.

Where it is available?

Local service (East Dorset).

What it costs:

The passenger makes a contribution of between 25p and 35p a mile based upon the mileage travelled (which cannot be more than 50 miles for a round trip) and receives a receipt from the driver The additional costs are subsidised by Dorset County Council.

How to access or apply for it:

Anyone eligible to use this service should telephone Mrs Jacqueline Butler on 01425 654581 or email hillbury32@hotmail.com and give details of the transport required. Twenty-four hours notice is essential except in emergencies. 

What to expect then:

If the trip is eligible the local organiser will ask one of the volunteer drivers to help. The driver then makes the trip noting the total mileage (which cannot be more than 50 miles for a round trip).

Additional information:

Volunteers drive their own vehicles. The scheme operates weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
Areas covered: Alderholt, Cripplestyle, Cranborne, Crendell

Classification(s):

Info last updated:

24/03/2011
Provider
Environment Directorate, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ