Community transport in
Northumberland
Northumberland County Council
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Do you need help with transport?
getabout Northumberland is a voluntary car scheme which
is an organised form of lift giving. Volunteer drivers use their
own vehicles to provide door-to-door journeys for people
who are unable to use either their own private transport or
conventional public transport.
• Medical appointments
• Shopping and social outings
• Visiting local clubs, groups,
organisations and day centres
• Visiting family and friends
• Visiting church and lunch
clubs
• Going to the hairdressers or
the theatre
Remember, our volunteers can offer you far more support than
many other transport options.
Who is eligible to use getabout
Northumberland?
You can join if you:
• are an older person
• live in rurally isolated areas
• consider youself to have a
disability
• are a young family and
rurally isolated
• cannot afford other
transport options
• can’t manage public
transport
If you are unsure or would like to talk about your eligibility for
getabout please give us a call to discuss.
scheme brings choice and independence allowing our clients
“The
to fulfil a social life, like Vic who takes his client to the cinema
every week.
Volunteer driver
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How much does it cost?
An annual membership fee of £6.00 is required to
join the scheme. We will talk through how getabout
Northumberland works, answer any of your questions, help
fill out the form and pay you a home visit if you wish.
The cost of your journey is calculated from the volunteer
drivers’ home to your destination and back at 50p per mile. As
of 1 September 2012, anyone who receives a concessionary
bus pass is entitled to a 20% reduction bringing down the
cost of a journey to 40p per mile. We will then invoice you
once a month, which means you needn’t carry loose change
with you either.
What vehicles are used?
WRVS volunteers use their own cars and all volunteers are
fully trained, CRB checked and insured. That’s
why our drivers are much more than just a car
service. They will help you in and out of the
vehicle, assist you to your destination and wait
with you for company and support.
a godsend. It gets you out into the
“ It's
community and talking to people. You can
pick up your pension and your bits and bobs,
without carrying heavy bags on and off the
bus.
Client
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Our drivers will even arrange to do your shopping for you, if
you are unable to do it. You will only need to pay for the cost
of the journey.
If you have a carer, they can come along free of charge. You
are also able to bring a friend along with you, as long as they
are a member of the scheme.
Finding out more.
If you would like to find out more about using the getabout
Northumberland transport scheme or would like to book
your next journey, please contact our getabout Service
Manager.
Journey booking line (local call rate)
0845 266 8906
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm
have been a getabout Northumberland
“ Idriver
for a few months and enjoy every
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minute. I meet very interesting people and can
recommend the role to anyone who may be
interested.
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Could you help getabout
Northumberland?
Do you have a valid driving licence, some spare time and feel
you could offer your services as one of our volunteer drivers?
If so you could help people who would benefit from more
accessible transport. getabout Northumberland offers a
fantastic opportunity to use your skills and time for the benefit
of other people in your community.
Opportunities are available for people who have their own car
and would like to help with the voluntary car scheme.
All posts are flexible and can be fitted around your availability.
Opportunities are also available for weekend and evening
volunteering to fit around your work commitments.
Getting on board.
If you would like to find out more about joining the getabout
Northumberland transport scheme as one of our volunteer
drivers, we would love to hear from you.
Anyone who volunteers for WRVS knows that they are joining
a charity which people trust - our style is practical, positive,
personal and professional.
We need your help to make a difference.
Rachelle Atchison
getabout Service Manager.
[email protected]
Tel 0783 475 3387
All volunteers receive full training and support
from WRVS. Out of pocket expenses are
reimbursed.
look forward to seeing Laura every week.
“ IShe’s
always so appreciative. She’s good
company too because she’s a very lively and
entertaining person.
Volunteer driver
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Megan is smashing. I think the world of
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and we’ve become very good friends.
She’s a really caring person. Bless her, she
even offers to help with other things at
home.
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really enjoy being volunteers with getabout
“ We
Northumberland. We meet some lovely people with
interesting and often entertaining stories. It’s a great way to
do our bit to help the community.
Two of our volunteer drivers
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To find out more about WRVS in
Northumberland, contact Roz Tinlin,
locality manager on 01669 621 359 or
email [email protected]
To find out more about WRVS, contact us
on 0845 601 0071 (calls charged at local
rate) or visit wrvs.org.uk
Registered charity 1015988 & SC038924
WRVS, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff CF23 8RP
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