Transportation Support

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)
• Southend: community transport services for those living in the Southend-on-Sea area
• Community360: transport services in Colchester and Maldon

There is guidance available to individuals who are offering lifts to friends and neighbours on how to do this safely. Please see below:

• Safer travel guidance for passengers
• Safer travel guidance for passengers – (Private cars and other vehicles)
• Safer travel guidance for passengers (public transport)