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Kent other schemes
Patient Transport
Services are provided by G4S on behalf of the NHS Integrated Care Board for Kent and Medway.
This Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service is available for eligible patients who cannot use other forms of travel because of their medical or mobility condition, or because without the service, their medical condition would otherwise worsen.
It is there for patients who cannot use public transport, get a lift or a taxi, or drive themselves to, and from their hospital appointment.
To book, contact: 0800 096 0211
A booking overview is provided here.
BM Ambulance Patient Transport Services
A family run business, providing Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Specialist vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles to intensive care units, can assist patients with the following:
- Walker
- Walker with Assistance
- Wheelchair
- Travel in own Wheelchair
- Stretcher Patients
- Patients requiring oxygen therapy
- High Dependency Patients
- European Repatriation
Voluntary community cars
For an overview of Kent Community Transport Schemes, visit the Age Space website.
Volunteer Car Service – Red Zebra
Red Zebra Community Solutions is a non-profit making charity. The car service is volunteer-led and drivers provide their time for free.
The service is for people aged over 55 who may have difficulty using public transport due to age or a need for special assistance. You should be able to enter and exit the vehicle independently.
An annual membership fee of £14 per person is required (£20 per couple).
Contact: 01227 271111 or info@redzebra.org.uk
Swale Community & Voluntary Services
Swale Community & Voluntary Services website
Swale Volunteer Centre runs a Volunteer Transport Scheme for local residents who would otherwise be unable to attend essential appointments such as doctor, dentist and hospital, due to difficulty in using public transport.
A registration fee of £25 is required and an annual fee of £25 per person. Journeys are charged at 50p per mile (minimum charge of £5.00) with an additional £1 admin charge per journey.
Contact: 01795 426647 (option 1) or email zoe.deveson@swalecvs.co.uk
Herne Bay Volunteer Centre – Kent Connected
Herne Bay Volunteer Centre website
The Herne Bay Volunteer Centre operates a transport service with volunteer drivers. Annual membership, mileage and admin costs apply.
Contact: 01227 743700
Community Transport | Involve Kent
Involve Transport use volunteer drivers to provide transport for people who cannot manage on public transport because of age, frailty, illness, disability or injury.
Clients should live within the Maidstone and Malling area; however, journeys can be to anywhere in the UK, including to London hospitals, specialist hospitals and clinics.around the country.
Contact: 03000 810005 or ashfordvc.org.uk
This scheme enables people who find it difficult to use public transport to attend health appointments and where resources allow shopping trips or social excursions.
Contact: 01233 665535 or email: contact@ashfordvc.org.uk
E.V.T.S
Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service is a registered charity independent of the NHS. Donations are welcome.
Contact: 01732 865353 (Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 12:30pm) or complete the Online Form.
Volunteer Car Service – Ashford
Volunteer Car Service – Ashford
This scheme enables people who find it difficult to use public transport to attend health appointments and, where resources allow, shopping trips or social excursions.
Contact: 01233 665535
Lift shares
Car shares near Kent – Liftshare.com
The Liftshare website allows you to organise car sharing, with a shared fuel charge.
You can receive lift sharing updates from Kent Connected when other members are travelling your way.
Bus or carpool? Your pick of rides at low prices. | BlaBlaCar
You can book a carpool ride on the mobile app, or the BlaBlaCar website. Search for your destination, choose the date of travel and pick the carpool that suits you best.
Car Sharing in the UK | Peer to Peer Car Rental | Hiyacar
Hiyacar allows you to rent affordable cars from trusted local owners in your community.
Local charities
Local charities can provide help and support, as well as a wealth of knowledge regarding local transport schemes. It is worth contacting them to discuss your needs.
- Lifeworks – Learning Disability Champions
- East Kent Mencap
- Disability Assist
- Kent Stroke Support Services & Recovery Groups
- West Kent – Stroke Recovery Service
Companion driving services
Driving Miss Daisy is a national assisted transportation service.
Companion drivers are available and journeys can be individually tailored to meet your needs if you have mobility issues or special medical requirements.
Drivers will assist you in and out of your home, accompanying you on routine appointments, holidays, day trips and companionship at home.
Contact: 0333 014 6211
Disclaimer
Any advice or information given by the Hubs Mobility Advice Service is impartial and correct at the time it is provided. However, as operators may change their services or equipment prior to your journey or booking, you are strongly advised to check any details directly with them shortly before you expect to travel.
Contact your local Hub
Get in touch with the South East Hub for personal mobility advice and accessible travel information. Your Hub can help with local, national and international accessible travel advice.