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Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme
What does it do?
A Voluntary Car Scheme that will take clients to medical and related appointments, hospital visiting, collecting shopping, prescriptions, library books etc, hairdressers/barbers and social outings.
Who it is for?
Disabled, elderley and people with no other means of transport.
Where it is available?
Local service (North Dorset).
What it costs:
Dorset Partnership for Older People Project (Dorset POPP) provided start-up funding for this Scheme, with the aim that it would become self-funding. Donations are requested.
How to access or apply for it:
Telephone the Co-ordinator on 07599 311443 to request an application form.
What to expect then:
The Co-ordinator will send you an application form to register and also provide details of suggested donation. Once you have returned the application form, you should ring the Co-ordinator to make a booking. The Co-ordinator will contact an available driver to book your journey and ring you to tell you the name of the driver and the arrival time at your home.
Additional information:
The scheme operates on weekdays but occasionally weekends can be accommodated. Our drivers are volunteers and use their own vehicles. Please give as much notice as possible.
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Info last updated:
27/04/2011
